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Forums > Green Building Technologies > Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) > Subject: ICF vs SABS Composite

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02/27/2008 3:07 PM  
Alton,

This is a good question....can the top of the remaining SABS wall be used as a bearing surface for let's say a brickledge? My gut would tell me no. I think the SABS structure is likely stressed like that of the SIPS panel (I know, it's not a "true" SIPS). If you were too build SABS on top of let's say ICF how do your interconnect the walls?

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02/28/2008 10:52 AM  

I was confused about the basements with the Strata system because I thought they couldn't do them.  However I talked to them and I guess you can do a basement as long as you put a system in to eliminate water pressure on the basement.  So i guess you can cross out my statement above about basements.

The 4" ledge can be used as barring for the SABS floor panels.
 
As for brick i know SABS is not very good at mixing with conventional systems but I could find out for you.  I know they could attach to SIP easily currently they do not have a detail for this but when a project calls for it they will provide one I am old.

Thanks,
Gerret
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02/28/2008 12:30 PM  
Gerret,

I listened to the SAB video again. I quote:

"SAB structures can be decorated with any type of exterior surface including half brick, rock fascia, siding, and in this case, stucco. There are no limitations on interior amenities."

I like what I hear. The real proof will be in the detailed and stamped drawings. Maybe this company will post some detail drawings on their web site showing typical floor/wall/roof interconnections. I do understand that their system requires a stamped plan. It would be nice to see how this has been done before. Since I am a designer, I rely upon drawings to show the contractors how things go together in the field.

I would like to encourage this company to post an exhaustive list of Frequently Asked Questions. The list on their web site is very short. A lot of my questions could have been answered by a longer list.

I very much would like to see this company succeed and their system widely used.
Alton C. Keown
Residential Designer and Construction Technology Consultant
Auburn, Alabama
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