Basic ICF Installation Concrete Consolidation Consolidation Caution

Consolidation Caution

  1. Do not over vibrate above or along the sides of doors or windows. This will cause the block or bucking to lift, slide, buckle, or bulge and could blow out a block.
  2. Do not over vibrate a wall. Over vibration can cause large aggregate to settle to the bottom of the wall.
  3. When vibrating the concrete, it is recommended you use a low impact pencil vibrator with a maximum ¾” or 1” head size. The technique used is fast in / slow out with the average pull out rate of 4” to 6” per second.
  4. Do not over vibrate screen grid ICFs.
  5. Spot glue the top course every 18” inches (every 3 webs).
  6. Pour top course slightly high as it will settle during vibration.

     

Over vibration can cause extra pressure to bow the buck out of place. Problems like these are uncommon but must be taken into consideration
Over vibration can cause extra pressure to bow the buck out of place. Problems like these are uncommon but must be taken into consideration