The Hobbs Difference

Uses Less Concrete Engineering Included on a Project Basis More Insulation / Higher
R-value
High Flexural Wall Strength Straightest
ICF System Available
Greenest ICF Wall System Available

Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System

Typical ICF blocks

Hobbs Vertical
ICF Wall System
Typical ICF
blocks
Uses less
concrete
Engineering
Included on a
Project Basis
More Insulation
/ Higher R-value
High Flexural
Wall Strength
Straightest
ICF System
Available
Greenest
ICF Wall
System
Available

More product. More intelligence. More R-value.

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The Hobbs ICF Wall System uses 40% less concrete, making more room for insulation and a 25% higher R-value than a typical ICF block system

  • The Hobbs system uses an optimized concrete placement approach versus the prescriptive method, which inefficiently uses too much concrete instead of only using concrete where it is structurally necessary
  • Using less concrete means more room for foam insulation that allows the Hobbs System to achieve a superior insulating value of R-30 (in a 9’ wall example), 25% better than a typical ICF block system

The Hobbs System is more eco-friendly in terms of recycled content and energy savings than typical ICF blocks.

  • The Hobbs system contains 47% recycled content
  • The Hobbs System components are rot-free, lessening long-term maintenance costs
  • The Hobbs System can save between 50-70% on heating and cooling bills
  • As all excess waste is recycled and put back into the components, nothing gets sent to the landfill during the post-industrial process; the Hobbs design also significantly reduces post-construction waste to further eliminate trips to the landfill
  • All components are recycled during manufacturing, resulting in significant reductions in post-manufacturing and post-construction waste
  • In the tenets of “Green” building, 50% labor savings means less environmental impact
  • Sustainable design means buildings last longer than conventional wood framing
  • Return on investment is accelerated with a more energy efficient product
  • As no wood products are used in the Hobbs System, no deforestation is required

The straightest ICF on the market – no unsupported or weakened seams as in a typical ICF block system.

  • No unsupported horizontal and vertical seams that tend to shift as in typical ICF blocks
  • Innovative Tees and Corners are the strongest of any ICF
  • Our Fail-Safe Locking Grid Design™ means no snaking, bowing, or wavy walls
  • Level walls means a true, straight surface ready to accept drywall and exterior finishes

The Hobbs System is much more versatile than typical ICF blocks

  • The Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System’s engineered design is widely supported by structural engineers throughout North America
  • 2.5” extra-wide furring assembly flanges (studs) provide generous attachment area
  • Use the Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System for basements, slab-on-grade, radius walls, and multi-story residential and light-commercial exterior wall applications
  • 16” o.c. design makes the system compatible with traditional construction materials
  • Standard contoured and stucco-ready design versions give you building design
    flexibility
  • Drainage plane with the standard contour design provides a natural pathway for moisture control

The Hobbs System is an engineered design, and provides engineering on a project basis.

  • More than 2 years of engineering development, physical testing, and ongoing analysis has resulted in a superior ICF Wall System
  • The composite value adds significant flexural strength as proven in the physical testing conducted by Iowa State University
  • Each Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System project includes an engineer’s stamp on each individual construction project