ICF Roof - Highly Insulated Roof

[@usnva5638]

This is how you build a house when you don't want to live in a fire hazard, and when you don't want to worry about your home blowing down from high winds, and when you don't want termite infestation, and when you want a much higher R value than stick construction can offer, meaning lower energy costs. Two by fours [actually measuring 1 1/2 x 3 1/2] with a whopping R13 batt insulation = LOL. This is how you build a house when you want to pay less in labor costs rather than paying top dollar for 19th century throwbacks beating nails into wood. Yeah, this is how I want to build a house!

[@RyanRoad99]

Its always good to see experts posting comments!! Well, the "gap" referred to below is closed using the same panel in the video - just cut to fit. The panel itself does not have any concrete in it - its pure insulation and the steel which allows tremendous spans with no need for support. Spans of 7.5 meters can be achieved with no support. All constructive comments welcome!!!

[@PhotonHerald]

Translation: It's a SIP (Structural Insulated Panel), not an ICF (Insulated Concrete Forum).

[@agr18181]

Constructive comment: keep your workers safe! (that's not the way)

[@WinstonHenderson-wn5go]

I think this is actually an ICE block not an SIP

[@C24B9]

was concrete put into the roof later? or, were the panels merely used as a "framework" for roofing? I was thinking "spray in" insulation, in lieu of concrete may work, but wasn't sure if the concrete was needed for stability in the design.

[@murrayadams6469]

Nice tag line!😱

[@6806goats1]

Was going to reply under Turbo's post but he's correct. This is a SIP and not ICF. Not trying to be a dick, just thinking that maybe you can correct the title. Looks like the walls could be ICF though. I'm looking for info on ICF's for the roof versus SIP but I think I'd be good to go with ICF walls and SIP's for roof. Thanks for posting this as I haven't seen metal SIP's yet. Most are OSB style but maybe different countries have different styles.

[@johndeneen5480]

Awesome! Love it. How much? R Value? We build Passive Solar with no mechanicals needed so its perfect.

[@shatteredsquare]

working on workers comp early retirement? "Just swing it around, I'll catch it!"

[@Buldgr]

Didn't you see the hi-viz vest? You don't need a tag line if you've got a hi-viz vest!

[@shatteredsquare]

Buldgr easier to find the body!

[@Buldgr]

LOL agreed!

[@jonr5000]

These are concrete filled? Seems like one could add just a little more steel and skip the concrete entirely.

[@Futurestone]

jonr5000 why make it weaker?

[@wayneparke554]

No, no concrete in the roof panels. Just steel reinforced rigid insulation panels. Very strong, light weight, durable, fire proof.

[@ppmm2417]

I am new to ICF houses but want our next home to be ICF.

[@billmccance7762]

amvic icf call pacific icf

[@agr18181]

Take guy on the roof is still alive? And the others keep all their fingers?

[@etgaffney]

I don't need no safety ropes...

[@markssquared]

Evan Gaffney Especially when wearing high visibility vests. XD

[@rhoadessmithing9049]

9 years late and a dollar short but any way someone knows the manufacturer of these roof panels?

[@faheemahmad51]

You can make these panels yourself by using galvanized "C" channel up to 6" wide or custom order them in 8" width and insert tje foam between them

[@WinstonHenderson-wn5go]

Greenstone manufacturing

[@TurboSouthAfrican]

ICF - stands for Insulated Concrete Form. I think you have your terminology wrong.

[@claudemaximus9409]

Safety second....

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

1:36 what could go wrong? I'm going going to stick my hand between these concrete panels.

[@fattyfat-fat6639]

WoW!! That was a waste of time!!

[@LTVoyager]

Looks like amateur hour.