As we have discussed so far there are three main components to proper consolidation of concrete in Reward ICFs. We have already addressed the proper mix, and the placement, and now we’ll go over the actual consolidation. Concrete Mix for ICF Placement of Concrete for ICF Consolidation in ICF Concrete Consolidation The concrete placed into the Reward Read more »
Posted: March 29, 2010 in Common Troubleshooting, From the Field, with 0 Comments
Last post we went over the proper concrete mix for insulated concrete form walls. Depending on the forms’ size and the concrete core width, the concrete aggregate size and slump should be adjusted accordingly. The ultimate goal is to get the correct compressive strength for the concrete as specified. Insulated Concrete Form Concrete Placement The Read more »
Posted: March 23, 2010 in Common Troubleshooting, From the Field, with 0 Comments
Concrete consolidation is a very critical component in the construction of ICF buildings. The consolidation of concrete in the ICF wall is more difficult to inspect after the pour because the forms stay in place. That is why internal vibration and proper concrete mix and placement is important to ensure that there are no voids Read more »
Posted: March 18, 2010 in Common Troubleshooting, From the Field, with 0 Comments
Wrapping up this project highlight I wanted to give some special credit to the guys who actually put this thing together. As Reward is just the insulating concrete forms, some one has to know how to stack ICFs, align ICFs, and pour concrete as well…oh yeah and DESIGN using ICFs. ICF Construction and Design Team Read more »
Posted: March 11, 2010 in From the Field, Marketing, Project Showcase, with 0 Comments
Hometime Television Series and ICFs Once in awhile an opportunity comes up where we can get our product on TV. It worked out at the end of the year in 2009 to partner with Hometime on PBS, as they planned to build the foundation of a beautiful home out of ICFs just outside of Minneapolis. Read more »
Posted: March 9, 2010 in From the Field, Marketing, with 0 Comments
ICF Marketing Support Thought I take a post to announce a newly created brochure that is now available. This brochure, has been created to show our company history, major product lines, highlight benefits of ICFs, showcase a few projects and most importantly declares our pledge as the industry’s best in customer support- from conception of Read more »
Posted: March 2, 2010 in Marketing, with 0 Comments