Is there a problem when placing concrete, dropping concrete from the top of the wall which may be over 8' (2.4 m)?
No. Specifications in the America Concrete Institute (ACI) do not limit the maximum distance concrete can free fall. Engineering studies and reports have shown that free fall from up to 35′ doesn’t reduce concrete quality and there is no evidence of segregation or weakened concrete strength. ICF concrete design calls for a high slump mix which assists in reducing segregation.
9 Tips for New Church Construction Projects
When a church’s membership outgrows its worship space, congregation leaders often struggle with the decision on whether to expand the current facility or build a new church. Regardless of the direction taken, detailed planning helps to establish goals, stay on budget, and ensure thorough and well-managed communication with the fellowship.
SHORE ROAD RESIDENCE
It is not an overstatement to say that The Shore Road Project is the owners’ dream home.
WOUNDED WARRIOR HOME
These owners wanted a 100% self-sustaining, off-the-grid home. Because of its energy-efficiency and insulation properties, Fox Blocks ICF was the perfect solution.
Build a Better Commercial Building With These 13 Tips
Fox Blocks suggests these thirteen tips that building owners and project managers should consider before building a commercial building.
ICF Tornado Safe Rooms or Shelters for Homes and Small Businesses
MILTON RESIDENCE
The owners wanted an affordable custom home that could withstand Chesapeake Bay weather.
How To Easily Build a Hurricane-Resistant Home with ICF Construction
ICF construction offers an easy way to achieve hurricane-resistant wall systems that protect against wind, flying debris, and flooding.
INDIGO LOOP HOME
The objective was to build a beautiful home on spec that was both energy efficient and hurricane-resistant in a sought-after neighborhood in the Florida Panhandle.
CINEPOLIS THEATER
The project is a key feature and gathering place in a small city that is planning substantial city-wide redevelopment. The new 11-screen theater is a focal point of this effort and has introduced the region to ICF and the benefits of building with this method.