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TAFS™ over Commercial ICF Construction

TAFS™ over Commercial ICF Construction

TAFS™ over Commercial ICF Construction

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Introduction to ICF and TAFS: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are a high-performance wall system made of lightweight, interlocking expanded polystyrene forms that remain in place after concrete is poured. These forms serve as an ideal substrate for Dryvit's Textured Acrylic Finish Systems (TAFS), creating a strong, energy-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing wall that meets IRC building code standards.
Benefits of ICFs:
  • Energy Efficiency: ICFs significantly reduce heating and cooling costs, with studies showing a 44.25% savings in heating and 32.03% in cooling compared to wood-frame homes.
  • Cost Efficiency: ICFs reduce labor costs by integrating insulation, vapor barrier, air barrier, studding, and sheathing in one step, potentially lowering insurance costs.
  • Strength: Engineered to withstand winds over 200 MPH, providing durability against extreme weather.
  • Comfort and Quiet: ICFs offer a healthy home environment free from CFCs, HCFCs, or Formaldehyde, with a high STC rating of 50, reducing outside noise.
Energy Savings Comparison: A study by the Portland Cement Association compared 29 ICF homes to 29 wood-frame homes, highlighting significant energy savings in ICF homes.
Dryvit TAFS Advantages:
  • Aesthetic Flexibility: Offers a wide range of finishes, textures, and decorative shapes, allowing for personalized exterior designs, including options like limestone or granite appearances.
  • Design Freedom: Dryvit Custom Brick™ provides a brick look without compromising energy efficiency.
Conclusion: Dryvit TAFS over ICFs offer numerous benefits, including potential HVAC system cost reductions, seamless finish integration, enhanced curb appeal, and increased home value. For more information, contact Dryvit Systems, Inc. or visit their website.
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DS246 TEXTURED ACRYLIC FINISH SYSTEMS (TAFS) OVER ICF HOMES

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Take Advantage of the ICF Revolution! Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are a high-performance wall system consisting of lightweight, interlocking expanded polystyrene forms, which remain in place after the concrete is poured. As an integral part of the wall, the polystyrene forms are also the ideal substrate for Dryvit’s Textured Acrylic Finish Systems (TAFS). Together, the two products provide a strong, quiet, energy-efficient and beautiful wall, which meets and exceeds the standards established by the IRC building code. What makes ICFs such a great wall system? Energy Efficiency…ICFs are extremely...

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Beauty That Is More than Skin Deep Dryvit TAFS Help Sell ICF Homes A great wall definitely deserves a great finish. Dryvit Textured Acrylic Finish Systems (TAFS) make ICF walls even better by allowing you the flexibility to make the exterior of your ICF home as beautiful on the outside as it is strong and energy efficient on the inside. You can use a seemingly endless combination of finishes, textures and decorative shapes to create the home you’ve always dreamed of owning. Maybe you’ve always wanted your home to have a classic limestone exterior or a granite appearance. With Dryvit TAFS, those...

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Printed in USA Issue Date: 01-01-05 ©Dryvit Systems, Inc. 2005 The Simplicity and Beauty of Dryvit TAFS over ICFs! Dryvit TAFS over ICFs Provide: • The potential for a smaller HVAC system, reducing cost and potentially lowering energy bills • Seamless integration of different finishes without the need for multiple contractors • Stylish curb appeal, increasing the home’s value • A quiet home • A comfortable and attractive home — both inside and out! Dryvit Systems, Inc. One Energy Way P.O. Box 1014 West Warwick, RI 02893 800-556-7752 www.dryvit.com Information contained in this brochure conforms...

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