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Old 03-14-2012   #406
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Re: House Projects

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Originally Posted by Halon View Post
Jet, what is ICF?
Yeah they let us choose either block or poured foundation (same $). Had no idea which is better so after asking around we chose poured. So apparently they just build a mold and pour concrete in to fill it up. Kinda cool to see.

And jet thanks for the offer. Will have to hit you up when we start finishing the theatre room!
ICF- Insulated Concrete Forms

It is a system of styrofoam forms held together by plastic ties and filled with concrete. Depends on the system you go with there are a few different ones. It works very well and the r value is crazy. Also they say you can screw sheetrock directly to it so no need to fir in the basement wall just vapor barrier.

I have installed 100 plus of these basement systems and would recommend them to anyone.
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