Insulated Concrete Forms for Healthy, Cozy Basements
Quad-Lock ICFs let you build dry, healthy & comfortable finished basements without musty smells at lower Total Cost.
Testimonial
"Quad-Lock offers a simple out-of-box solution for building basement foundations that meet Passive House requirements. It truly is a one-step assembly, requiring no form stripping, no interior framing and no additional insulation than what is included in the form. From a cost perspective, it’s hard to beat." - Larry, builder in BC
The Foundation to a Successful Build
Built-In Comfort
Quad-Lock ICF foundations provide unparalleled health and comfort with a double-layer of proven EPS insulation that doesn't offgas, while also addressing moisture issues that can lead to musty smells in many traditional basements.
Speed of Construction
"An average basement of 1800 sqft, 8' tall with 10 corners takes a crew of 3 one day to stack. Add another few hours to pour concrete and we're done and able to move on to our next project. It's that quick!" Mike Hanes, Homes American Made
Lower Total Cost
A Quad-Lock finished basement can be built in about 60% of the time of a traditional finished basement. Although the concrete costs are the same, eliminating the secondary framing and insulation steps saves both time and money.
Cost Comparison for Finished Basements
A cost comparison study in 2016 revealed the following for a typical walk-out basement, excluding footings and interior drywall which would be identical.
| Item | Conventional Forming | Quad-Lock Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| Concrete Pump | $875 | $875 |
| Reinforcing Steel | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Dampproofing | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Formwork (delivered to site) | $2,100 | $4,000 |
| Labor for items above | $5,250 | $4,750 |
| Interior Backframing (mat'l & labor) | $1,175 | Built-in |
| R-12 Insulation & Vapor Barrier (mat'l & labor) | $1,225 | More built-in |
| Total | $18,000 | $17,000 |
| Installed Cost per sqft | $15.44 /ft² | $14.59 /ft² |
| Effective Insulation Value (incl. studs' thermal bridging) | R-10 | R-28 |
| Estimated Days on Site | 7 | 4 |
One-Step Formwork that is Drywall Ready
Insulation easily exceeds code R-value
Simple Installation of Utilities & Finishes
Get a better finished basement at lower construction cost AND lower operating costs!
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