Insulated concrete forms and blast proof micro rebars

ICF cross viewInsulated concrete forms (ICF) have been used in Canada and the US for the past 15-20 years due to its good thermal insulating properties, and now it’s trying to reach the Philippines.

ICFs are high quality hollow styrofoam blocks/panels that are meant to be filled with concrete at the center and becomes your wall replacing replacing the traditional hollow blocks.

The main advantage of ICFs is it’s excellent thermal blocking effects since your concrete wall is now sandwiched with two thick layers of styro. Your new ICF house is expected to save you a lot of electricity since you no longer have to use aircon during the day. It will also save you a lot of construction time since the panels are piled like lego blocks.

If you add steel micro rebars into your solid concrete wall, then you will have a blast proof and earthquake proof wall since your micro steel rebars will act as metal fibers that holds your concrete in every centimeter of space. The micro rebars technology – replacing the standard rebars is developed by the US Military. These steel micro rebars are stainless and not connected together, thus will not corrode and will add to the life span of your walls.

developed by US military twisted steel micro rebars makes walls blast proof

This is the new construction method that Fine Finish Cebu will be promoting henceforth as it is the future of construction and we want to be where the future is. Though it will cost more than traditional methods, but the end user of the house will reap big savings on aircon use and his structure will be very very tough…

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    • Josiah Rise on April 1, 2022 at 5:03 am
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    Hello Po,
    What brand of ICF blocks from Canada do you use? (I am from Canada and I’m familiar with the different ICF products on the market there as I built a 100 sq. m. garage using them several years ago.)
    What is the delivery schedule?
    Can you design and build a 140 sq. m., 3-bedroom, 2 bath, ICF house with concrete slab roof deck and 4 by 7 by 2 m. swimming pool in Guimaras for me?
    Thank you for your attentive response to my requested information.

    1. Hi Josiah,

      We now have a local manufacturer of ICF see info here https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

      Admin

      1. Hi Josiah,

        We now have local manufacturer of ICF – See here https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

        Admin

    2. Here is a better substitute, and more affordable also:
      – technical info – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/pre-cast-pre-fabricated-fast-walls/

      – more pics – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/quick-and-fast-pre-cast-2x8ft-panels-for-your-walls/

    • Josiah Rise on March 31, 2022 at 4:58 am
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    Are you able to build in Palawan?
    Or, are you limited by supplies, suppliers, or such.

    1. Yes we can build in Palawan using locally available materials, or materials we can source from Cebu or Manila.

      Here is a better substitute, and more affordable also:
      – technical info – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/pre-cast-pre-fabricated-fast-walls/

      – more pics – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/quick-and-fast-pre-cast-2x8ft-panels-for-your-walls/

      Val
      finefinishcebu@gmail.com
      639214275469

    2. Here is a better substitute, and more affordable also:
      – technical info – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/pre-cast-pre-fabricated-fast-walls/

      – more pics – https://finefinish.cbu.asia/quick-and-fast-pre-cast-2x8ft-panels-for-your-walls/

    • Peter Allen on January 3, 2022 at 7:58 pm
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    Hi I’m planning to build a ICF HOME
    In pampanga iam from Canada and am very familiar working with the product what I need is to be supplied
    Is that possible

    1. There is a problem with ICF supply from US or Canada to Philippines right now.

      You will have to contact suppliers from Australia.

      Will update you when we can get supply again…

      Admin

      1. We now have local manufacturing of ICF – see info here https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

    2. There is a supply problem with ICF coming from US or Canada to Philippines right now…

      I suggest you contact suppliers direct thru Australia…

      Admin

      1. We now have locally manufactured ICF, contact here https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

    3. Hi Peter,

      We now have local ICF manufacturer – see details here https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

    • Christopher Morson on November 15, 2021 at 2:45 am
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    Good Morning,
    I am investigating using ICF to build an eco resort near Dauin, Negros.
    Please put me in touch with the correct person who can further assist me.
    Thanks

    1. Hi Christopher,

      To get started on ICF, we first need to create your structure blueprints so we can estimate the amount of ICF blocks needed.

      How big will the structure be? How many floors? Bathrooms? Let us know the details of the structure so we can start on your blue prints.

      Val
      finefinishcebu@gmail.com
      639214275469

    2. Hi Christopher,

      You can contact local ICF manufacturer here in this page https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

    • Aida Lacey Metcalfe on September 15, 2021 at 9:31 pm
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    I wish to build a 2 storey house in Bantayan Island. Howe are you able to assist.

      • Admin on September 15, 2021 at 11:19 pm
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      We can assist you starting with the blueprinting, permits processing, logistics, and then all the way to construction.

      To start the blueprinting simply email us a scan or photo copy of your lot sketch plan, or tax declaration, or title.

      Also, let us know how to locate your lot so we can make an ocular visit.

      Val
      Admin
      finefinishcebu@gmail.com
      639214275469

    • Hou Se on December 7, 2019 at 7:33 am
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    Dear Mam/Sir,

    I plan to build a house in Dumaguete.
    Being an engineer I will do the design myself, though specific knowledge of local building regulations I will still need help with I admit.
    The design and materials used are still open for change.
    I learned about ICF via the internet, which spiked an interest.

    Could you be so kind though and help me find answers to a couple of questions?

    How and where can I best require the appropriate/up to date building regulations information?
    Do you know a reseller of ICF products so I can contact him for delivery time estimations and a list of available ICF products with a local pricelist, if possible in Dumaguete?
    Dou you know contractors having adequate experience building with ICF in Dumaguete?
    Can you give some further comparison information as to building with and without ICF in the Philippines?

    High regard,

    Han

    1. For building regulations simply google “Philippine Building Code”

      We provide ICF construction services but we will need to finish your complete architectural design first so we can have it quoted by our Canadian ICF partner.

      Once you sign a contract with us to build your ICF house, our Canadian partner will send a Canadian supervisor to supervise our Filipino workers.

      ICF is not cheap construction, thus an ICF house will cost significantly higher than hollow blocks / concrete local house design.

      1. Hi there,

        You may contact local ICF manufacturer here in this page https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

    2. Hi Hou,

      You may contact local ICF manufacturer here in this page https://cbu.asia/chill-blocks-icf-insulated-concrete-forms/

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