Taking Over an ICF Project
Last Post 08 Oct 2013 03:48 PM by kdsosu. 3 Replies.
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07 Oct 2013 06:17 PM

I am looking at taking over a partially completed project that is currently going through foreclosure. The bank is trying to get things resolved and have it available to sell in the next month or so. The homeowner got as far as constructing the ICF walls and part of the rough framing before running out of money. The project was stopped before it was under roof and it has been sitting for nearly a year open to the weather. Worst case, it may have to sit for several more months before I can continue with construction. I have built 3 homes previously including 1 as a general contractor but have no experience with ICF. I am trying to come up to speed as quickly as possible to determine whether this is something I want to take on. The floors are OSB and are basically ruined but the joists seem to OK at this point. I am thinking it might be best to strip everything out but the ICF walls and start over. Are there any concerns with the ICF walls after being exposed to the weather for a year? It is in the upper Midwest and we get a fair amount of rain and snow and freezing weather. Any insight on what I need to look at or consider? I am trying to get some estimates on what it would take complete. Any suggestions on how to find an electrician who is experienced with working with ICF?

I could add some pictures but not sure how. Is there a minimum post count?

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07 Oct 2013 06:51 PM
I would look very carefully at an ICF project that "ran out of money". Some of these homeowner projects aren't too well planned in the first place and with ICF that can be a real headache. Is there a complete set of plans that pass code and have they been followed so far?

I would consider paying an experienced ICF contractor to come in and take a look at your project to provide some consulting. He should also have some subs who know their way around ICF. It can help, but it is not required by any means.
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07 Oct 2013 07:07 PM
Fortunatley, they had an experienced ICF contractor put in the walls and I have been in contact with them already with a few questions and they seemed willing to answer. I don't know if they were fully paid so I am not sure how helpful they will be in the future. We got our hands on a copy of the blueprints from the building department and they had been fully approved. The original set were hand drawn and I can see a lot of errors that don't really match what was done. We will likely make some modifications to the plans(mostly interior walls) and have them re-drawn by a local architect before continuing. I am just not going to spend the money now until I am fairly certain we will get the property.
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08 Oct 2013 03:48 PM
I figured out how to post a few pictures of the current state of the house.  The one on the left is of the rear and the one on the right is the front.  It is 3 levels with the first 2 being ICF and the 3rd is wood frame. I am not sure why it was done that way but construction was stopped while framing the 3rd level.  Nudura blocks were used with what looks like some prefab type of wood window buck made from an OSB type material.



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