Building an insulated concrete form icf building or house allows for the application of many types of exterior finishes.
Putting siding on icf walls.
Metal siding or brick are also good options but note that brick requires.
This is a frequently asked question in the industry.
I do think it s a good product bu.
James hardie says this product is not recommended for icf install.
I have lots of experienced at vinyl and hardy board but i have yet to install vinly on icf s.
Icf insulated concrete forms are premade forms that fit together like legos or large interlocking blocks.
Buildblock building systems offers three different block styles.
Cover the walls in wood vinyl or hardboard siding for a classic timber look.
It is doable but i ll warn you it s a pita to install.
Masonry veneers stucco panel siding vinyl or wood siding and fiber cement boards.
Buildblock and buildlock are similar and will be treated together.
It s an understandable one given that on the surface eps foam panels and icf block construction may not sound all that conducive to traditional exterior finishes.
I m think screwing the siding on is probalby the best for staying secured on the wall but seem to very time consuming.
If you can install the finish on a traditional wood frame structure you can install it on an icf wall.
Screw the siding panels into the exposed icf using corrosion resistant screws such as galvanized or stainless steel screws.
Does anyone have any experience installing vinly siding on icf insulated concrete forms homes.
Installing cement fiber board siding over an icf is becoming more prevalent.
There is little instruction from the siding or backer board manufacturers due to the variations among icf blocks.