No cracking, front face scabbing or back face spalling of concrete wall observed. Hurricane wind velocities will be less than the equivalent maximum speeds modeled in these tests. Missile testing designed to mitigate property damage losses from hurricanes use a criterion of a 9-pound missile traveling about 34 miles per hour. See FEMA link on our links page to see how concrete homes in Puerto Rico survived hurricane Georges. The strength and durability of concrete walls formed with ICFs offer unmatched resistance to the devastation of major storms.
Concrete homes are less likely to suffer major damage from debris than conventionally framed houses.
This greater measure of built-in safety makes ICF construction the quality choice for your new home.