Hi all, first post on here so be kind!!

We are installing the James Hardie Fiber Cement lap siding onto ICF (our first ICF project so it is a constant learning curve) and as stated in the siding installation instructions there is a minimum  clearance between the bottom of the siding and pathways and decks etc. Our issue is the polystyrene face of the ICF blocks is left and we are looking for a way to finish that off so its neat and tidy and also with a material that is not going to perish when exposed to the elements. I.e some kind of flashing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mangonemad,
Don't do it! Go mad, that is. Based on your description, I'm not sure you require flashing. Consider stucco of the non-cementitous (sp?) type. Many call it EFIS and it can be applied directly to the ICF. Welcome to the forum. Regards.

Have you started putting the HardiPlank on already? How about the patio, etc., are they already placed? I hope not as it's going to be easier to cover the ICF first. It's referred to as parging. Do a search in this forum for parging. You should find some pretty good ideas. I think most guys use stucco, either real or artificial. There are some sheet materials available on the market but I don't recall the names.

For one approach, take a look at what I did for my house. It's discussed in this thread.

Parging thread

Thanks guys, after a little research I'm looking at using Acrocrete, any pros/cons about this product?

Mangonemad,  You should be fine with Acrocrete (BASF) for covering exposed form.  Regards.