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General Installation Overview

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The information in this booklet is for illustration purposes only. The desired result when installing a steel-reinforced concrete wall is a wall that is straight, trueand plumb. There is more than one method that will correctly achieve this result. Always refer to the most current Reward Wall Systems Product Manual forspecific installation information.

We understand you have a lot of choices in the materials you choose to build with. That’s whywe do all we can to make it as fast, easy and profitable as possible for you to build with RewardWall Systems.

Our unique ICF system offers you the features that let you save time and money — using smallercrews that can finish faster than with conventional building methods.

Plus, with Reward ICFs you can eliminate additional steps in the field because of our variety ofstraight, corner and specialty forms, universal design, at-a-glance markings and internal tiesevery six inches to produce time savings — from initial stacking through subcontractor finishing.

And no one helps you deliver benefits to your customers like Reward — with walls that reduceenergy costs, withstand tornadoes, fire, earthquakes and hurricanes, and lock out noise, outsideallergens and mold.

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BeyondThe Block

Here at Reward, we want to go BeyondThe Block to help you achieve the highestperforming building enclosure. With ourteam’s industry expertise you will find thecomprehensive support you need to applyICFs to your project, no matter the location,the size or your level of experience.

In-Depth Training – in the classroomand in the field to help you and your teamapproach any ICF job with confidence.

• Regional Training Seminars:Classroom and hands-on instruction on the basics of ICF construction

• On-site Training: Up to three days with a Reward product application specialist to guide and advise you and your crew

ICF Expertise – to ensure our productsmeet local codes and regulations, as wellas the complexities of your design.

• Engineering: Access to our corporate engineering staff as well as to a leading ICF structural engineering firm for your design issues that require extra expertise

• Technical Assistance: A full complement of reference and technical materials, all major national, regional and local code approvals and on-demand assistance from Reward’s technical specialists

Sales and Marketing Support – tohelp you take advantage of your localmarket and maximize your visibility.

• Sales: A national sales staff to help attract and close new business

• Marketing: Professionally designed promotional materials along with our advertising co-op fund to help stretch your advertising dollar

Available in a variety of widths and cornerconfigurations — and even two sizes ofmanufactured ledge and taper top forms — withReward iForm it's never been easier to producewalls that are straight, square and plumb.

All iForm products are covered by U.S. Patent #6,820,384

A L W A Y S T H E R I G H T F I T

• Universal – No top or bottom, no right side or wrong end — even corners work as either left or right allowing for easy stacking. Reuse cut pieces to eliminate waste.

• Strong – Vertical ties spaced horizontally 6 inches on center, provides unmatched strength during concrete pours.

• Easy – Snap-in, loose-fit, two-deep rebar chairs let you place horizontal rebar in different positions and eliminate rebar ties. The chairs even accommodate two pieces of horizontal rebar or overlapping ends.

• Finish – Ties not only run the full length of the block for maximum strength, but are also recessed a full 1⁄ 2" for fast TAFS, acrylic stucco and traditional stucco finishing.

Unmatched Corner Performance

Universal 90° CornerThere are no left or right corners; only one corner, designed to work asboth left and right.

Double BridgingThis design providessuperior supportduring concrete pours,virtually eliminating thepossibility of blowouts.

Full Height Fastening StripsFull height continuousfurring on the corner’sedge for easyattachment of finishes.

H-Bracket DesignUnique H-bracket gives a horizontalconnector for more fastening points andincreased strength. Ties are doublestacked allowing for block to be cut inhalf and reused.

eForm Code ApprovalsICC ES ESR-1552

Other iForm Evaluations and AssociationsCity Of Los Angeles RR25418

City of New York MEA 116-03-MMiami-Dade County 08-0805.19State of Florida FL1743Wisconsin 20139002CCMC 13107-RAIA/CES Registered Provider #J-143ASTM E2634, E119, E84, C578

Other eForm Evaluations and AssociationsMiami-Dade County 08-0805.19

State of Florida FL1743Wisconsin – UDC 200715-1

iForm Code ApprovalsICC ES ESR-1552The ICC ES report complies with the provisions of the the 2009 InternationalBuilding Code (IBC) and the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC).

Building CodeApproval Made EasyWith Reward, you’ll not only save time onthe jobsite, but also in the process ofacquiring building permits. Reward ICFshave approvals from all major nationalcode agencies and most major regional andlocal code agencies as well — more thanany other ICF product on the market today.

Properly installed footings are the key to quick and accurate installation. Footingsshould be smooth, square and level to ensure walls are straight, plumb and level. Referto your local building code for required dimensions and reinforcement.

Use one of several methods to attach formwork to footing:1. Anchor 2 1⁄2-inch metal starter track along chalk line to straddle inside or

outside layer of foam.2. Anchor 2x wood cleats along exposed face of inside layer of foam or anchor

2x wood cleats along exposed face of outside layer once two courses are stacked. Shim or shave bottom of form to level up the first course.

3. Glue the bottom of the first course of forms to the footing.

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Strike a chalk line on the outside edge of the wall location. Follow building coderequirement to determine the required size, length and spacing of vertical footingdowels. Consult Reward’s Product Manual for reinforcement requirements for singlefamily residential projects. Work with an engineer for commercial projects.

Vertical wall reinforcement is typically inserted down through the formwork once thewall forms have been stacked to their final height. There are two favored methods tosecure vertical rebar to reinforcement dowels:

1. Place a PVC collar over footing dowels or2. Create 2-inch deep depressions in top of footing at wall reinforcement

locations. Consult local building codes for approved methods.

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Set corner blocks first, then work out in both directions toward the middle of each wall.The location where a full block is cut to close the required corner to corner dimensionbecomes the common seam. To start the second course, flip the corner blocks tostagger the seams between blocks and work out in both directions. Cut again at thecommon seam location established on the first course. This will maintain the alignmentof form ties out from the corners on both sides of the common seam.

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Secure the corner blocks to the straight blocks with horizontal wire hooks by connectingthe block ties inside the forms on either side of the joint. Apply bracing on both sidesof the corner.

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Continue to install horizontal reinforcement as required as the forms are stacked.Vertical reinforcement will be inserted down through the formwork once stacking hasreached the final height of the wall. Our ICF ties can accomodate a lap splice of upto 2- #5 rebars without being tied.

Assemble and install all door and window bucks as wall forms are being installed,making sure they are braced, straight, level, plumb and secured to the wall. Install allreinforcement required around each opening.

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Bracing should be placed a maximum of 6 feet on center along one side of each wall.Windows and doors should be braced separately. Proper bracing helps ensure straightand plumb walls.

Walls are most often braced from the inside, but bracing on the outside is also anoption. Windows and doors can be braced to the outside to reduce inside clutter. Atthis stage, you will want to be sure that penetrations through the wall for vents, outlets,fixtures and utility lines have been properly planned for, installed and reinforced. Besure to provide proper bracing at T-wall intersections.

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Anchor bolting a ledger board prior to concrete placement allows joist hangers to beused to frame intermediate floors and external decks. Refer to Reward’s ProductManual. You can also use a ledger connection system such as the system offered bySimpson Strong-Tie. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for installation. UsingReward’s ledge form and xLerator reinforcement is another option. Install the ledgeform at the required floor bearing height. Wet set anchor bolts in the concrete ledge,then anchor a continuous treated plate. Floor framing can then bear on the plate.Refer to Reward’s Product Manual for the allowable loading capacity of ledge form andxLerator.

Prior to placing the concrete, review Reward’s pre-pour checklist in the Reward ProductManual. Place concrete in multiple lifts, each at a maximum height of 4 feet, properlyconsolidated. Reward recommends using a 3-inch reducer at the end of the hose toslow the flow of the concrete.

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Reward's patented xLerator® is designed to meet ACI318 requirements and reduce laborsignificantly. Place the xLerator into thefoam slot of the ledge form with the 90-degree side resting on the plastic tiesin the wall cavity. Center the xLerator ineach of the corbels. The adjacent xLeratorsmerely need to be butted up to each other— no tying or lapping is required.

The Reward ledge form reinforced with the xLerator canbe used to support up to 40 feet of masonry. It iseasily integrated into the wall and reduces therequired thickness of the foundation below.Use Reward’s patented tieKey tohold the masonry to the wall toprovide strength and securitywhen installing exterior finishes.

U.S. Patent#7,437,858

U.S. Patent#8,347,581

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The taper top form allows for wider concrete structural bearing in the followingapplications:

1. A wood framed structure built on top of a Reward basement or crawl space2. Roof trusses bearing on top of the above-grade iForm wall3. Transition from a 13-inch iForm basement to a 9-inch above-grade iForm wall

The xLerator simplifies reinforcement requirements. Refer to the Reward Product Manualfor more information.

As with any below-grade structure, it is important for Reward ICF walls to receivewaterproofing protection. The Resisto membrane, by Colphene Soprema, is the brandof choice for Reward, as it is compatible with expanded polystyrene and performsgreat in the field. Any waterproofing should be installed in accordance with thewaterproofing membrane manufacturer’s instructions.

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To easily install utilities, cut a channel into the foam with a hot knife or router to the depthrequired by local code. Insert the electrical or plumbing into the channel. Use EPScompatible foam adhesive or foam backer rod to hold in place.

The recessed fastening strips on the ends of the form ties are clearly marked on theexterior of the foam and provide continuous attachment every 6 inches on center. Anytype of interior or exterior finish can be applied directly to the form. Building codesrequire interior EPS foam in habitable spaces to be covered by a 15-minute thermalbarrier (1⁄ 2-inch drywall, for example).

Whether you compare Reward Wall Systems with other ICF products or eventraditional building methods and materials, you’ll find benefits at every stage ofthe process, including:

Pre-assembled, fully reversible ICFs from two performance-proven product lines – iForm® and eForm® – that meet the needs of any project

The most comprehensive building code approvals in the ICF industry

Universal non-combustible code approval — essential for large-scale commercial construction

A company with a proven track record — from residential to high-rise commercial

Only ICF producer with “drop-and-go” ledge reinforcement system featuring our patented xLerator®

Innovative tie design that maximizes constructability and performance

Exclusive patented tieKey® masonry tie anchor to improveinstallation of exterior finishes

The award winning, patent pending Double "H" bridging corner bracket that sets ICF corner performance to a new level and virtually eliminates blowouts during concrete pours

Best in class customer service, design support and on-site builder training to make sure ICF projects are done correctly

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