Basic ICF Installation

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Welcome to the BuildBlock Basic ICF Installation Training Course. This is a comprehensive course that will take you through the same Basic ICF Installer Course that BuildBlock conducts in training sessions across the country. This course is provided for free but does require registration. All of the lessons in this course are listed below.

Course Content

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How are ICFs Designed?

ICF Product Advantages

Introduction Review

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Safety Overview

Safety Communication

Elevated Work Surfaces

Jobsite Organization

Safety Code Compliance

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Understanding Labor Overview

Crew Leadership & Skill Level

Crew Size & Leadership

Man Hour Calculations

Jobsite Efficiency Tips

Understanding Labor Review

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Recommended Tools Overview

Common Tools Continued

Tools & Efficiency

Recommended Tools Review

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Basic Estimating Overview

Collecting Required Information

Basic Steps to Estimating

Estimating Concrete

Estimating Rebar

Estimating Review

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Footings, Foundations & Slabs Overview

Rebar Reinforcement

Squaring a Project

Footings, Foundations, & Slabs Review

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Door & Window Openings Overview

Rough Opening Sizes

Bucking Options and Installation

Door & Window Openings Review

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Concrete Reinforcement Overview

Why reinforce concrete?

Concrete Reinforcement

Placement Reinforcement

Concrete Reinforcement Review

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Setting The First Few Courses Overview

Before Stacking Block

Staging Your Project

Stacking the Wall

Setting The First Few Courses Review

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ICF Bracing & Alignment Overview

Understanding Bracing Needs

Setting Up Bracing System

Bracing Components

Attaching Bracing

ICF Bracing & Alignment Review

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Continuing Up The Wall

Continuing Stacking

Install Bucking

Specialty Blocks & Attachments

Roof Attachments

Verifying Reinforcement

Final Reinforcement & Specialty Blocks

Continuing Up The Wall Review

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Penetrations, Beam Pockets, and Blockouts Overview

Wall Penetrations

Penetration Sleeves

Beam Pockets and Blockouts

Penetrations, Beam Pockets, and Blockouts Review

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Pre-Pour Inspection Overview

Inspect the Jobsite

Verify Strapping

Verify Bracing & Alignment System Placement

Inspect Openings

Inspect Penetrations, Knockouts, and Hangers

Verify Concrete Needs

Pre-Pour Inspection Review

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Pouring an ICF Project Overview

Pouring Fundamentals

Pouring Corners & Openings

Pouring In Lifts

Other Pouring Considerations

Pouring an ICF Project Review

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Concrete Consolidation

Consolidating Concrete

Internal Vibration

Consolidation Caution

Concrete Consolidation Review

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Post Pour Concrete Inspection Overview

Understanding Concrete Curing

Understanding Concrete Strength

Post Pour Concrete Inspection Review

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Waterproofing and Backfilling Overview

Waterproofing Code Requirements

Waterproofing Options

Waterproofing Installation

Waterproofing Review

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Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation Overview

Finding Attachment Points

Creating Chases

Mechanical Attachment

Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation Review

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Trades and Interior Finishes Overview

Finding Attachment Points

Additional Attachment Options

Thermal Barriers

Trades and Interior Finishes Review