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| 03/12/2002 4:56 PM |
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Yesterday when I looked at this site, there was a banner from http://www.tridipanel.com Their product sounds interesting, but the company's California location is a long way from where I want to build.
I am interested in building two well insulated, but minimal finish buildings in a rural location. Having the foam sandwiched in concrete would seem to provide the same benefits as ICF's while providing the option for a sturdy minimal finish interior & exterior. Has anyone had any experience with concrete covered foam (shotcrete, poured, or tilt-up panels) in the midwest? Can someone suggest a company who uses these techniques in Indiana?
Is there a reason to avoid this type of construction in colder climates?
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jbsgroup
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| 03/12/2002 8:21 PM |
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This is NOT the same as icf's, it doesn't compare in anyway. Just the wind load factor alone isn't there w/ the product you talked about let alone the strenght. The stucco or exterior application would not be thick @ all, thus during a storm etc. anyhting w/ high impact would greatly effect the structure( in my opinion ). The web site tridipanel.com talked about a windload of 128mph. if i'm not mistaken, thats not much in my opinion. You could build a stick home w/ that kind of wind load. You just have to weigh your options & go from there, & purchase what you want. Personally in my opinion you should go w/ a i.c.f. I think in the long run you will be better off. Of course this is all my opinion. Maybe some others can expound on this to help you w/ your decision.
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RT
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| 03/15/2002 9:12 PM |
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Yesterday when I looked at this site, there was a banner from http://www.tridipanel.com Their product sounds interesting, but the company's California location is a long way from where I want to build.
I am interested in building two well insulated, but minimal finish buildings in a rural location. Having the foam sandwiched in concrete would seem to provide the same benefits as ICF's while providing the option for a sturdy minimal finish interior & exterior. Has anyone had any experience with concrete covered foam (shotcrete, poured, or tilt-up panels) in the midwest? Can someone suggest a company who uses these techniques in Indiana?
Is there a reason to avoid this type of construction in colder climates?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!
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RT
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| 03/15/2002 9:17 PM |
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There is a building panel such as you describe. It is called ProTec and is made in Ohio by T. Clear Corp. (800-544-7398).
It is not ICF. It is an SIP. I have been building with ICF for eleven years and have my own ICF underway right now. But I would never pretend that ICF is the answer for everyone, everywhere, all the time.
Good Luck.
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