Another great video Steve! Two things I'd like to have seen. 1) Outside wall treatments (if any). Do you really backfill directly against the block? 2) Rebar caps! I get not running them at times. But at 3:45, if you'd stumbled and fallen backwards, you would have landed in a bunch of uncapped rebar. Workers sticking off-cuts in the ground is fairly typical, but they really should be capped for everyone's safety.
I like the perfect block over traditional ICF mainly because of resistance to termites. Termites won't burrow through perfect blocks but termites love to burrow through the EPS of traditional ICF. The problem being you can't inspect for termite infestation with traditional ICF because the termites are hidden in the EPS. I love the instructions on how to assemble perfect blocks but you never covered the critical detail of the water barrier. I hope you will provide another video covering the installation of the water barrier.
They make great peel and sticks that are terminate resistance or you can put in a band board (cut out 2" of foam at grade) and IF there are termites, they would have to reveal themselves. Buildblock also makes something for it.. ICF is still a better all around product.
Great video Steve. I've never seen this version of an ICF wall. In your detail, it's interesting to see the perimeter drain pipe with the perforation up. I've been under the influence that putting the perforations down allows for a lower standing water height around the pipe without impeding flow through the pipe.
I'm wondering why you stacked with a running bond instead of stacking each block on top of each other. I believe the manufacturer states to stack directly on top.. was there a reason for that?
Does this block create a thermal break between the footing and the foundation wall? How about preventing moisture wicking up from the footing through the foundation wall? Great video
I've built some large homes with Apex blocks, the company is now gone I believe. The rebar could be mostly replaced by the large commercial fiber. I've done a bunch of flat work and gone back and looked at it 15 years later and it has less cracks than the slabs with rebar
Great Video Steve, Amazing how solid the wall is before pouring the concrete. I'm wondering if the walls need bracing like ICF before pouring the concrete? Looks like an amazing product. Cheers, Eric
No need for expensive bracing, membranes, coatings. It doesn't degrade if the project gets delayed. Stucco can be applied directly to exterior. Pest resistant.
There is little to no benefit in ICCF.. You still have to stick frame the inside and the R-Value of ICCF is much lower than ICF.. I believe it has been calculated at R1.7 per inch vs R4-5 per in for ICF. There is a reason they removed all R-value from their website.. They were falsely claiming R30 structures when they are closer to R15. Also the pest resistance is a lie as there are some good examples on forums of rodents eating THROUGH the wall since there is not a solid fill like in ICF..
@@FJB2020 I don't pretend to know what the truth is, but people also claim the r-value of ICF is less than advertised. The whole, r-value vs "effective" r-value because there's no air leakage. The reason I'm considering ICCF, among other options is price. No bracing, no membranes, no coatings. Cementitious exterior ready for stucco. It works out cheaper for me, even if it's not as efficient.
Would this house qualify for a termite bond? I hear pest control companies won’t touch ICFs, for same reasons @steve French mentions below……is that true? I know Perfect Wall is different, but do pest companies agree and insure? I’m also curious how you recommend applying waterproofing, stucco exterior, plaster interior…..I’m excited about this wall system and hope To learn more!
Stucco can go right onto this since it is a cementicous product. I need to ask the company about the use of a rubberized stucco coating for the exterior of an above grade wall.
I would not sacrificed the integrity of my wall and not use the corner block just because of what the inspector likes. Buy a cheap inspection camera (endoscope) for him to inspect down in the cavity. Let the inspector have it if you don't need it anymore or tell him, diplomatically, to step up their game! I'm sure the building code enforcement department in Mawtha's Vinyrd can afford it!
So, *like* ICF, but made of eps toxic garbage, less insulative, lots more work (foam mortar *and* bracing), more rebar, and sourced from 1000s of miles away. What's not to like? Or, just use AAC
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How this basement can be waterproof? No way. Styrcon (styrodur + concrete) as it's called here in EU is a porous and absorbent material. I don't see any continuous (slab to wall) isolation against water capillarity or pressure water. This will be like a sponge with no thermal insulation ability after one season.
Where are the complete homes with perfect blocks........in all their videos they show the homes in construction stages but they will never never show a complete home..........what are they hiding? Are homes ugly or what......can they do a professional video from start to end even if it is 30 or 50 segments!!!!
Another great video Steve! Two things I'd like to have seen. 1) Outside wall treatments (if any). Do you really backfill directly against the block? 2) Rebar caps! I get not running them at times. But at 3:45, if you'd stumbled and fallen backwards, you would have landed in a bunch of uncapped rebar. Workers sticking off-cuts in the ground is fairly typical, but they really should be capped for everyone's safety.
+1 on the caps...cheap protection from a life changing accident!
They could have just capped them with used plastic bottles
I like the perfect block over traditional ICF mainly because of resistance to termites. Termites won't burrow through perfect blocks but termites love to burrow through the EPS of traditional ICF. The problem being you can't inspect for termite infestation with traditional ICF because the termites are hidden in the EPS. I love the instructions on how to assemble perfect blocks but you never covered the critical detail of the water barrier. I hope you will provide another video covering the installation of the water barrier.
They make great peel and sticks that are terminate resistance or you can put in a band board (cut out 2" of foam at grade) and IF there are termites, they would have to reveal themselves. Buildblock also makes something for it.. ICF is still a better all around product.
Great video Steve. I've never seen this version of an ICF wall. In your detail, it's interesting to see the perimeter drain pipe with the perforation up. I've been under the influence that putting the perforations down allows for a lower standing water height around the pipe without impeding flow through the pipe.
Looking forward as well to the rest. Thanks guys
I'm wondering why you stacked with a running bond instead of stacking each block on top of each other. I believe the manufacturer states to stack directly on top.. was there a reason for that?
What are you doing to prevent exterior water from seeping in using ICCF?
How do you fasten to it?
I would like to see more about the footing, And what about some above ground projects with these blocks.
Does this block create a thermal break between the footing and the foundation wall?
How about preventing moisture wicking up from the footing through the foundation wall?
Great video
I've built some large homes with Apex blocks, the company is now gone I believe. The rebar could be mostly replaced by the large commercial fiber. I've done a bunch of flat work and gone back and looked at it 15 years later and it has less cracks than the slabs with rebar
Great details as always
Do you recommend ICCF system in a hot zone like central america? And is it recommended in a hurricane prone area?
First view and excellent video content. Seen your work on Matt’s videos. Love it.
Thanks for video! Awesome product!
the audio is very hard to hear thru the wind...
Thanks for the details
What is sizes this block??
In this video you covered several questions I had, the big one I want to know is water proofing the outside?
How are they protecting the perfect block blow grade? I'd think they'd want to have a Delta like dimple product against that.
Great Video Steve,
Amazing how solid the wall is before pouring the concrete. I'm wondering if the walls need bracing like ICF before pouring the concrete?
Looks like an amazing product.
Cheers,
Eric
You can pour 1 floor at a time without bracing.
I read that bracing isn't usually needed up to 8' heights.
What are the true benefits of the ICCF VS ICF?? I see way more labor and not a good quality controls over the blocks
No need for expensive bracing, membranes, coatings. It doesn't degrade if the project gets delayed. Stucco can be applied directly to exterior. Pest resistant.
There is little to no benefit in ICCF.. You still have to stick frame the inside and the R-Value of ICCF is much lower than ICF.. I believe it has been calculated at R1.7 per inch vs R4-5 per in for ICF. There is a reason they removed all R-value from their website.. They were falsely claiming R30 structures when they are closer to R15. Also the pest resistance is a lie as there are some good examples on forums of rodents eating THROUGH the wall since there is not a solid fill like in ICF..
@@FJB2020 I don't pretend to know what the truth is, but people also claim the r-value of ICF is less than advertised. The whole, r-value vs "effective" r-value because there's no air leakage.
The reason I'm considering ICCF, among other options is price. No bracing, no membranes, no coatings. Cementitious exterior ready for stucco. It works out cheaper for me, even if it's not as efficient.
@@FJB2020 You obviously have not researched this material prior to posting this comment.
Would this house qualify for a termite bond? I hear pest control companies won’t touch ICFs, for same reasons @steve French mentions below……is that true? I know Perfect Wall is different, but do pest companies agree and insure?
I’m also curious how you recommend applying waterproofing, stucco exterior, plaster interior…..I’m excited about this wall system and hope To learn more!
They just wont guarantee it, but they will still treat an ICF home..
Stucco can go right onto this since it is a cementicous product. I need to ask the company about the use of a rubberized stucco coating for the exterior of an above grade wall.
@@ericslater9666Which rubberized stucco coating did you go with? What did the company say about using it on this ICCF?
What kind of glue you using?
Can you my great question about glue you are using?
At what slump is concrete poured in perfect block
I believe 8 or 9
It is actually a grout, no aggregate as in concrete.
Curious why the choice of perfect over bautex, cost? availability?
Bautex is not making product any more
@@goodheat wow that’s shocking! They had such a great offering. What a shame.
what's the pull strength of fasteners drilled into the block?
When he says they have a "great" building inspector over there, he means that the building inspector is a great pain in the rear.
I would not sacrificed the integrity of my wall and not use the corner block just because of what the inspector likes. Buy a cheap inspection camera (endoscope) for him to inspect down in the cavity. Let the inspector have it if you don't need it anymore or tell him, diplomatically, to step up their game! I'm sure the building code enforcement department in Mawtha's Vinyrd can afford it!
So, *like* ICF, but made of eps toxic garbage, less insulative, lots more work (foam mortar *and* bracing), more rebar, and sourced from 1000s of miles away. What's not to like?
Or, just use AAC
Way less bracing needed compared to ICF, rebar amount comparable depending on build/builder. Distance is the big downer though.
Are you the son of a Homebuilder, too? I spent my youth stepping on nails.
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...
Cush (Greek: Ethiopia), means sun-burnt
Phoenicians described by the Greeks, as fair-haired, fair-skinned people
Persia means Lord of the Aryans now renamed IRAN
Zimbabwe once known as Rhodesia
Chicongo once known as Chicago
...
12 Tribes passed through the Caucasus Mountains
(i)ssac's Sons / Saxons / Anglo-Saxons / Europe / Australia / New Zealand / North America / First World
Adamite, he who blushes rosy.
@@mefobills279 Ruddy, to blush
you never show us how hard it is to pull apart a foamed block.
How this basement can be waterproof? No way. Styrcon (styrodur + concrete) as it's called here in EU is a porous and absorbent material. I don't see any continuous (slab to wall) isolation against water capillarity or pressure water. This will be like a sponge with no thermal insulation ability after one season.
Where are the complete homes with perfect blocks........in all their videos they show the homes in construction stages but they will never never show a complete home..........what are they hiding? Are homes ugly or what......can they do a professional video from start to end even if it is 30 or 50 segments!!!!
it's hard to take someone seriously when they are this overweight and show no self respect for their own body