ZONT™ BRACING
THE 12 HOUR FOUNDATION
James Hinks is a home builder in Chilliwack, BC. This is his first ICF foundation which was installed by SED Construction Ltd.
Construction of the walls began at 8:00 AM. By the end of the day the foundation, including bracing, was substantially complete. The next day the concrete pour began at 1:00 PM, with the 45 metres being poured in three and one half hours.
The foundation has 271 lineal feet of wall, with a maximum wall height of 14'-3". Surface area of the walls is 2,352 square feet including 15 corners and numerous openings.
The second layer of blocks is being installed, while on the far side, Zont brackets are being attached to the wall.
The Zont bracing is height adaptable. This wall is 14' high - higher walls are accommodated by more levels of Zonts and walers.
With the 14'-3" walls, Shawn installed four sets of horizontal walers, to ensure a straight and true concrete wall.
This photo was taken at 3:56 PM on the first day. The foundation is substantially complete.
The next day pour is complete, 45 cubic meters. "I'm very impressed with the speed of the ICF and the bracing system", said James Hinks.
