Hi,
I am keen to get views from experienced persons e.g. professionals or people who have used ICF Insulated concrete foam products for new residential homes to answer:
1) How does ICF perform with regards to sound insulation when using it as a load bearing wall also when compared to brick veneer and 13mm sound check X 2 gyprock or equivalent?
2) How does ICF perform for thermal insulation vs brick veneer better quality insulation R 4/5?
3) My requirements are such that sound insulation and thermal insulation are important. Sound number 1. Yes windows are a major factor also... As such I am unclear which of the following vendors are best suited:
https://zego.com.au
http://www.durisol.com.au
https://www.eco-blockaustralia.com.au/product-specs.htm
http://www.thermacell.com.au/efficiency/sound-acoustics
From my reading eco-blockaustralian would be best suited.
I'm not an experienced in this field so any guidance would be appreciated. Building in Sydney,.
Thanks in advance.
BTW - wondering if this type of question is best answered by a structural engineer.,,,,