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- Expanded Polystyrene Panels
- Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine 1/30/2008
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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. More
- Fold-Form ICFs
- Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine 1/30/2008
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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. More
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- Reward Wall Systems Introduces Patent-Pending Corner Bracket
- Source: ebuild 7/26/2007
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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. More
- Lafarge and Stoneway Concrete Team Up to Promote Sustainable Construction in "First to the Future" Home
- Source: ebuild 7/20/2007
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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. More