How to Quickly Pivot Your Conventional Basement to Logix ICF
Are you considering upgrading to an ICF foundation after you have completed your building plans? The good news is that changing conventional plans to a Logix ICF foundation is a straightforward task – you just have to consider all the nuances of an ICF wall in the shift. Our guide below will help you do just that: you’ll learn what key factors you must consider at both the design and construction stages, and how to get your change approved quickly by the building department. 5 Design Phase Considerations Pay particular attention to the 5 factors below, and your conventional-to-Logix ICF basement pivot should go down without a hitch. 1. Footings You shouldn’t have to change much with the footing design unless your footings are stepped. In case you do have stepped footings, you have two options for creating a smooth interface between them and the ICF basement wall: Use 2 courses of the Logix V12 blocks on the steps, as such footings are typically 24 inches high. Opt for regular, 16-inch Logix Pro blocks, but change the stepped footing heights to 16 inches. Logix ICF Footings 2. Foundation Walls Thickness You’ll need to plan for thicker foundation walls if you’re pivoting your basement design to ICF. It may sound like [...]
