Mitering an ICF ledge corner
July 20th, 2010 | Common Troubleshooting, Lets Get Technical! | Darryl U, ICF Construction, Ledge Form, mitering a ledge form
Common ICF Question
We get a lot of questions on mitering our ICF ledge form in order to make inside and outside corners. Most people get hung up on dimensions and measurements but really there isn’t a whole lot of need for measuring. You need the proper tools to get things done correctly and use a little patience while putting your ICF ledge corners together.
In the following posts I will be outlining a few steps each time to successfully miter you corner ledge forms and reinforce them properly. After we cover those items I will go over a proper bracing strategy for ledge forms as well.
Mitering a 90 degree ICF Ledge
The first thing you need to make sur you have is the proper tools. This will ensure you can move smoothly through the process and make the whole task simpler. Tool you need are:
- Saw
- Straight edge
- Speed Square
- Rasping device
- Tape measure
- Also don’t forget- Tape or Glue and a wire cutter to cut xLerator
Next you need to place the ledge form on top of a 90 degree ICF corner. Make sure to place the ledge form far enough past the corner to allow enough room for the 45 degree cut and be sure the furring strips are lined up with each other.
Using the speed square and straight edge, mark and cut the LEDGE side at 45 degrees from the INSIDE edge of the 90 corner form.
Come back on Thursday for Mitering a Ledge Form part II, as we continue on our ICF ledge form corner tutorial.
