Why Build with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Commercial and Residential
Great for Wall and Partition Framing
History . . . IntegraSpec® was created with the input of structural engineers, computer-assisted design and more than 75 years of field experience in the residential/commercial concrete forms and general construction industry. IntegraSpec® insulating concrete form (ICF)/building system was developed to address and eliminate the problems that most ICF systems encounter: blowouts, form unit flotation/lift, bulging, wall compression and wavy walls. IntegraSpec® was also designed to dramatically reduce waste, set up/bracing, labor costs and shipping costs.
The IntegraSpec® system consists of stay-in-place expanded polystyrene concrete form panels which are shipped to the site flat in easy-to-handle bundles, installed in courses and spaced with various-sized patented interlocking spacers. The patented form units are bidirectional, allowing the panels to be laid no matter which way they are placed, reducing waste and installation time.
ICF Specifications
The spacers are available in 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” which can be combined for increased concrete core thicknesses. Any wall thickness can be achieved by simply changing the spacers. Spacers are designed for fast snapin-place rebar for a choice of steel sizes and spacing and are easily cut to quickly form openings and provide specific heights. Most importantly, spacers provide mechanical interlock to eliminate form lift.