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Last Post 21 Jan 2008 10:41 AM by walltech. 3 Replies.

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aksmith42

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21 Jan 2008 12:35 AM
i'm hoping to build my own house this spring and i'd like to use icfs for the basement and osb sips panels for the ground level. my local lumber yard is a distributor for the owens corning fold-form icfs. i was wondering if anyone had ever used or heard about these forms. also a local concrete yard sells integraspec icfs. any opinions on these two brands would be very helpful. also how do i determine if i need an 8" or 10" wall? i got an estimate from a contractor that does your basic poured basement and in his estimate he specified 10" walls for the basement and 8" walls for other parts of the foundation. i'd didn't know if i would basically use the same setup for icfs. again thanks for any help

Chris Johnson User is Offline

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21 Jan 2008 01:34 AM
Your designer/engineer will specify the size of forms needed to meet the code for your area. As for your choice of forms, hire the contractor and find out which forms he has experience with and which one he recommends, installers are usually brand specific for a reason, they know the form and are comfortable with it.

Chris Johnson - Pro ICF<br>North of 49

Farmboy

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21 Jan 2008 03:01 AM
Couple weeks ago came across an ICF project in SE Kansas, an addition to a church. No one around to talk to, but noted the corners weren't made of one piece style block most ICF companies make. I saw it was Fold Form block which has a relationship with Owens Corning. The O-Corning website has a video for your viewing pleasure which shows how to assemble the corner "block". You might want to see it. All I will say is I thought the project corners were made with straight blocks cut to length and must have been braced like crazy to stay put. Web site is LINK

walltech

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21 Jan 2008 10:41 AM
Stay away from any form that doesn't supply human technical support. A install video will not replace the knowledge of a hands on dealer/dist help. Lumber, and concrete yards are notorious for carrying ICF to add to the bottom line, but also are notorious for no support. There are some LY & CY dealers that do a good job but do your due diligence and check out there past customers experiences before you make a move. Also ask if they supply the ICF bracing, if they don't they they have no commitment to the industry. Dave