Energy Concrete Structures

The ECO-Block ICF system consists of two types of plastic: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and high-density plastic. Each block has two side panels, each measuring 48 inches (1219 mm) long by 16 inches (406 mm) high by 2.5 inches (64 mm) thick. These side panels are made of flame retardant EPS. Every 8 inches (203 mm) on the horizontal axis of the side panel, there is a high-density plastic web that has been molded into the EPS side panel. These webs provide a surface on the exterior of the EPS side panel that can be nailed or screwed into as well as a place on the interior of the EPS side panel where a connector element, also of high-density plastic, can be attached.

The connector element spans the cavity between the two side panels and connects the two side panels together to make the blocks. The connector elements and the EPS side panels are easily and quickly assembled on site. The cavity made by the connector element can be of varying sizes of 4, 6 or 8 inches (102 mm, 152 mm, or 203 mm) depending on the length of the connector element. It is in this cavity that concrete is placed to make the concrete walls of the building. After the concrete cures, the ECO-Block side panels remain in place and provide the insulation for the building.

*ECO-Block Features-*
		Components are expandable up to 24 inches in width.
		50% faster construction compared to reusable concrete forms.
		Recessed furring strips clearly marked for easy application of all conventional exterior & interior finishes.
		Molded corners to speed construction.
		R-22 insulating value - nearly double that of insulated stud walls.

The ECO-Block ICF is composed of three components -

		*Side Panels*
		*Webs*
		*Side panel connector elements*

ECO-Block 2000 - Dimensions and Characteristics
	4 Inch Cavity Block	6 Inch Cavity Block	8 Inch Cavity Block
Block Dimensions (Standard Block)	48 x 16 x 9 inches (1219 x 406 x 229 mm)	48 x 16 x 11 inches (1219 x 406 x 279 mm)	48 x 16 x 13 inches (1219 x 406 x 330 mm)
Concrete Thickness	4 inches (102 mm)	6 inches (152 mm)	8 inches (203 mm)
Concrete Volume per block	0.07 yd³ (0.05m³)	0.10 yd³ (0.07 m³)	0.13 yd³ (0.1 m³)
EPS Thickness (total)	5 inches (127 mm)	5 inches (127 mm)	5 inches (127 mm)
Wall Surface Area per block	5.3 ft²(0.5 m²)	5.3 ft² (0.5 m²)	5.3 ft² (0.5 m²)
Fire Rating*	2 hours	3 hours	4 hours
Sound Insulation*	42 dB	53 dB	60 dB
Thermal Insulation*	R-22	R-22	R-22
Block Dimensions (90 deg Corner) * concrete filled	Long side: 32 inches (813 mm) Short side: 16 inches (406 mm)	Long side: 32 inches (813 mm) Short side: 16 inches (406 mm)	Long side: 32 inches (813 mm) Long side: 16 inches (406 mm)