Don’t Be Scared to Build with ICF

ICF is the Smarter, Safer, and More Profitable Way to Build Fire-Resistant Structures.

In This Issue

• Why it’s smarter to use ICF right now—and scarier not to

• How SuperForm ICF helps you increase your profit margins

• How to try ICF on a smaller project first—no permits required

• Why GBP is your go-to distributor for a complete fire-resistant building  envelope

  
  

Don’t Be Scared—Be Smart

Fire season isn’t over in California. It was November when the big Camp Fire burned up in Northern California, so there’s still plenty of time for more fires this year.

Every week that builders wait to switch to ICF is another missed opportunity for higher profits, faster builds, and stronger structures. The only thing scary about ICF is how much money you’re leaving behind if you don’t use it.

Across the state, projects go over budget or fall behind schedule because of outdated building methods and all the other rigmarole builders deal with. That’s why now—before winter sets in—is the perfect time to make the switch.

We’re the folks you want to go to. Green Builder Products puts the whole system together so everything works seamlessly. Don’t be scared. Be smart.

Scary Profits Are Real

Switching to SuperForm ICF gives contractors, architects, and developers a real edge.

You can save up to 30 percent in labor costs by using fewer trades. Plus, you can finish projects faster with modular, easy-to-install systems.

Time costs money—especially for developers. The longer it takes to reach occupancy and start collecting rent, the more money it costs.

These systems also deliver lasting value. Structures built with ICF stand long after a fire moves through, and they’re the kind of structures people will want to build again next time.

ICFs don’t just save time—they make money. Owners benefit from lower insurance costs, faster completion, and better energy performance—all of which add up to higher profit margins in the long run.

And because of the acoustic isolation that comes with ICF, you’ll have lower vacancy rates. Tenants won’t complain about noisy neighbors, which means happier residents and more consistent income.

It all adds up to better profits for builders and owners alike.

At this point, you want to work with Green Builder Products. We supply the complete fire-resistant building envelope, all as a single system—from foundation to finish—built for safety, efficiency, and strength.

Education Spotlight: Busting the Cost Myths

We’ve heard people say ICF costs 60 percent more—but that’s been proven incorrect in national studies. In reality, 5 percent more is closer to the truth, and after you’ve used it a few times, your speed and efficiency will more than make up the difference.

Once you factor in fewer trades, faster construction, and long-term energy savings, the math is clear: ICF = Less labor, less waste, more profit.

If you want proof, let’s run the numbers on your next project and see what the results look like for you.

Try It Small First: The ICF “Taster Project”

Not ready for a full ICF build? Start smaller—get your hands on it.

Try a simple H-Form or landscape wall project this Fall. Build a fire-break wall, a small support wall, or a retaining wall using H-Forms and SuperForm ICF.

Or start with a garden or perimeter wall to see how fast and clean the system installs. Your crews will immediately feel the difference—carrying one-pound blocks instead of thirty-pound blocks, working cleaner, and finishing stronger.

You’re building with steel-reinforced concrete using Mini Rebar, so the result is a structure that lasts. Once you’ve poured your first ICF wall, you’ll see why more builders are making the switch.

Why GBP?

We’re not just another supplier—we’re your partner in smarter, safer construction.

We supply materials directly to the trade, offering systems that create structures that are fire-resistant, energy-efficient, and built to last.

One of our structures, built with these materials, was estimated to last over 300 years—and that’s only because the chart stopped there.

Our products—SuperForm ICF, Mini Rebar, H-Forms, Crystal Lok, FireFree 88, and EnerFlect—combine to form a complete fire-resistant building envelope that performs beyond expectations.

When the next fire season comes, your structures will be the ones featured on the news for still standing—not as a pile of ashes.