March 5, 20242 yr Well we had our big pour today... Nervous all week. Had a big blowout on the corner...twice! Same corner, 4 blocks gone. Others bits stayed up when I thought they wouldn't. Will have to do the other walls another day. Learnt alot today. I would definitely recommend strap, brace and brace the corners again and again!
March 5, 20242 yr What system of ICF? Deep breaths re-group and go again with the new hard earned knowledge.
March 5, 20242 yr Author We are using Nudura but to be honest I'm sure it can happen with whatever system. Cheers for the words, the pump guy was superb today, I was really on the floor after weeks of ups and downs, he got me going and we got 2 big walls done and concreted a big gable window steel in, so managed to salvage some goodness
March 6, 20242 yr I used Polysteel, and although I didn't have a blow out, I did have one corner move a little which was rescued with big ratchet straps and more sheeting. If I ever did another I would over brace the corners and lintels Edited March 10, 20242 yr by Nickfromwales typo
March 6, 20242 yr We did a basement in ICF a few years ago and had a blowout. Luckily we could wedge some timber between the wall and the face of the excavation and the bulge was not visible as we did a metal stud wall inside. Still, I don't like the thought that during the pour there is so much risk.
March 6, 20242 yr Did you not have on site support from the supplier? If this was your first pour surely they or an experienced installer was overseeing? If nothing else to get it signed off??
March 7, 20242 yr Author 23 hours ago, FM2015 said: Did you not have on site support from the supplier? If this was your first pour surely they or an experienced installer was overseeing? If nothing else to get it signed off?? yes we have had support but not on the day
March 8, 20242 yr Author 4 hours ago, scottishjohn said: and did you have wall bracing system in place? yes, had the alignment in place but not on corners as per instructions
March 8, 20242 yr 13 minutes ago, WiltshireLink said: yes, had the alignment in place but not on corners as per instructions Web 1 in one direction and web 4 in the other on internal corners. First web on both sides for external corners although there's no hard and fast rule on external corners.
March 8, 20242 yr Author 2 hours ago, FM2015 said: Web 1 in one direction and web 4 in the other on internal corners. First web on both sides for external corners although there's no hard and fast rule on external corners. we went 3 and 4 on internal only as per nudura instructions
March 8, 20242 yr 14 minutes ago, WiltshireLink said: we went 3 and 4 on internal only as per nudura instructions Not getting into an argument but the Nudura alignment system and access platform is designed to go on one and four so that you can board(3 board configuration)into the corners with both directions fully supported. Obviously, if you didn't use the platform, it's a moot point but not sure why anyone would advise differently. I know what it says in the manual and got over 100 pours under the belt. Only trying to help for your next pour.
March 8, 20242 yr Author 1 hour ago, FM2015 said: Not getting into an argument but the Nudura alignment system and access platform is designed to go on one and four so that you can board(3 board configuration)into the corners with both directions fully supported. Obviously, if you didn't use the platform, it's a moot point but not sure why anyone would advise differently. I know what it says in the manual and got over 100 pours under the belt. Only trying to help for your next pour. Yes no I'm not contesting your point, just relaying what I did 👍
March 8, 20242 yr Author 1 hour ago, FM2015 said: Not getting into an argument but the Nudura alignment system and access platform is designed to go on one and four so that you can board(3 board configuration)into the corners with both directions fully supported. Obviously, if you didn't use the platform, it's a moot point but not sure why anyone would advise differently. I know what it says in the manual and got over 100 pours under the belt. Only trying to help for your next pour. I've just rewatched it and it definitely says 3 and 4...but then on the video shows your setup! I take your advice. Cheers Edited March 8, 20242 yr by WiltshireLink edit
March 10, 20242 yr On 05/03/2024 at 19:52, WiltshireLink said: We are using Nudura but to be honest I'm sure it can happen with whatever system. Cheers for the words, the pump guy was superb today, I was really on the floor after weeks of ups and downs, he got me going and we got 2 big walls done and concreted a big gable window steel in, so managed to salvage some goodness What Nudura Distributor did you use??
March 10, 20242 yr Author 2 hours ago, Dave Dunker said: What Nudura Distributor did you use?? ICF Central who have been very supportive throughout
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