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Why violate your ICF installation with wood that may be laced with hazardous chemicals?  Price, size, ability to perform, the V-Buck Brand block-out and bracing system consistently meets customer needs when custom work is required.

100% Vinyl
---- more stable than wood
   
Fewer Call-backs
---- no warping or shrinking
   
Quality Extrusion and Parts
---- reliable manufacturing
   
Less Weight

 
 


 

S i m p l e

Compared with wood, vinyl window block-outs effect energy savings.  There are no surprises with V-Buck.  Simply snap V-Buck together, attach bracing, and install in any ICF block.  Virtually anyone can assemble and install the V-Buck block-out system.

Greater Street Appeal
---- cleaner job sites
   
Easy to Specify
---- CAD available
   
100% Reusable Bracing
---- five sizes, galvanized steel
   
Little Assembly Time
---- 85% faster than wood
   
Air Tight
---- locks to concrete with patented retention fin

 

F a c t s   &   T e s t   D a t a
       

Product:
V-Buck Block-Out System for window and door openings in Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) structures.
 
Patents:
United Stats 5,99 6,293 & 6,070,375, Canada 2,255,256
 
Basic Technical Data:
Length: 16' 1: Height: 3" outside 1 1/2" inside
Insulating Value: R1.5 - increase rating by filling chambers
Finish material attachment: All types of finish nails
 
Widths:
8", 9", 91/4", 95/8", 97/8", 10", 11", 111/4", 111/2", 1111/16", 12", 121/2", 13", 131/2"
Custom widths available upon request.
 
ASTM:
D1929 Flashpoint 850 degrees
 
Flame spread:
15 - PVC will not sustain a burn when heat source is removed.
 
Pullout:
250 lbs., 400 lbs. with cellular PVC insert
 
Toxicity:
When burning PVC, the potential toxicity is no greater than any other organic material.
 
Technical Support:
Instructions: Sent with every connector order
CAD Details: www.vbuck.com or CD upon request
CSI Specifications: www.vbuck.com, e-mail, or fax
Additional engineering and technical information available upon request
Help-line: 1-888-578-2825, 7am to 5pm MST, Monday-Friday
 

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