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Jan 5, 2007 | 02:49 PM

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for outlets they just cut out the foam behind it and fasten the boxes to the cement/drywall

So you basically carve out foam wherever you want romex or pipe etc...???

Jan 6, 2007 | 01:30 AM

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Ya, they use heated electrodes, and just cut out for wire and whatnot.

Jan 6, 2007 | 06:57 PM

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Toyman, thanks for the pictures and info, nice wall system.

Chrono4, What is used to fasten the electrical boxes?

Jan 6, 2007 | 08:09 PM

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Another list of ICF and Accessories for Construction
http://www.cement.org/homes/ch_bs_icf.asp

Jan 8, 2007 | 09:34 PM

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Insulated Concrete Homes Build

Has anyone ever used Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to build a home, or an addition with this product?

What was the product brand?
What was the building process for using this product?

Jan 10, 2007 | 08:23 AM

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Another option : I've been researching pre-cast foundation wall systems.

That is, they pre-cast basement wall sections at the factory, then install them onto your footers. An entire house foundation can be installed in a day. And because the concrete is poured in controlled conditions, they can use very tough, non-pourous 5,000psi mixes. Many manufacturers add wood studs and insulation right into/onto the concrete, so your inner wall is already ready to go too.

Not sure about the cost - but it looks like a great idea especially for cold climate construction.

Jan 10, 2007 | 11:55 AM

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What is the systems brand name?
Toyman is using Superior Wall, and sound familar to the system you have described.

Mar 15, 2007 | 10:32 AM

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update, I decided to use ICF 24 inch wide forms for the footers around the home wall.
Will use either EcoBlock, or Reward Wall for stem wall and the exterior walls.

Should be breaking ground on my new home in April

, getting real excited.