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Select the Right ICF Concrete Core Size
A majority of ICF companies provide forms with concrete core sizes at 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches. The range allows for different applications and engineering design criteria. The structural advantage of reinforced concrete design allows for thinner walls than those...
A Growing Market For ICF Pools
by Vanessa SalviaAcross the country, contractors are scrambling to adapt to the pandemic in a few ways. Demand for new homes and home remodeling is skyrocketing while at the same time, commercial construction is in a decline (Dodge reports that overall starts in the...
ICF Basics for Commercial Contractors
An ICF form combines insulation, furring strips, and rebar saddles in a single product.The number of commercial buildings being built with ICFs has increased dramatically in the past decade. Between 2010 and 2015, the ICF industry has transitioned from being 60%...
Bracing for ICFs
A wall alignment and bracing system is an essential piece of equipment for any ICF installer, and mastering the basics of this tool is essential. ICF projects are bigger and more complex than ever before. In the U.S., OSHA has tightened safety requirements....
Fort Worth Waterfall
2017Â SPECIALTY PROJECT BEST IN CLASS Winner of the "Best Specialty Application" at last year's ICF Builder Awards, this backyard water feature in Fort Worth, Texas showcases the design flexibility of insulated concrete forms. Cameron Ware, the Texas ICF distributor...
ICFs for Subcontractors
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are becoming more common in both residential and commercial applications. However, as the construction market continues to recover, finding subcontractors familiar with ICF construction can be challenging, especially for electrical and...
Weatherproofing ICF Walls
Lab and field testing conducted over three years shows one installation method that will withstand even the worst wind-driven rain. Many different methods (and even more opinions) exist on the issue of weatherproofing ICF walls. Only recently has the...
ICF 101
An Introduction to ICF Construction As Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) become more common, a growing number of builders and concrete contractors are considering adding this skill set to their business. Additionally, do-it-yourself owner/builders are frequently...
Tools for ICF Professionals
The right tool makes any job easier. From hand tools to estimating programs, the professional ICF installer recognizes that good tools will save money, time, and hassles on the jobsite. In the June 2009 issue of this magazine, Ian Geisler wrote, "Tools can provide the...
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