Some ICFs have bucks as a part of the package. So you dont have to worry about wood rot. Also, wouldn't the concrete catch on screws better than nails?
@wcbscout I tried to show this, but it was awkward getting the shot. I used 3½ inch decking screws and fender washers that I screwed through a wooden strap for a temporary hold. I took them down after concrete was poured.
im litterally working on my icf bucks every night. In georgia it is 100 degrees in the day. I didnt use pressure treated either. I am just going to paint the edges with a water proofer. I also didnt use the nails. I used a 5/8 dove tail bit to make a groves on all sides. Stole the idea from nudura prebuck.
Hey those are a great details! I never would have thought to do the liquid applied water proofer or the grooves. Sounds less intrusive than nails, for sure!
Some ICFs have bucks as a part of the package. So you dont have to worry about wood rot.
Also, wouldn't the concrete catch on screws better than nails?
@Th3120ck yes you are probably correct about the screws. However, the detail we chose will also work great.
Could also do ceramic coated screws through the bucks, Into the ICF wall cavity.
Will give the concrete something to grab
@@Artemeco good idea!
How did you attach to the icf foam
@wcbscout I tried to show this, but it was awkward getting the shot. I used 3½ inch decking screws and fender washers that I screwed through a wooden strap for a temporary hold. I took them down after concrete was poured.
im litterally working on my icf bucks every night. In georgia it is 100 degrees in the day. I didnt use pressure treated either. I am just going to paint the edges with a water proofer. I also didnt use the nails. I used a 5/8 dove tail bit to make a groves on all sides. Stole the idea from nudura prebuck.
Hey those are a great details! I never would have thought to do the liquid applied water proofer or the grooves. Sounds less intrusive than nails, for sure!