SikaWall®-1000 ICF
SikaWall®-1000 ICF is a cementitious, one-component, pre-blended parging mortar, specifically designed for finishing. Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) block walls or other Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) substrates. It is designed to be applied to above grade portions of ICF foundation walls with a maximum, single coat thickness of 3 mm (1/8”).
- Easy to prepare and apply: Ready-to-use, only requires the addition of water
- Easy troweling and smooth finishing allows for simple embedment of fiberglass mesh
- Excellent bonding to ICF walls or other EPS surfaces
Usage
Parging or coating above-grade ICF walls, to protect EPS from weathering and UV degradation
Advantages
- Easy to prepare and apply: Ready-to-use, only requires the addition of water
- Easy troweling and smooth finishing allows for simple embedment of fiberglass mesh
- Excellent bonding to ICF walls or other EPS surfaces
Packaging
22.7 kg (50 lb) bag
Colour
Concrete Grey
FAQ
Yes, it is important to protect stored material from exposure to rain, condensation and high humidity as moisture may penetrate packaging, causing lumps.
Avoid applying SikaWall®-1000 ICF in direct sunlight or when winds exceed 25 km/h (15 mph). If precipitations or winds in excess of 25 km/h (15 mph) are expected within 24 hours after application, the surface of the applied product must be protected with a polyethylene film.
Product and substrate temperatures should be maintained between +5 °C and + 30 °C (40 °F and 86 °F) for at least 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after application.
For a textured surface, use a broom, brush, or dry sponge.
For a smooth surface, use a stainless steel, wood, aluminum, or magnesium trowel.
Apply a 3 mm (1/8 po) coat of SikaWall®-1000 ICF using a stainless-steel trowel, directly to the ICF wall. Immediately embed alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh into the first coat, ensuring that the mesh joints overlap by a minimum of 65 mm (2½ in) and that the mesh is doubled at all corners as well as corners of openings (e.g., windows and doors). Apply additional 3 mm (1/8”) coats of SikaWall®-1000 ICF as needed to completely cover and embed the fibreglass mesh, up to a maximum total thickness of 9 mm (3/8 in).
Once all the powder has been added, thoroughly mix the material for three (3) minutes.
Add 3.7 L (0.98 US gal) to 3.9 L (1.03 US gal) of cool, potable water into a clean and suitable sized mixing container. Slowly empty the 22.7 kg (50 lb) bag of SikaWall®-1000 ICF into the container while mixing with a heavy-duty, 13 mm (1/2 po), electric drill fitted with a mixing paddle.
Rasp the surface of the ICF walls to eliminate any imperfections in the expanded polystyrene foam and promote adhesion to the substrate. The EPS foam must be attached to a structure, solid, clean, and free of any debris before applying SikaWall®-1000 ICF.
The maximum single coat thickness of SikaWall®-1000 ICF is 3 mm (1/8 in), and the maximum total thickness using three (3) coats is 9 mm (3/8 po).
SikaWall®-1000 ICF is specifically designed for finishing Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) block walls or other Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) substrates. It is designed to be applied to above grade portions of ICF foundation walls.
0.013 m3 (0.46 ft3) per 22.7 (50 lb) bag
SikaWall-1000® ICF allows an easy trowelling and smooth finishing for simple embedment of fibreglass mesh.
SikaWall-1000® ICF is easy to prepare and apply: Ready-to-use, only requires the addition of water