SMARTBLOCKPLUS INSTALLATION GUIDE

The SmartBlockPlus Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) is an expanded polystyrene and polypropylene composite form for the construction of concrete walls that provide superior strength, durability, and energy efficiency over other methods of construction. Its core design creates a solid reinforced concrete wall of uniform thickness, and the stay-in-place expanded polystyrene insulation provides a stable foundation for the secure attachment of wall coverings, in addition to providing a superior effective R-value (22 – 24) and U-value (0,33 – 0,27) rating.

SmartBlockPlus 12VWF (for 12 inches, 30,48 cm high variable width form) is a flat block that arrives disassembled for easy shipping and storage. . This form is very similar to a conventional form with snap ties. The form creates a flat, solid wall of concrete with nominal widths. The face shells have slots along one side. Eight rigid plastic ties slide into the slots of two face shells to create the assembled block. The face shells measure 30,48 cm high by (40”) 101,6 cm. long. They are (2,125 “) 5,4 cm. thick and made from expanded polystyrene. Their upper and lower edges have teeth for interconnecting adjacent blocks. The ties come in various lengths to create thickness of 3.75, 5,75, 7.75, 9.75, 11.75 inches (9.525, 14.605, 19.685, 25.058 y 29.845 cm) and larger custom-made thickness. EPS end pieces are also available to close off the end of the block so it can be used as a corner.

SmartBlock SF10 (for 10 inches, 25.4 cm, high standard form) is a one piece, all foam, and screen grid block. It measure 25.4 cm high by (40”) 101,6 cm. long and comes in one thickness to create a concrete thickness of (6”) 16,61 cm. This form creates a structural grid of solid reinforced concrete columns and beams (10”) 25,4 cm. on center horizontally and vertically. The face shells have a minimum thickness of (1,75”) 4.45 cm. Their upper and lower edges have teeth for interconnecting adjacent blocks. EPS end pieces are also available to close off the end of the block so it can be used as a corner. The grid pattern permits desired flexibility in high seismic areas. It also facilitates use of more rebar and less concrete to equate the structural strength of a typical (8”) 20,32 cm solid concrete wall.

This Installation Guide for the SmartBlockPlus Insulating Concrete Form is intended to provide a basic overview of the steps necessary for an experienced construction professional to successfully install SmartBlockPlus walls using this stay-in-place forming system. For more detailed and complete instructions, design assistance, and construction tips and techniques, the installer is advised to refer to the Installation Manual for the SmartBlockPlus, the Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, (“Prescriptive Method”) a trained and experienced SmartBlockPlus Distributor and/or a licensed Structural Engineer.

SmartBlockPlus , reserves the right to change, update, modify, or otherwise alter the techniques outlined in this guide, without notice, and the installer is advised to consult with a SmartBlockPlus Distributor or American SmartBlockPlus directly for the latest information available on the proper design and installation of these Forms.

The procedures in this guide are designed to be in compliance with all building codes and the installer is advised to determine which codes have jurisdiction over the project to be constructed and to consult with the appropriate agency(ies), evaluation reports, and code officials to ensure compliance with these codes. For more information on all SmartBlockPlus products, technical services and support, contact your local distributor or you can also visit our web site at www.SmartBlockPlus.com.