This wont take long. I have been looking at IFC’s alot on the internet and cant find a general price for them. I have even googled IFC prices and I still cant come up with anything. My current foundation is about 20,000 $ 1900sq ft w3car I am guessing I can cut this almots in half on my next one with a diy IFC.
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ICFs?
$15-18 for a straight form, more for corners - call a distributor for exact pricing.
Don't forget rebar, window bucks, foam and accessories, rental bracing etc.
I had $11K in 2 floors of 1900 s.f. (just forms - AMVIC)
I had $7300 in 2200 ft 8'4" basement walls forms. Remember to add stuff as mentioned earlier such as rebar, bracing rental, pump truck, waterproofing, vibrator rental, etc.
Total cost DIY including 35 yds concrete $10,300.
I figured DIY ICFs are almost break even as having somebody form and pour. I would do it again given the chance...
CRF
I looked into doing a basement with IFC's and after all the calc's were in I figured that I would be at about even with the guys that came out formed and poured but I'd be ahead on the insulation/ framing walls part, which seamed to make it a better deal from my standpoint.
Doug
Exactly the conclusion I came to also.
ARXX 8" standard block or 90 degree corners both cost us around $20 each.
ICF prices are allover the place depending on your dealer. I had been using Polysteel brand but the distributor sold out and the new folks are trying to charge 30% more than the original owner.
My last basement was 3,200 and cost just under 15k with a finished floor and 9' of wall above the floor.
I see ICFs not as a big money saver but as a good systen that is easy to use and if properly done gives you a nice water tight, well insulated basement area. If the walls aren't straight, plumb and level it's my fault not some concrete sub with a band on stumblers.
Thanks. the house you described is larger that mine With a floor 4g's cheeper.
Insulated concrete foundation
you might have better luck if you searched for ICFs instead of IFCs
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