Vertical ICF · Made in Wisconsin since 1994

An ICF that thinks outside the block.

Vertical insulated concrete forms that pour cleaner, insulate better, and never float or settle. Walls from R-24 on up, one panel at a time.

R-24+Thermal rating & up
2.5″–12″EPS foam, both sides
4″–12″Concrete core widths
30+ yrsBuilding since 1994
Why vertical

Horizontal blocks have problems.
We designed them out.

Stacked-block ICFs float, shift, and settle during the pour. Our full-height vertical panels don't — because there's nothing to stack.

01

No Floating

Full-height panels are braced as one unit, so concrete pressure can't lift your forms off the footing mid-pour.

02

No Settling

No stacked joints means no compression, no gaps, and no wavy walls after the concrete cures.

03

Panels That Slide

Panels slide together vertically for fast, accurate assembly — fewer seams, less bracing, less labor on site.

Traditional block ICFTF vertical ICF
Stacked foam blocksFull-height vertical panels
Horizontal joints every courseFewer joints, cleaner alignment
Locked to block-module dimensionsCut to your wall — any length, any height
Inventory of corner & filler shapesFour simple components
Floats and settles during the pourBraced as one unit — pours clean
How it works

Four parts. One strong wall.

No warehouse of special blocks. The whole system is four components a crew can learn fast.

01

Vertical PVC Studs

The framework, the layout guide, and a solid attachment point every 8″.

02

EPS Panels

Full-height panels slide into the studs — continuous insulation on both faces.

03

Reinforcing Steel

Rebar drops into the open cavity, where you can see it and inspect it before the pour.

04

Concrete Core

One monolithic pour, 4″ to 12″ thick — the structure and the mass.

1Layout & track
2Set studs
3Slide panels
4Rebar & bucks
5Brace
6Pour
Real jobsites

Every detail, already worked out.

The fiddly parts of concrete construction are where systems get abandoned. Each of these has a proven TF detail — and a video showing how it's done.

Corners & 45s90° and 45° assemblies with simple splice cuts
T-IntersectionsInterior concrete walls tie in without special blocks
Windows & DoorsBucks place openings wherever the plan needs them
Electrical ConduitRun conduit in the wall before the pour
Brick LedgesMasonry veneer support formed right into the wall
Floor ConnectionsLedger and joist details for every level
Roofs & DecksPairs with LiteDeck for concrete floors and roofs
Tall WallsFull-height panels shine where blocks stack risk
Who builds with TF

One system. Every job site.

From a first forever-home to a full commercial envelope, the system scales with the project.

Homeowners

Build a quieter, tighter, storm-resistant home with energy bills that make your neighbors jealous.

Plan your build →

Contractors

Faster walls, fewer callbacks, and direct factory support from people who answer the phone.

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Commercial

Meet energy code with margin to spare on multifamily, storage, schools, and safe-room construction.

Spec the system →
Training center

Learn the wall before
you step on site.

TF's video library walks a crew from first panel to pour day. Three paths, in order — send your crew through them before the truck arrives.

PATH 1 · BEGINNER

Start Here

  • What makes vertical ICF unique
  • Basics of building TF walls
  • Complete wall assembly
PATH 2 · INSTALLER

Core Skills

  • Standard 9-ft wall with conduit
  • T-intersections & splice cuts
  • Bracing & hot-wire cutting
PATH 3 · ADVANCED

The Details

  • Corners, doors & taper tops
  • Window bucks & brick ledges
  • Electrical & pouring day
The system

Simple wall.
Serious numbers.

  • 2.5″ to 12″ EPS foam, each sideR-24 continuous insulation standard — spec thicker foam for passive-house performance. No thermal bridging.
  • 4″ to 12″ concrete coresOne panel system covers basements through multi-story commercial.
  • Stud nailers every 8″Built-in plastic studs give you solid attachment for drywall and siding.
  • Unparalleled supportWe're smaller than the block giants on purpose — you get real answers from real people.
2.5″–12″
EPS Foam
4″–12″
Reinforced
Concrete
2.5″–12″
EPS Foam
The TF wall section · R-24+ continuous insulation, sized to your spec
Get started

Let's pour something
that lasts.

Call us and a human picks up. Tell us about your project and we'll get you plans, pricing, and a path to breaking ground.

Call 920-309-1856