Hobbs Vertical ICF Components

Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System Components:

(Components Arrive Pre-Cut to Your Specified Wall Height)

The Hobbs VICF unique design combines the best of Engineered ICF technology and traditional construction techniques. Use the Hobbs VICF Wall System for residential and commercial basement, slab-on-grade, and multi-story wall applications.

• Designed with both a concrete upper and lower continuous structural beam
• Columns (5.25″ x 4″) are spaced at 16″ o.c.
• Contour Wall design is spaced at 16″ o.c. like a wood stud wall
• The proprietary EPS foam insulating panels and vertical design allows concrete to flow “with” the system requiring minimal vibration. However, all concrete walls are required to be vibrated according to ACI-318 standards
• The web created by the EPS foam panels between columns and beams maximizes the walls’ insulating value placing only as much concrete structurally necessary, saving concrete and a total EPS panel thickness of either 7 1/4” (exposed stud) or 7 7/8” (stucco ready) exceeding an averaged R value of +R30. The EPS panels are “hot-wire” typically by a CNC method which allows for added EPS thickness to achieve even higher insulation values if requested.
• Panels are available in both “Exposed Stud” (E.S.) and “Stucco Ready” (S.R.) designs. The exposed stud version provides a built-in 1/8″ drainage plane behind siding, while the stucco ready design adds an additional 5/8” of EPS foam (+R-value) and hides the studs within the foam panel allowing for a direct applied E.F.I.S. or stucco finish (by others)
• Our “Flat Wall” design is used alongside our “Contour Wall” for areas, such as, around windows & doors, beam pockets and extreme point loads from above. The flat wall design is also exclusively used throughout projects in heavy seismic and high wind loading areas that require added horizontal rebar.

• Flat Wall design can be used exclusively throughout an entire project or used with our contour wall design around window/door openings or at beam pockets. When used with our contour wall design engineers specify the locations flat wall is to be used, for example, where added horizontal rebar is necessary
• Flat wall is spaced at 8″ o.c. and is a solid 6″ nominal concrete thickness throughout the form (net 5.25″)
• Just like the contour wall design, the flat wall design EPS panels are available in both exposed stud (E.S.) and stucco ready (S.R.) designs. The exposed stud design reveals the furring assemblies (studs) providing a built-in drainage plane, while the stucco ready design adds an additional 5/8” of EPS foam (R-value) and hides the studs within the foam panel allowing for a directly applied E.F.I.S. or stucco finish (by others)
• Flat wall is used often in high seismic and wind loading zones where “special” rebar detailing is required structurally.

• Furring assemblies (studs) are positioned every 8″ o.c. spacing (flat wall) or 16” o.c. spacing (contour wall) depending on which version
• Horizontal rebar holders are integrated every 9″ o.c. into the furring assemblies for easy rebar placement eliminating the need to wire-tie rebar saving time and money. This feature eliminates many engineers concerns of rebar movement during concrete placement. Exact rebar placement is critical to the structural strength of any reinforced concrete wall
• Extra-wide 2 1/2” flanges run the full height of the walls on both the exterior and interior sides of each furring assembly to provide a generous surface for attaching exterior and interior materials, such as drywall and siding. Our optional “stucco ready” design hides the furring assemblies with-in the foam panels for direct stucco applications
• Made from 100% post-industrial recycled PVC for incredible fastener pull-out strength
• Even the die-punched “voids” during manufacturing are re-ground and put directly back into our furring assemblies, significantly reducing land-fill waste
• Furring assemblies are “pre-cut” to your specified length saving time and money. PVC furring assemblies weigh .76# per l.f. with 128 pieces per full pallet.

• Retainer clips are snapped into place of the furring assembly web to both secure the foam insulating panels and vertical rebar during assembly of the Hobbs VICF Wall System.
• The retainer clip has 2 vertical positions for either a “center” or “off-set” locations to optimize the placement of the rebar for added strength
• Retainer clips eliminate wire tying vertical rebar which significantly saves time and money while eliminating any potential rebar movement. Exact rebar placement is critical to the structural strength of any reinforced concrete wall
• Made from injection molded ABS plastic. Nearly zero land-fill waste with during manufacturing
• The number of retainer clips required depend on the wall height and are specified by order. See engineered shop drawings for a quantity schedule by furring assembly length

• Aligns the bottom of the Hobbs VICF wall system
• Attached to the concrete slab or footing
• The base angle is installed to ensure that the Hobbs Vertical ICF Wall System will maintain the exact dimensions of the structure
• Made from galvanized sheet metal
• Installs with various fastener types. Ram-set method with concrete nail and washer is fast to install and the preferred method. However, a concrete nail or concrete screws can be used as well

• The strongest corners of any ICF! Our corner design significantly reduces the amount and cost of bracing and reduces labor. Our corners do not move allowing tight job-site tolerances
• Galvanized sheet metal eliminates blow-outs and movement
• Our 90-degree corner has 10.5” of total attachment area exterior finishes, such as, siding corner trim
• Our inside corners provide a 2.5” attachment surface area for attachment of exterior siding or drywall
• Set a corner assembly plumb just once and never do it again – the Hobbs VICF corners keeps walls accurate, plumb, and true
• The design allows for nearly any angle without cutting, tying, gluing, or taping
• Corner components arrive pre-cut to your specified wall height/length and can be assembled with self-tapping sheet metal screws in minutes (by others)
• Available in stucco ready exterior design that is ready to receive E.I.F.S. or stucco, as shown above, or exposed stud design with metal to the outside for easy attachment of exterior finishes

• Design provides generous 2.5″ of attachment area for the inside corners for exterior siding, stucco or interior drywall depending on which side of the wall the inside corner is placed
• Components assemble quickly using self-tapping sheet metal screws (by others)
• Available in our exposed stud (E.S.) or stucco ready (S.R.) designs
• Allows flexibility to position a tee wall at any location the project requires

• Hobbs often provides our customers with under-slab EPS sheeting delivered on the same truck as the Hobbs Vertical ICF saving time of coordination, off-loading and shipping costs
• Nearly any thickness can be “hot-wire” cut per your specified “R” value
• Typically, thicknesses between 2″ – 4″ are common
• Typically, sheets are 48″x96″ / 4′ x 8′
• EPS is approved for use in direct contact with soils