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Posted on March 5, 2019 by Plasti-Fab
Don’t let the weather dictate your construction schedule. Stay on track with the Advantage ICF System.
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Plasti-Fab
Living in Canada, a question I frequently get asked is “how cold of temperatures can I pour concrete into ICF blocks?” Concrete construction during cold weather conditions requires special consideration to ensure that the concrete achieves the desired strength prior to freezing. Conventional concrete…
Posted on October 24, 2017 by Plasti-Fab
What Types of bracing/scaffolding are available for my ICF project First of all what are bracing/scaffolding systems and what are they used for? These systems support the wall and allow people to work off the ground to reach higher up the walls. They also…
Category: Advantage ICFTags: Advantage, advantage ICF, bracing, how-to, howto, icf, installation instructions, metal, scaffolding, tube frame scaffolding, walls, wood
Posted on February 2, 2015 by Plasti-Fab
Cold Weather pouring Written by Colin Showalter Follow Colin on Twitter: @Colin_PlastiFab Living in Canada, another question I frequently get asked is “how cold of temperatures can I pour concrete into ICF blocks?” Concrete construction during cold weather conditions requires special consideration to ensure…
Posted on September 4, 2013 by Plasti-Fab
“I love working with energy-efficient products—there is really no other way to build,” said an Edmonton builder, who has been constructing increasingly energy-efficient homes in the Edmonton area over several years. This project is a 1,540 sq. ft. home in Gibbons, Alberta that uses…
Posted on March 18, 2013 by Plasti-Fab
Written by: Colin Showalter Follow Colin on Twitter @Colin_PlastiFab A frequently asked question I get is, “How do I do my electrical in my Advantage ICF walls?” I will explain how easy these few steps can be. Step 1 Standard electrical boxes which are 3” deep can be cut…
Category: Advantage ICFTags: Advantage, Advantage ICF System, concrete, electrical, energy efficiency, EPS, icf, insulation, walls
Posted on March 4, 2013 by Plasti-Fab
What Types of bracing/scaffolding are available for my ICF project? Written by Colin Showalter Follow me on Twitter @Colin_PlastiFab First of all what are bracing/scaffolding systems and what are they used for? These systems support the wall and allow people to work off the…
Category: Advantage ICFTags: Advantage, advantage ICF, bracing, concrete forms, foundation, how-to, howto, icf, installation instructions, insulation, metal, scaffolding, tube frame scaffolding, turnbuckles, walls, wood
