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The document outlines the components and benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) used in exterior wall construction. ICFs are made from expanded polystyrene and provide superior strength, sound absorption, fire protection, and indoor air quality while being environmentally friendly. The document also includes details on wall sections and installation methods for ICF systems.

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Icf Systems - Training

The document outlines the components and benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) used in exterior wall construction. ICFs are made from expanded polystyrene and provide superior strength, sound absorption, fire protection, and indoor air quality while being environmentally friendly. The document also includes details on wall sections and installation methods for ICF systems.

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ARCHITECTURAL

SYSTEMS
Wall Sections & Details Structure

Wall Section View Wall Section Model Callouts - Details


Common Elements Of An Exterior Wall

1. Exterior Cladding
(Natural or Synthetic)
2. Drainage Plane(s)
3. Air / Vapor Barrier
System(s)
4. Insulating Element(s)
5. Structural Elements
ICF System
ICF Systems

ICFs are forms, made from expanded


polystyrene (EPS) high-density foam,
left in place permanently to serve as
thermal and acoustic insulation, space
to run electrical wiring and plumbing,
and backing for interior gypsum board
and exterior facades.

The forms are interlocking modular


units that are dry-stacked and filled
with concrete. ICF units lock together
and create a form for the structural
walls of a building. The forms are
considered among many to be an
effective "one-step assembly."
ICF Systems

Strength: ICFs offer walls up to ten times stronger than


wood-framed structures, ensuring robust structural integrity
against natural forces.

Sound Absorption: ICF walls provide low acoustic


transmission rates, achieving effective sound attenuation
influenced by thickness, mass, materials, and airtightness.

Fire Protection: With a four to six-hour fire-resistant rating,


ICF walls, made of non-combustible concrete, outperform
wood and steel, maintaining structural integrity at
temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Indoor Air Quality: ICF construction, devoid of plastic vapor


barriers, regulates humidity, mitigates mold risks, and
creates a comfortable, thermally efficient interior without
compromising air quality.

Environmental Sensitivity: Crafted with recycled materials,


ICF walls minimize environmental impact, reduce natural
resource consumption, generate minimal (as low as 1%)
construction waste, and are manufactured without CFCs or
harmful chemicals.
ICF Installation
ICF Details
ICF Details
Exercise

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