2018 ICF Industry Comparison Chart

Form Specs Ties Performance Data Building Considerations Code Approvals Support Comments

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Amvic (877) 470-9991 www.amvicsystem.com AK, ID, MN, MO, NC, UT, AB, ON, MX

Amvic 48 16 4-12 53 F B P 6 3 50 2.5 2-4 Y Y Y Y Y Y M Y Y Y Y Y Y Y YY Y Y Y Y

Amvic Plus 3.30 48 16 6-8 53 F B P 8 3 50 3.25 2-4 Y Y Y M Y Y M Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

BuildBlock Building Systems ** (866) 222-2575 www.buildblock.com AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, MA, MN, MO, NC, AB, MEX, JA

BuildBlock 48 16 4-8 54 F B P 6 3-4 54 2.5 Y Y Y M Y Y Y&M Y Y 1-4+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y

Code tested Termite Barrier (AWPA) & Firestop (ASTM E84)All products connect and interchangeRadius block in 2’, 4’, 8’, 12’, 16’, & 20’ arcBuildLock 48 16 4-12+ 54 F P P 6 3-4 54 2.5 Y Y Y M Y Y Y&M Y Y 1-4+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

GlobalBlock 48 16 4-6 85 S B E/P 12 N/A 58 Varies M Y Y M Y M M Y Y Furring strips optional

Fox Blocks ** (877) 369-2562 www.foxblocks.comAK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, MA, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, TX,

AB, MB, NB, QC

Fox Blocks 48 16 4-12 53 F B P 8 4 54 2.63 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ Y Y Y YY Y Y Y Y

Extended corners, full height furring strips

Fox Compact 48 16 4-12 53 F P P 8 4 54 2.63 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ Y Y Y Y Field assembled, forms a flat concrete wall. Integrates with the Fox Blocks series.

IntegraSpec ICF (800) 382-9102 www.integraspec.com AK, GA, IN, KS, MA, NV, QC, INT’L IntegraSpec ICF 48 12.25 4-12+ 54 F P P 8 3-4+ 57 2.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Independent panel system

Logix Insulated Concrete Forms** (888) 415-6449 www.logixicf.com CA, KS, MN, TN, BC, AB, MB, ON Logix Pro 48 16 4-12+ 54 F B P 8 4+ 56 2.75 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ ‡ Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y

All forms available with termite resistant foam

Logix Platinum 48 16 4-12+ 54 F B P 8 4+ 56 2.75 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ ‡ Y Y Y Y Higher insulation. Integrates with Logix Pro

Logix KD 48 16 4-12+ 54 F P, B P 8 4+ 56 2.75 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ ‡ Y Y Y Y Knockdown Line, Integrates with Logix Pro and Platinum

NUDURA Inc. ** (866) 468-6299 www.nudura.com AB, GA, QCNUDURA ICF Series 96 18 4-12+ 54 F H, P P 8 4 52 2.63 3,12 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y YWidest variety of block shapes, sizes and accessories

NUDURA Plus Series 96 18 4-12+ 54 F H, P P 8 4 55+ 3.63-8.63 3,12 Y Y Y M Y Y M Y Y Y Y Y ‡ Y Y Y Y Achieve higher R-Values

Plasti-Fab (888) 446-5377 www.advantageicf.com AB, ON Advantage ICF 48 16.5 6, 8 53 F B P 6, 8 3 50+ 2.63 6, 8 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Continuous concrete brickledge

Polycrete (800) 570-4313 www.polycreteusa.com VA, QB, NOR, FRPolycrete Big Block 96 12,18,

24 5.5-24 56 F H S 8 4 541.75, 2.5

Y Ship-lap Y M M M M Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Complete factory pre-cut kitsVariable height split blocks

Flex 850 96 12 4-24 56 F P S 12 3 54 2.5 T&G Y M M M M M Y Y Y Y Y

Quad-Lock Building Systems** (888) 711-5625 www.quadlock.com BC, GA, AUS, ENG

Quad-Lock (2") 48 12 4-28+ 56 F P P 12 4 55+ 2.25 M Y Y M Y Y M M M Y Y ‡ Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y

ISO 9001 & 14001 certified

Strong R28 ICF

Full height furring strips optional

Quad-Lock Ultra (3") 48 12 4-28+ 56 F P P 12 4 55+ 3.13 M Y M Y Y M M M Y Y ‡ Y Y

Quad-Lock Plus (4") 48 12 4-28+ 56 F P P 12 4 55+ 4.25+ M Y Y M Y Y M M M Y Y ‡ Y Y Y

Superform Products Ltd.** (877) 627-3555 www.superformicf.ca AB Superform 48 12 4-8 48 F B P 6 3-4 55 2.75 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ Y Y Y Virgin polypropylene ties

TF Forming Systems, Inc. (800) 360-4634 www.tfsystem.com WI, MO, CO, GA, IA, NYThermoForm 8 ANY 4-24+ 56 F P P-S 8 3-4 55+ 2-6 N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ P P

Y Y Y Y

Vertical Panels give option of steel or plastic ties. XPS foam option.

TransForm 16 ANY 4-24+ 56 F P P-S 16 3-4 55+ 4-6 N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ‡ P P

*Major manufacturers are considered to those with both ICC-ES and CCMC approvals. **Member of the ICF Manufacturers Association

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Cellox, LLC (608) 524-2316 www.celblox.com WI CelBlox 48 16 4-12 52 F H P 8 4 54 2.5 4,6,8 Y Y M Y Y M Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Locking hinge, US owned and operated.

Conform Global (800) 266-3676 www.smartblock.com ID, UTSmartblock SF10 40 10 6.5 55.5 S B E 10 2 52+ 1.8 Y Y M M M M M Y Y

Y Y Allows interlocking different thicknesses at corners.Smartblock 12VWF 40 12 4-20+ 53 F P P 4-6 4 56+ 2.13 Y Y M M M Y M Y Y

HercuTech (800) 289-3139 www.hercutech.com AZ HercuWall 24 96 3,4 125 S B E 12 30 N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Delivered as pre-engineered, panelized kit

Hobbs Building Systems (866) 904-9255 www.hobbsverticalicf.com AK, AR, AZ, CO, GA, FL, IN, MN, NY, OK, SC, TN, VA, WA, AB, ON Hobbs Vertical ICF 8, 16 Any 6 100 W, F P P 8,16 2 50+ Varies N/A N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Available in flat and contour wall options. Engineered by project

Insula Building Systems (631) 902-2992 www.insulabuildingsys.com MA, NY insulaform 48 12 6-14 54 F P P 8 3 54 2.5 Y Y M M M M Y Y Y P Y Y Assemble any structure with just 3 simple components

LiteForm Technologies (800) 551-3313 www.liteform.com NE, ND, SD, VALiteForm 48 8 4-24 53 F P P 8 4 53 2.0 Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y YFlexxBlock 48 12,16 4-12 53 F B,H P 6 4 53 2.0 Y T&G N Y M Y M M Y Y Continuous furring strips

Mikey Block Co. (520) 623-3023 www.mikeyblock.com AZ, NM, WI Mikey Block 48 12 N/A 91 S B E 12 55 Varies Y Y Y Y Y Cores are 5.5 inches 12” O.C.

ReddiForm (800) 734-8268 www.reddiform.com ID, FL, NY, PR ReddiForm 48 12 6, 80 S B E 9.5 2 52 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y M Y Y Y Y Y Continuous horizontal attachment/online estimates

Reddi-Wall Inc. (586) 752-9161 www.reddi-wall.com MI Reddi-Wall 60 12 6 75 S P, B E 10 2 55 2.1 Y Y Y M Y Y M M Y Y Y Y Y

Standard ICF Corp (800) 424-9255 www.standardicf.net ME, MN, OH Standard ICF 48 16 7 56 F B P 12 3 50 2.5 M T&G M Y Y M M Y Y Modified flatwall maximizes efficiency, insulation and durability

‡ Manufacturer has alternate certification to equal national standards

Y=Yes N=Blank M=Made T&G= Tongue and Groove N/A= Not Applicable

Every effort has been made to ensure this information is complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, this chart is not adequate for the purposes of making construction decisions. ICF Builder Magazine is not liable for any errors or omissions in the data. © 2017 Any copying, redistribution or republication of this chart, or the content thereof, is strictly prohibited.

Deck Comparison Chart Dimensions (inches)Building

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AmDeck by Amvic www.amvicsystem.com (877)-470-9991 ID, MN, NC, ON, MO 32 24 10 None 15 ft. Y Steel12g, 14g

Pending 55 18Requires 10” steel

beams purchased locally. ICC-ES approved

BuildDeck by BuildBlock www.buildblock.com (866)-222-2575 ID, MA, MO 24 24 8-12+ None 2 ft. Y NoneSteel Op-

tionalN/A 55 24.5

Simple shoring design Full engineering

Clear Span to 40’

Insul-Deck www.insuldeck.com (800)-475-6720 GA, BC 24 Custom 5-10+ T&G 6 ft. Y22 ga. steel

22 ga. steel

1.5 55 26Continuously moulded around perforated steel

Fortruss by Beaver Plastics www.beaverplastics.com (888)-453-5961 AB,BC 24 120 4.5 Rabbet 10 ft. NSteel/EPS

Steel 1 55+ 29

LiteDeck by LiteForm www.litedeck.com (877)-481-4714NE, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA,

PR, PAN24, 48 Custom 4-12+ Keyed 6 ft. N

18 ga. steel

18 ga. steel

1.5 57 26.4Uses “Top Hat” to

determine beam depth Reusable rib optional

LiteDeck WRS/SRSby LiteForm

www.litedeck.com (877)-481-4714NE, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA,

PR, PAN24, 48 96 4-12+ T&G 6 ft. N

Steel or Wood

Steel or Wood

1.5 57 26 Compatible with Top Hats

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Form SpecificationsPerfor-mance

Building Considerations

Code Approvals

Comments Manufacturer Support

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Blu Bloc www.blubloc.com 503-915-2753

OR BluBloc Cement-EPS Blend S B 35.1 9.8 23.4 6.3 62 77 12 4 18 M M y

Eco-Building Systems www.thePerfectBlock.com, 480-420-7554

AZ Perfect Block Cement-EPS Blend S B 48 6-14 12 4, 625-65

90 12 4+23-45

Y N Y YDesign, Take Off,

Engineering AvailableYes Yes Yes Yes

Earth Friendly Building Materials

www.efbm.com(480) 830-5393

AZ EF Block Cement-EPS Blend S B 60 10 12 6 40 90 12 4 21 M M M

Eterna Building System www.eternabuildingsystem.com(928) 485-0589

AZ Eterna Block Cement-EPS Blend S B 908.5-12

15, 30 6115-150

90 15 420-35

M M M

Rastra www.rastra.com (480) 500-8055

AZ, MX Rastra Cement-EPS Blend S P 1206.5-14

15 4-6117-175

90 15 4+20-35

Y M MSince 1972, Take Off and

Engineering Support

Durisol www.durisolbuild.com(855) 387-4765

ON Durisol Wood Fiber-Cement S B24, 36

6-14 163.75- 10.5

16-48

81 12 4+8- 28

Y M M Y Proven since 1953

ShelterWorks, Ltd. www.faswall.com(541) 368-7938

OR Faswall Wood Fiber-Cement S B 24 12 8 6 30 81 12 4+18-23

Y M M P

Nuform Building Technologies www.nuformdirect.com(877) 747-9255

ON Conform PVC (Vinyl) F V 6 to 30’4,

6, 859 6-8 2 22 Y Y Y No other finish needed

Octaform Systems www.octaform.com(888) 786-6282

BC Octaform PVC (Vinyl) F V 6 to 30’4-

24+45-65

6 2 22 Y Y Y P P Gray, white, or tan color

Typical EPS Block EPS Comparison F B 48 16 6 <10 55 6-8 3 24 Y Y M Y Y “Typical” ICF Block

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