Depends on the anticipated loads (incl. seismic) and region: in most of the USA with regular vehicle-loads (3,000lb point load) you can span up to around 26 feet. Most of Canada with 4,000lb point load up to around 24 feet.

How long of a clear span can I get for a house first and second floor, also how thick does the concrete need to be normally in a residential build ?

Classes aren't offered currently due to Covid but experienced installers, distributors or Quad-Lock can support you locally. Florida is covered well, contact us at www.quadlock.com/contact

Great point! Quad-Lock's panel & tie system makes this also fast to install by just using those large washers to secure the frames to the Quad-Lock formwork .

The Quad-Lock ties are unique by incorporating a water-stop feature around every tie. It's the round disks near the centers of ties illustrated at www.quadlock.com/images/engineering/QL_Ties.png We built a tall water-tank that verified that the water-stops work as intended even with a 10ft high water-column. Of course concrete is still somewhat porous so other customary waterproofing techniques are recommended in addition. For example on basements walls with potential for hydrostatic pressure, a self-adhesive SBS membrane plus a dimpled drainage board is installed to drain water to the drainage tile.

The thinner 2-1/4" panels are 2PCF = 30 g/l. The thicker 3" and 4" panels are about 1-1/2 PCF = 24 g/l

We do ship overseas in containers - send us your plans: www.quadlock.com/about/contact_us.php

Tenéis representante en México ?

Si - www.quadlock.com/dealers.php?country=MX

Depends where you are. Contact us at www.quadlock.com/about/contact_us.php

Yes, you can use Quad-Deck for earth-berm "cozy bunker" structures with appropriate engineering.

@@ICFbuildings Thank you for your reply.

Yes, like all reinforced concrete structures they can be designed to resist what's needed in your area.

Thanks a lot!

Over wood-framed buildings it adds a few percent to the total construction cost but you're really saving from day 1, see www.quadlock.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ICFs/insulated_concrete_forms_incentives.htm

Glad you like them!

It depends on what you're building and where. Usually a few percent more than traditional which are recouped within the first few years, see www.quadlock.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ICFs/insulated_concrete_forms_incentives.htm

Usually a few percent more than conventional wood but total cost of ownership is lower from day 1, see www.quadlock.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ICFs/insulated_concrete_forms_incentives.htm

Most types of roofs can be installed. For simpler roof-lines (flat, shed, gable, hip, butterfly roofs) Quad-Deck works well for a 100% "cozy bunker" building, see www.quaddeck.com

Due to COVID we don't currently have Training Seminars scheduled. But construction continues so an experienced installer can help at your jobsite when needed.

Yes! Even 4-7 stories aren't uncommon.

Curved walls are no problem - tight radiuses are more work than large radiuses.

Same here. I wish I could build a home like this.

Like other basement walls you have to let the concrete cure sufficiently and usually install the floors before back filling. Water-proofing is usually done with self-adhesive membranes applied directly to the Quad-Lock exterior and a dimple-board for drainage where needed.

Yes, we can ship in containers.

Our most popular 3" Ultra panels create R-28 walls - that's continuous R-28 unlike so-called "R-19" batts that only get you roughly R-13 in between wood studs.

There are a number of options to hang heavier items: most stud finders detect the plastic ties, for heavier items like kitchen cabinets plywood screwed to the ties is commonly used, for even heavier things you want to attach to the concrete where you can use tapcons or during construction you can embed steel hangers/anchors/bolts into the concrete for everything ranging from decks, garage doors to entire floors.

Quad-Lock has many code approvals: IRC and IBC 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, Miami-Dade County, Canadian, European, UK. Also meets Fire Resistance Ratings up to 4 hrs, ASTM E2634 "Standard Specifications for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems" and CAN/ULC S717.1 "Standard for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form". For details see www.quadlock.com/technical_library/evaluations/

@@ICFbuildings Wouldn't the foam melt?

When concrete with a 3-4" slump goes over the "blades" inside the mixing-truck, it usually breaks into chunks. At a 6" slump it mostly flows over the blades without cracks/breaking into chunks.

Thanks, will do!

Yes, Net-Zero Building Supplies Ltd. Phone: +44 7771 311311

Most exterior finishes work! Stucco can be adhered directly to the foam (after rasping it) per the stucco manufacturer's recommendations, usually requiring a mesh. Wood, plastic or metal cladding is mechanically fastened to plastic ties or, if needed, to "airgap / rainscreen" thin wood strips. Stone and brick finishes are attached with brick ties that are cast into the concrete.

@@ICFbuildings Is a waterproofing layer required above grade? What waterproofing products are recommended for above/below grade?