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Posted on May 22, 2019 by Plasti-Fab
Compared to conventional foundation walls, ICFs require more rebar. However you can have a 6” thick concrete wall with ICF opposed to an 8” conventional foundation wall in most cases. Therefore the extra rebar can save you 2” of concrete throughout your foundation walls.… Continue Reading “Rebar Explained – A Comprehensive Guide to Rebar in ICFs”
Posted on June 5, 2017 by Plasti-Fab
Frequently, I get asked what do I need for Rebar in my ICF walls? What sizes and how often? Compared to conventional foundation walls, ICF’s require more rebar. However you can have a 6” thick concrete wall with ICF opposed to an 8” conventional… Continue Reading “The “How” and the “Why” of using Rebar in Advantage ICF Walls”
Posted on February 11, 2013 by Plasti-Fab
Step Footings Using the Advantage ICF System Written By Guest Writer Wade McClelland Footings are the base on which you erect the foundation walls of your building. The footings ensure the load from the walls are spread evenly to the soil below. A level… Continue Reading “How to do Step Footings Using Advantage ICFs”
Category: Advantage ICFTags: Advantage, Advantage ICF Block, Canada, concrete, EPS, foundation insulation, foundation walls, frost walls, icf, ICF System, insulation, National Building Code, rebar, step footing, sustainable, US
Posted on May 23, 2012 by Plasti-Fab
Step Footings Using the Advantage ICF System Written By Guest Writer Wade McClelland Prior to starting any building project it is strongly advised to consult the local building authorities to confirm the requirements are for building in your area. In some cases there may… Continue Reading “Step Footings Using the Advantage ICF System”
Category: Advantage ICFTags: advantage ICF, concrete, footings, foundations, insulating concrete forms, rebar, step, walls
Posted on November 7, 2011 by Plasti-Fab
Rebar in ICF Walls Written by Colin Showalter Follow me on Twitter @Colin_Plastifab Frequently, I get asked what do I need for Rebar in my ICF walls? What sizes and how often? Compared to conventional foundation walls ICF’s require more rebar. However you can… Continue Reading “Rebar in ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Walls”
Category: Advantage ICFTags: concrete, concrete forms, construction, EPS, foundation, icf, icf wall, insulated, jobsite tips, new construction, rebar, structural design requirements
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