Are the interior walls ICF also? and then covered with sheetrock? Okay I watch the rest of it now. And only exterior walls are ICF. I wonder how much more your home would be resistance to tornado/hurricanes if interior walls were ICF also?
@girikamahajan95269 күн бұрын
Can I check what adhesive you used to secure the quartz onto the steel/wood frame?
@LakeLotBuild8 күн бұрын
High strength construction adhesive.
@ingewetzel50911 күн бұрын
I'm trying to figure out how to get the drawers in place
@LakeLotBuild8 күн бұрын
Check the tabs. The back part of the drawer glide has metal tabs that stick up. Make sure the drawer slides into that.
@robgrundwald14 күн бұрын
How is the sewer vent pipe flashed and waterproofed on the roof deck?
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
We used the same silicone rubber roofing material all around the pipe. No leaks two years later.
@wrfarms974114 күн бұрын
Did you add XYPEX to the basement concrete slab?
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
Yes we did.
@wrfarms974114 күн бұрын
@@LakeLotBuild Thanks. We just poured footers and added Xypex to the footers too. NOT cheap! Cost is about $50 per yard. Did you add Xypex to the second story walls too?
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
No. Only the slab, footer, and first floor. We have an ICF concrete roof and we added it there too.
@wrfarms974114 күн бұрын
I am currently building our ICF home and shop. I am still thinking over what type of HVAC system I want. How is the Mr. Cool HVAC system you installed holding up? One thing I am not clear about on with these systems is the filtrations. Do they have a removeable MERV-13 or 14 filter or is it just a foam material?
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
We love our Mr. Cool system. Our ERV has the MERV filter but the Mr. cool just has the foam filters.
@hazelreimers605016 күн бұрын
Watching you from Australia - thanks for all your tips, tricks and insights!
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching ☺️
@CybekCusal18 күн бұрын
Unfortunately concrete is not environmentally sustainable or responsible.
@taldal192321 күн бұрын
I've been looking into ICF homes for a while and one question I constantly have/had that no one really talks about are repair costs. I know the cement makes the walls extremely strong but its not indestructible and there aren't that many contractors with experience using let alone repairing such homes, so I was wondering if the prices were way higher in those cases compared to traditional/metal/etc. and if so by how much. Anytime I've seen ICF homes they are always advertised as a strong singular unit of cement, so in cases like storms or tornados when there are minor damages to the walls what is the process you go through, like do you just fill the hole with cement and patch up the wall or do you redo the entire wall/walls to keep it as that singular unit to maximize its efficiency.
@kathiebauer516521 күн бұрын
We did ICF ourselves 20yrs ago. Basement walls 12in, windows on 2 walls. Floor over basement is concrete, roof is standing seam metal with full 8ft overhang with walk around porch. All metal interior framing & trusses. Love this house. Really like your choice of siding. We have no load bearing walls, exterior walls hold the trusses. Love this house❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@user-qs2xd6cx3c23 күн бұрын
Did the contractor that built the shell of the house also build the foundation?
@LakeLotBuild14 күн бұрын
Yes. We had a monopour of the footer and the first story walls.
@jonathanreis601729 күн бұрын
Which model did you guys go with ?? Im currently shopping for a staircase for my deck. And paragon is looking like my best option. Thanks
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
We used Paragon. It looks great. I suggest getting it powder coated though. We just went with the primed one and then had to paint it.
@DavidKane-gq9wdАй бұрын
How did you get the brackets to align? I have tried everything! 2:11
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
So there is a right way with the right end. So you have to literally try different ends with different ends of the bar. If you don't have the right end, it never aligns. Once you get the right end of the bar with the right piece then it lines up fine. I'm sorry I know it's annoying
@terrencepayne1371Ай бұрын
great video
@antonkachulkin6980Ай бұрын
Hi, there! I was following you for many years!) can you please describe your experience on heating and cooling this project with ductless system. Is it enough to heat icf building or radiant or other addition is needed? Thank you in advance! 👍
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
Mr. COOL has worked great. We have really enjoyed the system. Very efficient and comfortable summer and winter.
@tyjonesdАй бұрын
This Panasonic ERV is pretty ideal, I like that you can control the outgoing and incoming air independently.
@Paraclete07Ай бұрын
We are are wanting to build an ICF house in the Ozarks as well. Could you share the name of the builder you guys used? Having somebody with a lot of experience would be very helpful for us. Congratulations on the build!
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
ICF walls of the Ozarks!
@elamriehl2360Ай бұрын
Just wondering, seems like a lot of labor, forming, Is this cheaper than spancrete ?
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
I'm not sure. It might be but ours is insulated.
@Alphasig336Ай бұрын
I prefer full power with 3/4 or even 1” to shower
@aquilalee5900Ай бұрын
Love to see the after!
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
We have a video featuring the finished project. Hope you like it!
@DGQ1Q2Ай бұрын
Thanks folks, for share this kind of videos. I am testing my new home in the UK. for 3 months. I learn by radon by accident watching youtube videos. I think the average population ignore this silence killer.
@LakeLotBuildАй бұрын
Great! I hope your tests come back with low levels.
@jeffrbakeАй бұрын
$79?? I'm betting half of that is the delivery fee and taxes.
@LakeLotBuild26 күн бұрын
It is! $35 worth.
@Alphasig336Ай бұрын
Roof look real good for solar panels!
@Alphasig336Ай бұрын
Shame you don’t have your rebar covers
@Alphasig336Ай бұрын
Seems to be a 2’ 8’ sections of OSB would be better than installing 50 small pieces
@ronnoseworthy3171Ай бұрын
Great info...convinced us to build our ICF dream home...thanks for the tips🏠😃
@LakeLotBuildАй бұрын
We are three years in and no regrets about building with ICF!
@samcoroama83892 ай бұрын
Granite and quartz doesn’t weigh 4k pounds! Maybe 800 lbs max
@RomanDoes2 ай бұрын
You broke main rule with this installation - no bent ducting within 3ft of connection to ERV. The rest looks goods
@onionpeeler20232 ай бұрын
Beautiful house and views, great job guys. Out of curiosity, what state is this in, and what does it cost to build something like this including the land?
@LakeLotBuildАй бұрын
We are in Missouri. We did nearly everything ourselves and the total was around $120 per sq ft (not counting the land of course). It would cost more than $200 a square foot if trades were involved in the construction.
@paulo72002 ай бұрын
did you have an architect or builder draw the plans?
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
No. We drew up the plans ourselves. John did the electrical and plumbing plan too.
2 ай бұрын
Great job. I need to replace my stair treads on my outdoor spiral staircase. I'm looking for ideas to apply to the top of each stair to prevent slippage and even heat. Thanks.
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
We are going to use 4" grip/nonslip tape from Amazon.
@JasenMacTurdsen2 ай бұрын
Looks awesome overall! My dream home building style!
@stevewonder58672 ай бұрын
How is the lite deck garage floor holding up after 3 years of use? Would love to have you give a follow up on any issues
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
That is a great idea for a video! It is doing great. In fact, we are just now getting around to finishing the drywall and painting the garage. We've been able to park in the garage several times and there's no signs of stress, strain or any problems. People inside the house and under the garage can't hear cars pulling in. We are very happy with it.
@stevewonder58672 ай бұрын
I'm Happy to hear. We are using that system for the entire house about 3500sqft. Of insuldeck. There are very few videos and like seeing how others tackle it. Thank You
@rodsilva802 ай бұрын
no rebar? it will crack
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Doing great so far! The driveway has rebar, this is just a 3-4 inch lip.
@Concreteshoplife2 ай бұрын
Hey, I have a question. How thick are your foundation walls here? 6" or 8"?
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
12". The concrete is 8" and 2" of insulating polystyrene on each side.
@carmelpule84932 ай бұрын
At 7:06 I would have opened up the slot close to the wall, so that around the two rebar on the wall in each slot, there would be more concrete to keep the tensioned ends more secure on the wall capture, just in case the thin beam effect at the end cracks, and the rebar slips. I would even think that the light stuff would not go as far as the wall surface edge below. I am not so happy with the capture of the roof slab on top of the wall, He needs to be careful about the crown effect mentioned at 10:36 as there is no vertical ties to the rebar and when the crown settles the arc will be tensioned downwards putting the vertical web of the concrete narrow beam in tension. The integral structure would mean that the wall will buckle if the crown drops. That construction is going to drum the integrated walls and the roofs. The scene at 14: 27 makes my heart ache as the rebar emerging from the wall curving on to the horizontal are in the wrong position and that corner will not like any vibrations, putting the higher part of the concrete corner in tension hence cracking
@nelmaakino67062 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your simple house but beautiful and done full support
@mrsbryant2 ай бұрын
It’s great
@morokeiboethia67492 ай бұрын
Sorry if you talked about this later in video but I dont have time to watch it all right now but wanted to ask how do the ICF walls handle stress from the foundation settling over time? And how are the ICF walls attached to the foundation?
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
The walls and foundation are done in a monolithic pour so they are one. There is no stress on the walls.
@morokeiboethia67492 ай бұрын
@@LakeLotBuild Wow! That's a huge plus! In the long run that's another way an ICF can save a lot of money b/c settling causes a domino effect of many expensive problems. Can decks be attached to an ICF after the home is initally built? Just curious how one would be attached since you wouldn't have a ledger board connection.
@Onward19693 ай бұрын
HVAC guy here. Alberta, Canada. HRV’s and ERV’s rarely get balanced on residential. They should be. Most people don’t even know to clean/change the filters on them.
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Such an important point. We change our filter around every 3 months. They are expensive but it shows every time we clean it that it's time to do it.
@veritas63353 ай бұрын
So - what is the difference in a concrete block house and icf construction?
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Icf construction has insulation on the outside and the inside of the concrete wall. It has an r factor of about r50.
@veritas63353 ай бұрын
Audio on this video sounds hollow and almost with an echo. Sounds like the people speaking are in a reverberating tunnel. Presumably this is the fault of the recording and not the way sound is perceived on site. Yes? Also: lake houses, just like beachfront houses, are always damp. It's all that water outside the house. I always wanted to live in Valle de Bravo, a. charming and absolutely beautiful colonial village on a large mountain lake outside Mexico City. Until I went there. The humidity is so intense that all the walls are damp. Just like you, your clothes, your hair, and everything else. Really unpleasant.
@veritas63353 ай бұрын
The videos are great but, speaking as a landscape architect and not an architect , what is the point of a lake house if you can't see the lake? Prune your trees!!
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Oh we have an amazing view! Maybe it's not showing right in this one video?.
@nenadpetrovic2703 ай бұрын
Hope you can share size of those rebar chairs and brand?! Thanks in advance
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
They were provided by the ICF contractor, so I'm not sure.
@ronaldconnor983 ай бұрын
Hi, I didn’t read all of the comments, but here are mine. What is your frost level where the house was built? Where the house was built, was is the termite level and was that a consideration? I’m in S/E Idaho and our frost level is 36”. Thank you for your content.
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Hi! We don't have a frost level here in Missouri, since everything on the outside of our house is concrete, including the roof, we didn't have to treat for termites. However, we would suggest everyone with traditional timber framed roof treat the ground for termites prior to building. Termites will go through the polystyrene and if they can find their way up to Wood they will get to it that way.
@mikejohnson43763 ай бұрын
A-10 war Hogs badass mother effers😊
@randigarcia53073 ай бұрын
I did an at-home test I bought with charcoal and this is my result. 2.0 pCi/L Is this bad?
@TheTanyo3 ай бұрын
Why compare with wood? Should be compare to CBS
@MartyHuie3 ай бұрын
I know this is almost a year after you publish this video yet I have a question for you. How did you finish off your ICF where it meets the Earth. Typically whatever material you have on your house, they would like it to stay 8 inches from earth so what went between your house finish material and earth and or below earth? I'm considering stucco. my upper part of the house is all standing scene metal both the walls and the roof, and similar to yours, my house site has a dramatic change between one side and the other meaning it drops off several feet
@LakeLotBuild2 ай бұрын
Our siding goes to the ground and about 6 in below the dirt.
@leilazenaini14603 ай бұрын
Merci pour votre partage, on a acheté le même style de cuisine chez IKEA, nous avions besoin d’idées pour l’évier et la robinetterie, nous aimons la touche noire que vous avez ajouté, robinet, évier, poignets. Merci encore