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Expanded Polystyrene Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- ECO-Block ICF expanded polystyrene panels snap together quickly and easily to create walls from 4 inches thick and up in 2-inch increments, the company says. The panels cut into any shape for unique window openings and arches; pre-formed corners also are available. The completed walls can have up to a four-hour Fire Resistive Rating, have an STC rating of 51 for a 6-inch concrete core, and provide an energy savings of up to 50 percent, says the firm. 800-595-0820.
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Fold-Form ICFs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- Fold-Form ICFs can be used to build insulated foundations and buildings with concrete walls from 4 inches to 16 inches thick. The finished walls achieve up to an R-23 insulating value, protect against flying debris from winds of up to 250 mph, and have an STC rating of 44 to 47, compared to 36 for traditional framed structures. Fold-Form can be used with the company's WeatherProtectR self-adhesive membrane to create a complete foundation seal, the maker says. 800-438-7465.
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Arxx ICFs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- Lightweight and pre-assembled, Arxx ICFs save builders time and money by providing formwork, framing, insulation, a vapor barrier, and strapping all in one step. The completed walls have a thermal resistance of R-22, the maker says. The product provides an STC rating of up to 50 or higher, is wind resistant up to 150 mph, and has a two- to four-hour UL/ULC fire resistance rating. An exposed X-web allows for a solid-to-solid attachment of finishing material and reduces the likelihood of screw pops, according to the company. 800-293-3210.
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Heavy Duty ICFs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- Nudura ICFs combine six wall elements -- forms, wall structure, insulation, air barrier, vapor barrier, and anchorage--into one system. The company's 8-foot-by-18-foot ICFs are the largest standard form on the market, the maker says, and the completed walls can withstand winds up to 250 mph and provide STC ratings suitable for homes, schools, and apartment buildings. The ICFs feature a hinged folding web for easy handling and efficient storage and a sturdy four-way reversible interlock that allows for interconnectivity for better utilization of cut-off segments. 866-468-6299.
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Reward Wall Systems Introduces Patent-Pending Corner Bracket
- ebuild (7/26/2007)
- Reward Wall Systems, Inc. today introduces its new corner form with patent-pending corner bracket. The full-height, double-H bridging corner bracket will enhance block performance by providing unmatched strength during concrete pours and the most corner attachment flexibility in the ICF industry. Reward is the only ICF producer to offer this type of full height, double-H bridging corner bracket. "The new Reward corner pushes ICF corner block performance to a new level," said Hank Pfeiffer, Reward Chief Operating Officer. The product provides additional furring for the attachment of external and internal finishes.
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Lafarge and Stoneway Concrete Team Up to Promote Sustainable Construction in "First to the Future" Home
- ebuild (7/20/2007)
- Lafarge and Stoneway Concrete are teaming up to promote sustainable residential building practices in a NextGen "First to the Future" demonstration home in Seattle, WA. The progress of the home's construction with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) using Lafarge's NewCem brand slag cement will be featured in an upcoming episode of the nationally syndicated TV program "Your House and Home", as well as in leading shelter magazines and participating websites.
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Amvic to Release a NEW 12" ICF
- ebuild (7/12/2007)
- Amvic Building System will release a new 12" Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) to the current line of 4", 6", 8" and 10" forms. The new 12" form will be 17"w x 24"h x 48"l. It will be available in a straight form which will cover 8 sq ft and in a 90 degree form which will cover 9.83 sq ft. Amvic ICFs are manufactured using 2.5 inches of 1.5lb/cf density EPS foam on each side of the form. These panels are very rigid, therefore maintain shape, remain straight and plumb and require less bracing during concrete pouring and curing.
- Plastic Foams for Concrete Homes
- RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE (3/1/2007)
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Amvic Launches the NEW AmDeck Floor and Roof System
- ebuild (1/16/2007)
- Amvic Building System recently launched the innovative NEW AmDeck System that is unmatched in the industry. The system is perfectly suited for use with Insulated concrete Form (ICF) construction, but can be used independently with other wall systems. AmDeckTM implements full 10 inch deep lightweight steel joists to support construction AmDeck loads. As a result, the shoring requirements are minimized and can be placed up to 20 feet on center. This is 4 times less than the shoring required for competing products which results in significant cost savings.
- Construction
- BUILDER Magazine (1/1/2007)
- Despite the fact that concrete is a common structural material in Florida, precast concrete walls and floor panels are less popular, especially in the residential realm. As with other aspects of its design and operation, The New American Home 2007 stretches the industry by building with this panelized system—one that not only complies with strict regional codes for high winds and other extreme climate conditions, but also builds the shell in about one-third the time of a CMU system.
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