What Is the Proper Way to Field-Cut ICF Corner Forms on Site?
If you’re ever faced with uncommon wall angles, following the 9 simple steps above will help you field-cut your ICFs in as short a time as possible and with little waste.
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Aug, 2022
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Nov, 2021
What Is the Easiest Way to Calculate Wall Reinforcement for Insulated Concrete Form Walls?
Learn the 4 ways to calculate wall reinforcement for ICF walls (Providing your walls fall within certain parameters and limitations)
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Oct, 2021
Can I Place a Window or Door Opening Within 4 Feet of a Corner in an ICF Wall?
CAN I PLACE A WINDOW OR DOOR OPENING WITHIN 4 FEET OF A CORNER IN AN ICF WALL? There is no such restriction in the [...]
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Sep, 2021
Will the Wet Concrete in an ICF Wall Release Moisture Into the Home or Building as It Cures and Affect the Interior Humidity Levels?
Does the portion of the water that evaporates from an ICF wall affect the humidity inside the home or building? The answer is no! The foam panels of the ICF block are vapor barriers, so unless there are large gaps in the joints between the ICF blocks (Which is not normal at all) The evaporating moisture would not enter the home or building.
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Jun, 2021
What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and Is It Worth the Investment?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary suite built on the same lot as the primary home that gives owners a chance to generate rental income and boost property value.
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Apr, 2021
Do Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Make It Harder to Get a Building Permit?
In most regions, ICFs construction is addressed in the applicable codes. In essence, ICF is simply an improved conventional cast-in-place concrete wall - with all the strength of concrete plus a myriad of additional energy efficiency and comfort benefits.
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Apr, 2021
How to Find the ICF’s Furring Strips Behind Drywall That’s Already Been Installed?
How to find the ICF’s furring strips behind the drywall that’s already been installed? For lighter items you have two primary options:A magnet type stud [...]
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Mar, 2021
Is an ICF Foundation Good for A Modular Home?
Discover how an ICF foundation can increase the overall performance of a modular home and, if you add egress windows, it can add very comfortable and usable living space to a modular home.
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Feb, 2021
Can I Install Peel and Stick Membrane on ICFs in the Cold?
There are 2 main choices when it comes to peel and stick membranes. If waiting until the weather warms up is not an option, then switching to a dimple board for winter installations may be the best bet.
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Jan, 2021
How to Attach Wooden Shingles to an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Wall?
How to Attach Wooden Shingles to an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Wall? Shingle Assembly Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) offer an embedded furring strip every [...]
