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ICFs get wider

Insulated concrete form is now available in a 12-inch width for thick-wall applications. Amvic ICFs are manufactured using 2½ inches of 1½-lb/cf expanded polystyrene foam on each side of the form, providing a rigid system that remains straight and plumb and requires less bracing. System

can withstand internal vibration, ensuring proper concrete consolidation. Also available in four-, six-, eight-, and 10-inch widths.

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