Luncheon on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The insulated
concrete forms (ICF) building system uses Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam
blocks that act as hollow forms. Ready-mix concrete is poured into the hollow
form to build reinforced concrete walls.
Insulated
concrete forms (ICFs) offer energy efficiency, comfort, safety and faster
construction, compared to the more traditional and labor-intensive carpenter
hand-built timber forms. ICFS are becoming increasingly popular as architects
and builders around the globe recognize the windfalls of the technology.
When building
with ICFS, the resulting structure has strong walls, disaster resistance and
safety, Mold, rot, mildew, and insect resistance, sound-blocking ability, overall
comfort, energy efficiency which results in cost savings.
This
presentation will focus on: Building Performance, Design optimization, and Water
infiltration and warranties.
René
started his career in construction at the age of 16 in 1991 when he joined the
family company. This allowed him to be involved in every aspect of the company
and gain a lot of experience. He spent 20 years as a general contractor and
specialized in ICF construction. He needed a change, so after a brief experience
working for a NUDURA distributor, NUDURA reached out and offered him the role
of Sales Manager for Quebec. A year and a half later he was also overseeing the
Maritimes, and 5 years later he became Director of Sales for Canada, and is
loving every minute of it. He has the privilege of leading a team of dedicated
and experienced individuals that he relies on 100%.
