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@markstipulkoski1389 6 күн бұрын
I can't wait to retire and build an ICF in the mountains of NC. Hope I can find a lot with as pretty of view as yours. My plan is mini-splits and an ERV like you. I'll have to go watch your videos on those when the time comes. BTW, do you use your rooftop deck much?
@LakeLotBuild 5 күн бұрын
We do use the roof quite a bit. We have a deck box full of camping chairs that we keep up there so we can pull out chairs whenever we go up there but we don’t have to worry about furniture blowing around or getting a lot of weather up there. We had about 20 people up there this year for the Fourth of July fireworks over the lake. It was a great time. We also frequently invite our neighbors over to just listen to music and hang out up there.
@stevt77 9 күн бұрын
What about homeowners insurance? Is it more or less expensive? Did you still have to install fire sprinklers?
@TRINITY-ks6nw 13 күн бұрын
H O N E S T Y It is refreshing
@yvestremblay6299 13 күн бұрын
I'll build on waterfront, in Gore, Quebec. Canada 😃
@weatherman8123 15 күн бұрын
So this vanity won't work for plumbing coming out the floor?
@Rambleon444 29 күн бұрын
Why run more expensive 12/2 NM-B Romex 20 amp wire for low-watt LED lights? Isn't this like using a fire hose as a drinking straw?
@joewyatt2269 Ай бұрын
What I love about the metal roofing material as a siding…no butt joints!!! Hate butt joints in siding. Contractors have no clue how to stagger them to not look like a pattern.
@LakeLotBuild 21 күн бұрын
We love it too! 2 years later and it looks and works great.
@joewyatt2269 Ай бұрын
I guess my complaint would be all the line set being so visible on the side of the house. Is there no way to mount that stuff inside the wall?
@LakeLotBuild 21 күн бұрын
We covered the line sets with the metal siding (bent and molded) but yes we could have dug out the styrofoam of the blocks and laid it in. We were just worried that if the systems needed repair, we had a leak in the lines, or clog in the drain lines, we would have to remove the siding off the back of the house. Now we can just unscrew the covers and replace the whole system if we need to.
@joewyatt2269 Ай бұрын
Am I wrong that there’s a seam in the lite deck forms where the aluminum channels break? Wouldn’t that be the easiest way to run romex?
@RoadTripRuss Ай бұрын
Are the interior walls ICF also? and then covered with sheetrock? Okay I watch the rest of it now. And only exterior walls are ICF. I wonder how much more your home would be resistance to tornado/hurricanes if interior walls were ICF also?
@girikamahajan9526 Ай бұрын
Can I check what adhesive you used to secure the quartz onto the steel/wood frame?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
High strength construction adhesive.
@ingewetzel509 Ай бұрын
I'm trying to figure out how to get the drawers in place
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
Check the tabs. The back part of the drawer glide has metal tabs that stick up. Make sure the drawer slides into that.
@robgrundwald Ай бұрын
How is the sewer vent pipe flashed and waterproofed on the roof deck?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
We used the same silicone rubber roofing material all around the pipe. No leaks two years later.
@wrfarms9741 Ай бұрын
Did you add XYPEX to the basement concrete slab?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
Yes we did.
@wrfarms9741 Ай бұрын
@@LakeLotBuild Thanks. We just poured footers and added Xypex to the footers too. NOT cheap! Cost is about $50 per yard. Did you add Xypex to the second story walls too?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
No. Only the slab, footer, and first floor. We have an ICF concrete roof and we added it there too.
@wrfarms9741 Ай бұрын
I am currently building our ICF home and shop. I am still thinking over what type of HVAC system I want. How is the Mr. Cool HVAC system you installed holding up? One thing I am not clear about on with these systems is the filtrations. Do they have a removeable MERV-13 or 14 filter or is it just a foam material?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
We love our Mr. Cool system. Our ERV has the MERV filter but the Mr. cool just has the foam filters.
@hazelreimers6050 Ай бұрын
Watching you from Australia - thanks for all your tips, tricks and insights!
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching ☺️
@CybekCusal Ай бұрын
Unfortunately concrete is not environmentally sustainable or responsible.
@taldal1923 Ай бұрын
I've been looking into ICF homes for a while and one question I constantly have/had that no one really talks about are repair costs. I know the cement makes the walls extremely strong but its not indestructible and there aren't that many contractors with experience using let alone repairing such homes, so I was wondering if the prices were way higher in those cases compared to traditional/metal/etc. and if so by how much. Anytime I've seen ICF homes they are always advertised as a strong singular unit of cement, so in cases like storms or tornados when there are minor damages to the walls what is the process you go through, like do you just fill the hole with cement and patch up the wall or do you redo the entire wall/walls to keep it as that singular unit to maximize its efficiency.
@kathiebauer5165 Ай бұрын
We did ICF ourselves 20yrs ago. Basement walls 12in, windows on 2 walls. Floor over basement is concrete, roof is standing seam metal with full 8ft overhang with walk around porch. All metal interior framing & trusses. Love this house. Really like your choice of siding. We have no load bearing walls, exterior walls hold the trusses. Love this house❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@user-qs2xd6cx3c Ай бұрын
Did the contractor that built the shell of the house also build the foundation?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
Yes. We had a monopour of the footer and the first story walls.
@jonathanreis6017 Ай бұрын
Which model did you guys go with ?? Im currently shopping for a staircase for my deck. And paragon is looking like my best option. Thanks
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
We used Paragon. It looks great. I suggest getting it powder coated though. We just went with the primed one and then had to paint it.
@DavidKane-gq9wd Ай бұрын
How did you get the brackets to align? I have tried everything! 2:11
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
So there is a right way with the right end. So you have to literally try different ends with different ends of the bar. If you don't have the right end, it never aligns. Once you get the right end of the bar with the right piece then it lines up fine. I'm sorry I know it's annoying
@terrencepayne1371 Ай бұрын
great video
@antonkachulkin6980 Ай бұрын
Hi, there! I was following you for many years!) can you please describe your experience on heating and cooling this project with ductless system. Is it enough to heat icf building or radiant or other addition is needed? Thank you in advance! 👍
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
Mr. COOL has worked great. We have really enjoyed the system. Very efficient and comfortable summer and winter.
@tyjonesd 2 ай бұрын
This Panasonic ERV is pretty ideal, I like that you can control the outgoing and incoming air independently.
@Paraclete07 2 ай бұрын
We are are wanting to build an ICF house in the Ozarks as well. Could you share the name of the builder you guys used? Having somebody with a lot of experience would be very helpful for us. Congratulations on the build!
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
ICF walls of the Ozarks!
@elamriehl2360 2 ай бұрын
Just wondering, seems like a lot of labor, forming, Is this cheaper than spancrete ?
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
I'm not sure. It might be but ours is insulated.
@Alphasig336 2 ай бұрын
I prefer full power with 3/4 or even 1” to shower
@aquilalee5900 2 ай бұрын
Love to see the after!
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
We have a video featuring the finished project. Hope you like it!
@DGQ1Q2 2 ай бұрын
Thanks folks, for share this kind of videos. I am testing my new home in the UK. for 3 months. I learn by radon by accident watching youtube videos. I think the average population ignore this silence killer.
@LakeLotBuild 2 ай бұрын
Great! I hope your tests come back with low levels.
@jeffrbake 2 ай бұрын
$79?? I'm betting half of that is the delivery fee and taxes.
@LakeLotBuild Ай бұрын
It is! $35 worth.
@Alphasig336 2 ай бұрын
Roof look real good for solar panels!
@Alphasig336 2 ай бұрын
Shame you don’t have your rebar covers
@Alphasig336 2 ай бұрын
Seems to be a 2’ 8’ sections of OSB would be better than installing 50 small pieces
@ronnoseworthy3171 2 ай бұрын
Great info...convinced us to build our ICF dream home...thanks for the tips🏠😃
@LakeLotBuild 2 ай бұрын
We are three years in and no regrets about building with ICF!
@samcoroama8389 2 ай бұрын
Granite and quartz doesn’t weigh 4k pounds! Maybe 800 lbs max
@RomanDoes 2 ай бұрын
You broke main rule with this installation - no bent ducting within 3ft of connection to ERV. The rest looks goods
@onionpeeler2023 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful house and views, great job guys. Out of curiosity, what state is this in, and what does it cost to build something like this including the land?
@LakeLotBuild 2 ай бұрын
We are in Missouri. We did nearly everything ourselves and the total was around $120 per sq ft (not counting the land of course). It would cost more than $200 a square foot if trades were involved in the construction.
@jacquelinewade1361 Ай бұрын
@@LakeLotBuild Beautiful home!!! I just found your helpful videos tonight after talking to a potential ICF builder in CO. This is the first sq ft estimate I have also seen. Thx!!!
@paulo7200 3 ай бұрын
did you have an architect or builder draw the plans?
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
No. We drew up the plans ourselves. John did the electrical and plumbing plan too.
3 ай бұрын
Great job. I need to replace my stair treads on my outdoor spiral staircase. I'm looking for ideas to apply to the top of each stair to prevent slippage and even heat. Thanks.
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
We are going to use 4" grip/nonslip tape from Amazon.
@JasenMacTurdsen 3 ай бұрын
Looks awesome overall! My dream home building style!
@stevewonder5867 3 ай бұрын
How is the lite deck garage floor holding up after 3 years of use? Would love to have you give a follow up on any issues
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
That is a great idea for a video! It is doing great. In fact, we are just now getting around to finishing the drywall and painting the garage. We've been able to park in the garage several times and there's no signs of stress, strain or any problems. People inside the house and under the garage can't hear cars pulling in. We are very happy with it.
@stevewonder5867 3 ай бұрын
I'm Happy to hear. We are using that system for the entire house about 3500sqft. Of insuldeck. There are very few videos and like seeing how others tackle it. Thank You
@rodsilva80 3 ай бұрын
no rebar? it will crack
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
Doing great so far! The driveway has rebar, this is just a 3-4 inch lip.
@Concreteshoplife 3 ай бұрын
Hey, I have a question. How thick are your foundation walls here? 6" or 8"?
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
12". The concrete is 8" and 2" of insulating polystyrene on each side.
@carmelpule8493 3 ай бұрын
At 7:06 I would have opened up the slot close to the wall, so that around the two rebar on the wall in each slot, there would be more concrete to keep the tensioned ends more secure on the wall capture, just in case the thin beam effect at the end cracks, and the rebar slips. I would even think that the light stuff would not go as far as the wall surface edge below. I am not so happy with the capture of the roof slab on top of the wall, He needs to be careful about the crown effect mentioned at 10:36 as there is no vertical ties to the rebar and when the crown settles the arc will be tensioned downwards putting the vertical web of the concrete narrow beam in tension. The integral structure would mean that the wall will buckle if the crown drops. That construction is going to drum the integrated walls and the roofs. The scene at 14: 27 makes my heart ache as the rebar emerging from the wall curving on to the horizontal are in the wrong position and that corner will not like any vibrations, putting the higher part of the concrete corner in tension hence cracking
@nelmaakino6706 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your simple house but beautiful and done full support
@mrsbryant 3 ай бұрын
It’s great
@morokeiboethia6749 3 ай бұрын
Sorry if you talked about this later in video but I dont have time to watch it all right now but wanted to ask how do the ICF walls handle stress from the foundation settling over time? And how are the ICF walls attached to the foundation?
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
The walls and foundation are done in a monolithic pour so they are one. There is no stress on the walls.
@morokeiboethia6749 3 ай бұрын
@@LakeLotBuild Wow! That's a huge plus! In the long run that's another way an ICF can save a lot of money b/c settling causes a domino effect of many expensive problems. Can decks be attached to an ICF after the home is initally built? Just curious how one would be attached since you wouldn't have a ledger board connection.
@Onward1969 3 ай бұрын
HVAC guy here. Alberta, Canada. HRV’s and ERV’s rarely get balanced on residential. They should be. Most people don’t even know to clean/change the filters on them.
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
Such an important point. We change our filter around every 3 months. They are expensive but it shows every time we clean it that it's time to do it.
@veritas6335 3 ай бұрын
So - what is the difference in a concrete block house and icf construction?
@LakeLotBuild 3 ай бұрын
Icf construction has insulation on the outside and the inside of the concrete wall. It has an r factor of about r50.