I.C.E. Block Companies, Inc.

Benefits of the I.C.E. Block Building System...

The I.C.E. Block super insulated concrete building system is energy efficient and cost effective. It is designed to provide benefits for contractors and property owners alike. It can be used above grade as well as below, and is perfect for residential, commercial or industrial construction.

The insulation value of an I.C.E. Block building has measured as high as R-32 by the thermographic test. Equivalent R values can exceed 50 due to Thermal Mass Performance.
Heating/cooling system size can be reduced as much as 50%.
The standard design can withstand sustained winds greater than 160 m.p.h.
Construction costs can be less than that of wood or concrete block.
The finishing materials used inside and out can be identical to that used with wood frame and masonry construction.
I.C.E. Block super insulated concrete walls do not support combustion.
The walls provide superior soundproofing, with a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 48.
I.C.E. Block super insulated concrete can be installed at temperatures down to 0°F.

I.C.E. Block Super Insulated Concrete compared to other Building Systems

Typical Two-Story Home with Basement	I.C.E. Block	Wood Frame	Concrete Block

Average Heating & Cooling Costs Compared to Standard 2" X 6" Framing	50% to 75% Savings	No Added Savings	30% Loss
Insulation (R Value) from Typical Thermographic Tests	R-28 to R-32	R-3 to R-14	R-2 to R-8
Savings on Heating and Air Conditioning Systems	As Much As 50%	No Added Savings	No Added Savings
Resistance to Sustained Winds Greater than 160 m.p.h.	Standard Design	Special Design	Special Design
Resistance to Fire and Flame	Excellent	Poor	Excellent
Sound-Proofing Ability	Excellent	Poor	Good
Resistance to Termites, Rodents & Rot	Excellent	Poor	Poor to Good
Installation at Temperatures Down to 0°F.	Yes	No	No