AMVIC wall is stronger, more soundproof, more resistant to natural disasters, better insulated, has a superior R-value, is more energy efficient, reduces air infiltration and benefits from the thermal mass of the concrete.

When cured, the concrete in AMVIC walls is 50% stronger and use 30% less concrete than traditionally poured walls. While the cost of a bare block or poured wall is less, AMVIC provides insulation and furring strips, and is ready to finish, making it a cost effective and less labor-intensive choice. AMVIC also is far less labor intensive to use where there are frequent openings and/or popouts as are frequently the case in residential construction.

For regular walls, if the stud lands over a web, screw through the stud with a 3" deck screw and connect to the web. If it doesn't span a web, you can use Grapplers (see above) or just spring the stud out and use an adhesive such as Foam2Foam polyurethane foam, liquid nails or similar and glue the face of the 2X to the foam. in the uncommon case where the frame wall is a shear wall, then use anchor bolts or Simpson Ties just like you're installing a ledger and bolt the stud to the concrete.

AMVIC ICF's are the most recently designed blocks on the market, and builders are consistently giving them strong reviews for ease of use and enhanced speed of assembly. The design of the AMVIC blocks makes them the easiest to use of any system available. The blocks arrive on site pre-assembled, and the straight block and 90 deg and 45 deg blocks provide for almost all shape requirements. If additional angles or curves are required, they can be constructed on-site using straight blocks.

Multi-story structures can be built with AMVIC, one story at a time. At present we've built to 8 stories. Each story is stacked 9' to 12' and poured in 2' - 4' lifts in a continuous pour.

Yes, however some local officials may have more experience with this than others. Most of the Northern California and Nevada counties have approved ICF projects recently. Most building departments have dealt with ICF construction previously and are knowledgeable about it. AMVIC's system has been approved by the ICBO Evaluation Service, the primary construction product certification organization in the country. The ICBO report number is ER-5948. Download this ICBO Report.

Yes. The AMVIC forms are used to allow builders to pour a solid concrete wall. However, upon completion, the forms are designed to provide insulation, nailing surfaces, and a vapor barrier, all in one step.

Yes. There are three parts to the below grade waterproofing: French drain (foundation drain), waterproofing, and a drain board ? protection course. An ICF approved spray-on or roll-on liquid waterproofing membrane such as AquaSeal Eco-Flex is recommended from 6 inches above the finished grade to 6" down the footing. A French drain tile system should be installed at the base of the footing and covered with coarse drain rock.

Yes. Radius walls are constructed by removing sections from the inside side panel and bending the ICF into the required shape. Similarly, any angle can be made by miter cutting the form at the proper angle and using foam to join the edges. Ninety-degree and 45-degree corners are manufactured to speed construction since they are the most commonly used corner angle. A newly introduced product/service from AMVIC is custom manufactured curved blocks to build curved walls.

Either can be done well. With block we generally recommend an insulation level of R-5 or more. Usually it is installed adjacent to the block and then a 3/4 inch air space is furred out on the inside. Make sure that the top of this airspace is blocked off from the attic. With frame walls the concern is good insulation installation and reducing air infiltration. Seal gaps, make sure insulation is cut correctly (too long and it tends to bend, too short and it misses spots).

A - When cured, the concrete in AMVIC walls is 50% stronger and use 30% less concrete than traditionally poured walls. While the cost of a bare block or poured wall is less, AMVIC provides insulation and furring strips, and is ready to finish, making it a cost effective and less labor-intensive choice. AMVIC also is far less labor intensive to use where there are frequent openings and/or popouts as are frequently the case in residential construction.

A - For regular walls; if the stud lands over a web, screw through the stud with a 3" deck screw and connect to the web. If it doesn't span a web, you can use Grapplers (see above) or just spring the stud out and use an adhesive such as Foam2Foam polyurethane foam, liquid nails or similar and glue the face of the 2X to the foam. In the uncommon case where the frame wall is a shear wall, then use anchor bolts or Simpson Ties just like you're installing a ledger and bolt the stud to the concrete.

YES. When you order both a frame and a painting we stretch your painting on stretcher bars. Then we frame the painting and put all the necessary hardware for you to hang your painting on your wall.

Yes. There are several ways to do this. We can do it for you or you can have it done by stores that personalize...or you can even do it yourself if you have the artistic ability! (We cannot be responsible for mistakes in personalization done by people other than our company).

for backbone tubing your going to want something stronger than 1/16th like the stock one was made of. If you look at alot of the aftermarket frames the backbone and seat post tube (if it is a single seat post) are really thick wall. I use 1/8th inch thick tubing for downtubes. 1 1/8th OD with a 1/8th tubing thickness. its heavier than the stock stuff. I think .250" dia sounds like a good plan.

The differences reflect style and function. The great advantage of retractable awnings is "shade on demand." You use the awning when you need it for sun protection; otherwise it remains re-tracted. Another big advantage of retractables is the minimal annual maintenance. Possible disadvantages include higher initial cost and limited function (wind and rain can damage this type of awning, which must be retracted in inclement weather).

Answer: It can be accepted if it is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a United States university. Students should contact FCCPT or World Education Services (WES) at www.wes.org to obtain a course by course evaluation of their foreign transcripts. Original transcripts must be received by WES and Stony Brook University.