A Santa Clarita family who lost their home in the 2019 Tick Fire rebuilt a fireproof home using ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms). They hope their home can serve as a model to others rebuilding after wildfires.
Phillip PalmerA Santa Clarita family who lost their home in the Tick Fire in 2019 rebuilt a fireproof home with ICF , or Insulating Concrete Forms.For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of rebuilding their home can be daunting. Not only is there confusion about how to start, but there's the natural fear that another fire could burn down their home again.Their home in Santa Clarita was destroyed by the, and the recent firestorm across Southern California brought back horrible memories.
We met the Palos family in 2021 as they began to rebuild using what's called ICF, or Insulating Concrete Forms - a home designed and permitted as non-combustible and built using only foam, concrete and rebar. ICF builds are common, but the Palos family used PHNX Development and their unique longspan system to eliminate the need for any wood in the structure.
"When they toured it, they kind of had a surprised look... 'Oh, it's like a traditional house'," said Ryan. "You wouldn't know this type of construction was possible but when they saw it, it opened their eyes."
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