Insulated Concrete Form Monopour Installation 

Haha. We are really pissed at that as well. We were not able to make the drive back up to site on the pour day, but everything went smooth!

@@FabFormIndustries this is a real confidence building video to watch for someone that hasn’t done this before. Just to see how all the pieces go together is great. That’s why seeing the real pour would have been interesting to compare to the older one I had seen before. Regardless a great video if you’re trying to do the monopour thing

Awesome. If you have any questions you can get us anytime info@fab-form.com or (888)303-3278

They are always busy for obvious reasons!

Not at all! This system is definitely not for every build and not for every contractor. For the Monopour you want a relatively small layout, with a simple design and level excavation. For builds with multiple steps, corners, t's and jogs we would recommend pouring your footings first with Fastfoot and then stacking blocks. Give your old Geezer mind a break will ya! Thanks for your input.

Yes lots of project using Helix instead of rebar. Makes the process much easier to align and adjust when you eliminate rebar; www.fab-form.com/fastfootMp/cirrusHomes.php

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@@anonymousbyproxy8250 I'm pretty sure he knows this

We don't recommend using traditional steel braces with the Monopour system. The problem is adding all of that extra weight to the feet, and when you adjust the brace it will want to kick the bottom of the wall out. It has been done in the past, but we don't recommend it.

long story short, our Monopour system does not work with Quadlock. You need an ICF where the plastic ties are embedded into the ICF itself. Depending on the height of the ICF wall you can go this route; vancouvericf.com/mpStakedOverview Yes no issue with steps, it just needs to be a multiple of the height of the ICF blocks you are using; www.fab-form.com/fastfootMp/ecoHeritage.php

@@FabFormIndustries first of all, I want to thank you, well, you said something in your comment that really helped me out and make me further process this, talking about the plastic ties are in bedded. Quad lock does make that I found out yesterday it's called FS you have to request it and typically their website says around areas where you need additional nailer's. After sending this request/question to you, I did find this link always looking for additional thoughts, especially from experts, like yourself and people that take the time to share knowledge like yourself I commend anyone that shares knowledge thank you again so much. this video and link if from 12 years ago from what I can figure out. Even though they don't have the embedded tie, they put ties at the bottom so you could screw the legs into. I was trying to figure this all out. Still don't know if it works well. Yeah it looks like it works in the fast foot video. www.fab-form.com/fastfootMp/fastfootMpProjectHh.php

@@MartyHuie That was the first Monopour we did, and we would not do it again. Unlike every ICF out there, you must make your own corners instead of a machine doing it for pennies on the dollar. You must glue your bottom ties into the ICF, so that they do not pop out from the block until you attach your Fastfoot at the end of the build. It can be done, if Quadlock is your only option in your local market. Or you can go something like this method; vancouvericf.com/mpStakedOverview

Pour went really well, but we were not able to get back up to site to film it.

@@FabFormIndustries thx for explaining. This was otherwise a great vid. Thx!!

@@FabFormIndustries then don't waste our time

@@berserker8316 get lost

Yes this job used Nudura ICF, but the Monopour system works with all horizontal ICFs where the plastic web is embedded into the foam.

We have a calculator on our website that tells you where to attached the Fastfoot to the bottom of the ICF. This will change depending on the width/depth of your footing; www.fab-form.com/fastfootMp/fastfootMpInstallation.php

Most likely the footing increased in depth a couple inches over the excavation. It would be prudent to check for changes in depth and adjust attachment. You can see our calculator at the bottom of this page; www.fab-form.com/fastfootMp/fastfootMpInstallation.php

In ICF construction you need to cut the blocks to achieve certain wall lengths, building in from corner to corner. If you have flexibility in the builds design you can eliminate this step, but on most builds you will have a "marriage line" or "common seam" on each wall.

@@FabFormIndustries I can see that, but why not stagger the cuts like every other junction? This is the only time I've seen someone do it this way and I can't see any advantage, and quite a few disadvantages.

@@yellowsupra88 You can stager your joints if you are able to cut on one of the nodules of the ICF. But even if this is the case, it has to be directly in the middle between two webs. Otherwise the plastic webs will not line up. Leading to issues attaching drywall and bracing later on in certain areas.

@@FabFormIndustries ah that makes sense! Thank you so much for responding

@@yellowsupra88 No problem! Get back to us anytime with your questions; info@fab-form.com (888)303-3278

On this job it was Nudura. But any horizontal ICF where the webs are embedded into the foam will work

Feel free to email us a set of your plans; info@fab-form.com and give us a call anytime with your questions 1-888-303-3278

@@FabFormIndustries can you do this when skiing step footings?

That is our Zont ICF Bracing system. You can find more info here; www.fab-form.com/zontBracing/zontBracingOverview.php

Absolutely yes.

Potentially that could work

Hey to each his own! Thanks for taking a chance on an odd product, we really appreciate it!

The device is called a rotary laser level, consist of a central station mounted on a tripod and a pole with the beeping detector mounted on it and sliding on the pole. In US Bosh units are most popular, a kit costs about 600 $. (But of course u can use a simple linear laser, or a transit device on a tripod or the hose method - all to be found on utube). If your addition is small, just use a clear hose of small diameter and enough wall to wall length.

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Build Block has online web webinare courses and videos.

This one is Nudura but any horizontal ICF will work with the system

@A H .. You have "code" on the brain. .. Who mentioned code? .. "GTF outta here..

We were too busy to film the concrete pour, so will be updating this video with a voiceover and concrete pour in the coming weeks. This is just to assist our customers that are working with the product right now.

www.fab-form.com/dealer.php If there is no one in your area we can ship to your door in 3-5 business days info@fab-form.com (888)303-3278

Cheaper? Not a chance