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LiteForm ICF

LiteForm ICF

LiteForm Insulating Concrete Forms

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LiteForm's pre-assembled ICF "Block" forms offer efficient solutions for single-story or multi-story residential and commercial projects. The flat, monolithic cavities can accommodate various rebar requirements, while the continuous polypropylene fastening strips, pre-molded corners, and exclusive accessories make setup and bracing quick and simple. With high-density packaging that reduces shipping and handling costs by up to 50% compared to rigid ICF systems, LiteForm provides a cost-effective and convenient option for your construction needs. Complete hardware packages are also available to construct walls of virtually any shape efficiently.

LiteForm ICF Folding Technology

  • LiteForm ICF Unfolded
    LiteForm ICF Unfolded
  • LiteForm ICF Folded
    LiteForm ICF Folded

    Benefit = Reduced Footprint for Shipping

LiteForm ICF Shipping Advantage

ICF Wall Benefits

Builders and property owners are increasingly opting for LiteForm Insulated Concrete Forms for various construction projects. With the constantly rising energy prices, constructing an envelope using highly efficient concrete structures is crucial. LiteForm Insulated Concrete Forms offer the world's strongest and most energy-efficient building envelope. Whether it's a home, shop, safe room, school, or hotel, LiteForm is suitable for any building project. These forms provide resistance against severe winds and fire and are environmentally friendly. Thanks to the patented hinge tie, shipping and handling are simplified compared to solid block ICFs.

  • Energy:
    • High Performance R-values
    • No Air Infiltration
    • Permanent Performance No Downgrading Over Time
    • Shifts Thermal Loading from Peak Periods
    • Lower Heating and Cooling Costs
  • Comfort:
    • Noise Reducing
    • Enhances Steady Temperatures
    • Safe from Severe Weather
    • Low Maintenance Structure
    • Lower Insurance Costs
  • Health:
    • No Air Infiltration for Dust and Alergens
    • No Cavity Walls for Mold, Mildew, Bugs or Rodents
    • Non-Toxic Materials
    • No Off-Gassing of Materials
  • Constructability:
    • Cold Weather Capable
    • Design Versatility
    • Energy Efficient
    • Fire Rated
    • Sound Deadening
    • Quick (depending on installer)
    • Conducive to Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)
    • Permanence
    • Time Tested and Proven
  • Structural:
    • Highly Wind Resistant
    • Fire Rated Assembly
    • Strength is Permanent
    • Will Not Rot or Decay
    • Resistant to Termites (the concrete)
    • Impact Resistant
    • No Maintenance Requirements

Environmentally Conscious

LiteForm forms are designed to reduce the rising cost of shipping, CO2 emissions and job site space. The only way we can offer these savings is with our patented folding forms. LiteForm’s folding design dramatically reduces shipping cost and job site space by 55%. One single truckload of LiteForm ICF’s = 7,700 sq ft of wall forms compared to other non folding ICF’s that typically fit only 3,500 sq ft of wall forms per truck. These building components reduce the carbon output and environmental impact without sacrificing superior strength and performance.

  • How do I install baseboard to the LiteForm walls?

    One of the best ways is to rip cut ½” plywood to a width 2 to 2 ½ ” then screw it in place to the plastic ties along all the walls (including the partition walls) before the drywall contractors get there.

    Now the drywall contractors can set their ½” drywall on top of the ½” plywood and will cut the edge of the drywall sheets accordingly to suit this height. The result is you have full wood fastening for nails along the complete wall surface and the plywood will to be covered by the baseboard. Other options include fastening the baseboard with construction adhesives, or relying on the strength of the drywall by angling the finish nails in an alternating pattern, securing the baseboard to the drywall.

  • How do you attach drywall and siding?

    It is anchored to the concealed spacer ties with threaded screws. Smooth nails are not recommended. Exterior siding is often attached to a continuous furring strip, which has been anchored to the spacer ties. Spacer ties are NOT exposed to the surface so exterior EIFS or stucco finishes can be readily applied.

  • Does it cost more to build a LiteForm structure?

    Typically a home built with LiteForm will cost slightly more than a comparable wood-frame home. However, much or all of this cost can be recouped through significantly lower utility and energy bills, insurance savings and downsizing of heating and cooling equipment.

  • How big is a LiteForm block?

    Blocks are 16″ tall and 48″ wide (5.33 square feet of form wall). You can use blocks, which produce concrete walls from 4″ thick to 12″ thick, in 2-inch increments. The insulating walls are 2.5″ thick per side. CAUTION! Order blocks by the Concrete Wall Thickness, not the overall thickness. For instance, 8″ blocks (for an 8″ concrete wall) are 12″ thick, overall.

  • How much money can I expect to save on my utility bills?

    A study commissioned by the Portland Cement Association concluded that homes built with ICF exterior walls offer up to a 50 percent savings for heating and cooling costs over comparable wood-frame houses in some climates. This means that a typical 2,450-square-foot home in the United States may save approximately $200 in heating costs and $65 in air conditioning each year. The larger the house, the larger the potential savings. Some homes are realizing $1,000 per year in savings!

  • How high can I form and pour at one time?

    There are techniques for forming and filling commercial walls 30 feet tall and more. Multi-story buildings are usually formed and filled a story (9-10 feet) at a time, paying close attention to proper concrete placement.

  • How fast can I place concrete?

    Concrete should be placed in 4-foot lifts (passes), at a rate of 8-feet per hour. For an 8-foot wall, concrete is placed in 2 lifts. Approximately 30 minutes after placement, concrete will support its own weight, allowing for the 2nd lift to be placed above it. CAUTION! If concrete slump exceeds 6″ or contains liquefiers, place it in 3-foot lifts, to reduce the risk of a form failure.

  • Do the forms float when concrete is placed?

    No. The narrow ties are designed to allow unrestricted concrete flow, thereby minimizing floating. It is important to follow proper concrete placement procedures to prevent excessive vibration, which could result in a broken seal between layers, allowing concrete leakage.

  • Should I waterproof a basement?

    Waterproofing is recommended for all regions. Insulating form walls do not prevent groundwater penetration. Damproofing is only adequate for extremely dry regions where groundwater is not present.

  • What do I use, to waterproof a basement?

    A good quality brand of self-adhesive waterproof membrane (60 mil or heavier) is recommended. LiteForm can provide a heavy duty peel and stick membrane that is compatible with the LiteForm blocks. CAUTION! Latex damproofing liquids should not be used as a substitute for waterproofing. We shouldn’t limit this to self-adhering. Spray-on, trowel-on, and rigid systems can be used per manufacturer instructions.

  • Do I build through a window/door opening?

    No. Waste is minimized by installing openings and bulkheads as the wall are being formed.

  • How much rebar (reinforcing steel) do I need?

    That is determined by local building codes, structural engineers or the generally accepted construction practices for your type of structure.

  • Do I need to use a concrete pump?

    No. However, if concrete is placed from a truck, you must have access to all sides of the structure so that each ‘lift’ can be placed evenly. For above-grade structures, a pump is recommended.

  • Can the forms be removed?

    LiteForm is designed as a ‘stay-in-place’ forming system. The form’s insulation actually bonds to the concrete wall, making removal difficult.

Residential LiteForm ICF Projects

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  • LiteForm Home Before & After
  • LiteForm ICF Residential Property
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  • LiteForm ICF Foundation
  • LiteForm ICF Pouring Upper Walls
  • LiteForm ICF Residential Property
  • LiteForm ICF Pouring Windows
  • LiteForm ICF Bracing
  • LiteForm ICF Residential
  • LiteForm ICF House Walls
  • LiteForm ICF Waterproofing with Polyguard
  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project
  • LiteForm ICF Residential Project
  • LiteForm ICF Multi Family Residential
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  • LiteForm ICF Multi Family Residential
  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project Concrete Pouring
  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project Concrete Pumper
  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project Finished Siding
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  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project Roof
  • LiteForm Flexxblock Residential Project Side Wall
  • LiteForm ICF Concrete Walls

Commercial LiteForm ICF Projects

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