ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Installers are always looking for new ways to compliment their walls. Deciding on a wall cladding is always a big decision. When factoring in cost, durability, maintenance and over all beauty, there are few exterior surface products that offer it all! KonCote not only provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance on your buildings exterior, it’s true beauty is beneath the surface.
KonCote’s strength, with a 7,880 PSI ,it is by far one of the toughest exterior coating systems available. If you are considering an ICF building, you are already aware of the many benefits of this type of construction. When you combine a KonCote finish over an ICF wall, you can realize many savings in construction. Because KonCote can be directly applied to the ICF wall and in most cases can go on before any doors and windows, you have just reduced construction time therefore reducing construction cost.
Because of it’s strength, you don’t have to worry about surface penetrations, freeze-thaw cycles or damage from wind. Mildew resistance is achieved by applying two coats of KonCote Water Base Acrylic Sealer. Color and texture selections are virtually limitless. And because your KonCote Exterior Surface is sealed and non-porous, cleaning & maintenance are easy!
Installing KonCote over ICF
The basic installation steps for KonCote's ICF Surface Finish System:
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Install ICF Block system, per manufacturer's instructions.
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Spray-on one coat of KonCote Regular Mix.
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Trowel in KonCote Fiber Mesh.
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Spray-On KonCote Regular colored texture coat.
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Spray-On two coats of Armor Plate Sealer.
