FOLD-FORM®
An Affordable Building Technique for the Professional Contractor or Experienced Do-it-youself Builder.
Use our online Fold-Form Estimator to receive a quote.
Insulating Concrete Forms for ... Basements, Foundations, Homes and Apartments.
Insulating Concrete Forms for ... Commercial, Agricultural, or Industrial Buildings
Exclusive Features reduce labor and speed finishing!
- Universal, 2-way Corner Kits
- Concealed Corner Ties
- Internal Alignment Brace
- Concealed Furring Strips
- Interlocks on All Sides
The Fold-Form system is made up of pre-assembled, interlocking concrete form sections. Each section is 4 square feet in size (4 feet wide, 1 foot high). They allow the user to build insulated foundations and buildings with concrete walls from 4-inches to 16-inches thick and accommodate the worldwide codes for steel reinforcing.
Exclusive Folding Form
Patented folding design cuts shipping and handling costs by 40% to 60% when compared to rigid block systems.
Energy-Efficient: The insulating value of finished walls is in excess of R-23. Solid concrete walls eliminate the drafts normally associated with framed buildings. Utility cost reductions of 20% and more are common when compared to ordinary homes*, basements or commercial buildings.
* Portland Cement Association Study
Strong: Fold-Form’s solid concrete foundations resist buckling and cracking better than hollow block construction. For above-ground buildings, a 4-inch thick Fold-Form wall is 3 to 4 times stronger than typical wood frame construction.
Quiet: Fold-Form’s combination of high-mass concrete and permanent insulation panels will reduce sound penetration by 50%.
Secure: The proven resistance to fire, violent winds and earthquakes makes every Fold-Form structure a comforting barrier to the most extreme elements.
Fast: The exclusive interlocking form blocks go together with a minimum of labor, training and equipment. Special kits and accessories speed the set-up of common corners and custom shapes.
Simple: Fold-Form is the preferred forms for the professional contractor and serious do-it-yourself builder. Hand tools and common hardware are all that’s needed for most projects. Since the insulating forms stay in place, the steps for interior and exterior finishing are reduced to a minimun.
Versatile: Fold-Form creates the same flat, monolithic concrete walls as conventional, removable forms. They require no special structural engineering or design changes.
Affordable: For the builder, Fold-Form means reduced jobsite labor. For the homeowner, it means smaller heating/cooling equipment and lower utility costs or insurance premiums. The result? Fold-Form structures often cost less to build and maintain than conventional building systems.
Special Applications and Benefits
Customized Shapes: Virtually any special wall shape is easily constructed with Fold-Form. A unique internal alignment accessory insures precise, accurate projects. Curved walls, T-intersections, transition corners and special corner angles are all accomplished with patented Fold-Form accessories.
Year-Round Projects: Fold-Form’s high insulating value dramatically reduces the costs and risks associated with concrete or masonry construction during cold weather. In addition, the costly steps required for concrete building in extremely hot conditions are eliminated because of the form’s thermal barrier.
Commercial Applications and Benefits
Fold-Form is a cost-effective technique for building warehouses, office and retail complexes as well as multistory structures or special use buildings.
Installers and designers must comply with local building codes for monolithic, reinforced concrete construction. If local codes are not available, structural design parameters are available from ACI (American Concrete Institute) and the PCA (Portland Cement Association). Guidelines for the proper assembly, bracing and concrete placement for Fold-Form are available from authorized Fold-Form suppliers.
Pre-Assembly
Customized Form Kits - Form Kits of our ICF Forms are assembled into major sections for delivery to the job site. Their size and complexity is determined by the project’s specification, and often reduce contractor labor from days to hours and reduce the amount of skilled labor needed to install the ICF systems.
General Specifications
Folding EPS Form Sections:
Form Widths for Concrete Wall Thicknesses of 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" 14" and 16"
Special purpose Ties and accessories are available to assemble custom shapes.
In-Wall Bracing - Available in 2.75", 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" widths.
R-Values - R-18 - Insulating forms only, by test / R-23 - Finished walls by calculation
To determine concrete volumes (Cubic Yards):
Height (feet) x Length (feet) x Thickness (inches) X .0031 = Cubic Yards
Form Wall Thickness - 2" per side, continuous
Fire Rating - (Siliceous Aggregate) by test, without insulation:
4" - 1 hour / 6" - 3 hours / 8" - 4 hours
STC (Sound Transmission Class) - STC 53 - 8" Concrete, forms and finish, by calculation
Finishing Techniques
Interior - Drywall applied directly over insulation surface, attached with standard drywall screw into concealed spacer tie.
Exterior - Synthetic masonry, damproofing or weatherproofing applied directly onto insulation surface per manufacturer. Prefabricated finishes are attached mechanically into exposed polypropylene forming ties or to continuous furring strips with fasteners which are appropriate for exterior use.
In buildings where people normally work, reside or assemble polystyrene concrete forms must be fully protected from the interior of the building by a fire resistant material such as ½ inch gypsum board (drywall) or the equivalent.
Installer must follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions and warranty restrictions for all materials applied to wall forms.
