How to Assemble Forms for the Nudura One Series

[@SpaceCrete]

Nice demo! Is there any way to avoid all the plastic ties and such?

[@uptokode]

Not really. I mean you could but the incredible amount of bracing you would need for both sides would be overwhelming.

[@SpaceCrete]

@@uptokode Thanks! Your videos are really great. And it is wonderful that you illustrate processes for locating mass and insulation where they are most beneficial. If concrete does not need containment (has no fluid pressure) right after vibrational placement, then form ties (or even forms) are not needed. To do that, a thickener is injected near the end of the pump line. Then, initial confinement is needed only for the vibrating part. Consider it light slip-forming against panels of foam. Of course attachment for cladding needs to be worked out in advance.

[@uptokode]

I wish i could show you a retaining wall fail I had just recently not using ties. I had to tear the interior form work out, shovel the concrete out, wash the rebar and forms, place the interior wall again, super brace the heck out of it and then pour again later that day. Long day to say the least!

[@SpaceCrete]

@@uptokode Thanks for the story! Sounds terrible! Using inline rheology modification, the concrete can hold immediately after vibrating. Can go vertically at up to a foot per minute, if foam is in place one side. Machine-controlled placement is the best way to go. Confine the concrete while vibrating then move on.

[@uptokode]

Very cool.

[@jamesivett3466]

Hi Kode! We are looking at using the single sided ICF over in the UK but have to import the wood cut to size/pre-drilled which is looking extortionate with the price of timber and import taxes going through the roof! Do you recon it would be worth it or would it be much more work to rip down full sheets and pre-drill ourselves? Thanks in advance for your help! Keep up the great work!

[@דניס-ל1מ]

can i use the Plywood plates more than one times? when i build a 20 feet wall and i do it in 2 steps so i can maybe use the plywood 2 times ? or is this not the best idea? in this case i can reduce my shipping cost

[@kendog52361]

I didn't catch where you get/got the jig from. Is it available/sold by Nudura, another company, or is it something you guys made, yourselves?

[@uptokode]

Oh sorry. Yes made by Nudura

[@michaelmills4927]

When would this be applicable? It seems like it is as much work as standard concrete forms. I've worked with Nadura before but never used anything like this.

[@uptokode]

I have a video on the advantages of this system. Might help answer some questions for you.

[@kendog52361]

One option that it could be used for is basements, in "higher bug areas", or to simplify the outside waterproofing. Because all of the foam would be on the inside, you don't need to worry about bugs eating the foam away, and you not knowing since it's underground and buried. Another advantage, the waterproofing, is if you have a preferred method of waterproofing, such as a liquid applied WRB, but it isn't certified as safe for ICFs, by having the "pure concrete" on the outside, you could use most any waterproofing setup you would otherwise use for concrete, without having to worry about any "foam" being dissolved/eaten away by the waterproofing materials.

[@mannribera]

That Mike guy seems to have that 'it' factor

[@mannribera]

Cool video btw

[@uptokode]

You know it Dan! 😉