Amvic to Release a NEW 12" ICF

Toronto, ON, May 2007 - On June 1, 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.

NEW 12" ICF

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. Amvic is one of few ICFs on the market that can withstand internal vibration which ensures proper concrete consolidation and creates a structurally superior wall. Amvic ICF also features the unique, fully reversible FormLock™ interlocking system which has considerably deeper grooves than competing products. This provides greater connection strength and eliminates the need for gluing or taping. As a result, when concrete is poured into Amvic ICFs the likelihood of separation is very low. In addition, Amvic ICF is the strongest on the strength test at 865 lbs./sq.ft.

The web placement in Amvic forms is 6" on centre vs. 8" on centre in most others. This allows for most cut-off pieces to be reused which can result in less than 1% construction waste compared to up to 6% for most competitors. The polypropylene webs are manufactured using more raw material than in other ICFs, which results in a greater rigidity and allows for an market as proven by Canadian Construction Material Center (CCMC) forming capacity ultimate 198 lb pull-out strength for interior and exterior attachments. They also have a unique rebar holding system with built-in clips that can hold up to two courses of rebar securely in place without tying and place rebar most effectively to maximize structural strength.

Not only does Amvic provide a superior product which provides many benefits to the builder and occupant, it is also Green. Amvic ICFs use 60% recycled materials, reduce deforestation and Amvic ICF structures reduce energy consumption by 30-50% on average as well last for over a hundred years with limited maintenance. Amvic recently conducted an industry leading third party LEED Product Assessment which proved that using Amvic ICF can result in up to 28 points towards a structure's LEED certification. (For documents to support this data, please contact Amvic)

Amvic has recently developed Amvic Design Software (ADS) ™, a leading engineering software for checking the structural adequacy of Amvic walls, lintels and AmDeck™. Users simply input variables and the system calculates if they satisfy the appropriate building code. The software is visually interactive and entries are reflected in real-time. Currently, ADS is the only software with built-in text and graphic reports for complete transparency. ADS streamlines the design process, increases efficiency and ensures accuracy!

These recent progressive investment decisions clearly indicates that Amvic is determined to increase sales in the commercial segment of the ICF industry and is dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers.

For more information on Amvic Building System, please visit the website at www.amvicsystem.com or call 1 877 470 9991.

CONTACT:
Aleya Suleman, Marketing Manager
Amvic Building System
asuleman@amvicsystem.com