Building for Eternity
Interested in
BUILDING GREEN ? 
We are too!  There's no better way to start your green project than with an ICF shell.  Ask us about ICF and EnergyStar ratings!
Bratton and Tucker, Inc., Crawfordville, FL
(850)591-8573     www.brattonandtucker.com
ICF's, or insulated concrete forms, are interlocking blocks made of polystyrene (yes, some say they look like giant styrofoam leggos) which are assembled, then reinforced with vertical and horizontal rebar and pumped with concrete to form the most durable, comfortable and energy efficient shell possible for your home or commercial building.  Unlike traditional wood-frame wall systems, ICF wall systems prevent costly energy loss and dramatically lower your energy bills.  With superior wind and fire ratings, you'll enjoy lower insurance premiums and peace of mind for the safety of your family or organization.

Having built more than 100 ICF structures in the North Florida region, the team at Bratton and Tucker, Inc. has the unsurpassed knowledge and experience to assist you from design to completion of your ICF building.
So everyone's first question is......how much more will this superior building cost me?  Surprisingly, the answer brings a smile.  While an ICF building averages only about 5% more than a traditional wood-frame building (this can vary slightly due to the building design and other factors), the savings realized in this chart  (due to lower energy bills) actually leaves more money in your pocket each month!  And this does not even take into consideration the savings on homeowner's insurance (we've seen a 60% reduction in premiums recently due to the structural superiority of ICF's that insurers are recognizing).
DURABLE?  A picture is worth a thousand words!  This "last house standing" after Hurricane Katrina leveled this area of Mississippi was, of course, an ICF home still under construction!  Enough said!
In case you're wondering......why LOGIX ICF's when there are so many other brands on the market?  The answer is simple....we believe in ICF construction...period!  However, we've worked with other products and have found LOGIX to be the best product for quality and cost!  And we've developed a great relationship with our local LOGIX Distributor, MAXIMUM BUILDING SYSTEMS , and are able to pass the oustanding service and savings on to our customer!
 Just what IS an "ICF"...?
SO, JUST HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Vertical rebar is set in the foundation when it's poured...
The ICF's are assembled & horizontal rebar is placed...
Several courses are assembled and exterior windows & doors are framed...
Bracing is installed to be sure walls are secure and plumb before concrete is pumped...
The wall cavity is pumped full of concrete, bracing is removed and the exterior shell is rock solid!
CUSTOM ICF BUILDERS