How-To: Avoid Concrete Voids
Roughly estimating, well over 30 million square feet of ICF walls are filled with concrete...
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Category: Consolidation
Tools for ICF Professionals
The right tool makes any job easier. From hand tools to estimating programs, the professional ICF...
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Pump Safety for ICF Laborers and Placing Crew
by Christi Collins Following few basic safety guidelines will ensure you and your crew stay out of...
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Concrete Consolidation
Internal ‘pencil’ vibrators consolidate concrete extremely well, especially when used by an...
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Self Consolidating Concrete
Imagine a concrete mix design that would fill an ICF perfectly—no voids, no honeycombing, perfect...
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Good Vibrations: Concrete Consolidation in ICF Walls
Good concrete consolidation is essential for strong, energy-efficient ICF walls. Voids and...
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Proper Concrete Placement
A little common sense, and an understanding of the basics will ensure your pours go smoothly every...
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When you talk to companies doing commercial construction, you will find different pain points than residential construction companies. When making construction method decisions, most owners of commercial projects are looking at two major concerns: return on investment and marketability. Read more: buff.ly/3CYtKtu
While there are similarities between residential and commercial construction decisions, it is not surprising that some factors are far more pertinent to commercial building decisions. Read more: buff.ly/41e3YeF
Water intrusion is one of the biggest problems for any building. The big advantage for ICF walls is that they �do not promote mold or mildew and will not rot or decay. But water still can make its way through an ICF wall assembly if certain procedures are not followed. Read more: buff.ly/3YSMLEK
When asked whether ICF is really the best product, in many (most?) cases, the answer ought to be a resounding “Yes.” But, promoting ICF in situations where it is not truly beneficial to the client is detrimental to the industry as a whole. Read more: buff.ly/48nvFmX
