Amvic is the highest quality block on the market today

It is the strongest and holds up without failure during construction

With its reversible design it minimizes waste to a nearly insignificant level

Builders find that they use less labor and get a superior result when using Amvic blocks

Amvic costs no more than other blocks

Amvic block has a superior web design.  Amvic’s webs are spaced  6” apart between webs, rather than the 8” or 12” of other blocks.  This closer spacing provides for a stronger block.  Blowouts are virtually unheard of and end-cutting and joining blocks is done without needing additional reinforcement in the way of taping or strapping. 

  Amvic’s webs have two cross bars rather than the single X pattern that others use.  This open box pattern provides and provides greater stability and strength for the block.  In addition it reduces waste by allowing the block to be ripped virtually at any height leaving useful pieces that can be used in the process.

   This open box web allows for unimpeded horizontal flow of concrete during the pour without the “bunching up” that occurs around the webs of X-pattern webs.  This smooth flow reduces stress on the block during the pour and is a factor that eliminates lifting and bulging of the block.

Amvic blocks are reversible with identical tops and bottoms.  This provides several advantages:  you don't have to order separate right and left corner blocks, scrap is more readily used as cutoffs that are ripped may frequently be flipped over and used elsewhere, and rebar can be pulled upwards into the clips on the bottom of the block if needed.

Amvic’s corner blocks have markedly greater amounts of EPS foam in the radius of the corner making it substantially stronger.

Amvic corner blocks are smooth surfaced on the interior with a broad radius curve within the interior cavity.    This allows concrete to flow smoothly through the corner rather than piling up against the corner.  The force of the concrete is redirected around the corner.  This eliminates the common problem of failing or bulging corners during the pour. 

Substantially faster pour rates are possible with Amvic due to the strengths and design elements of the block.

The strong nature of the design of the Amvic block allows Amvic to recommend mechanical vibration of the concrete as the preferred method of consolidation.   Many other manufacturers, out of concern for blowouts, allow the alternative of external tapping vibration, or hand rodding of the concrete as a substitute for the preferred mechanical vibration.

 Amvic webs are strong non-rusting plastic, are a full 1 ½ inches wide, and are fully imbedded in the EPS by ½”.  This imbedding of the web eliminates the thermal bridge that is provided by any of the other forms that carry their web through to the surface.

Amvic blocks are manufactured from the most precise (and expensive) Austrian-made molds and molding equipment.  The accurately uniform and precise block that is produced is field-proven to be worth the expense.

Amvic walls are fully ready for application of synthetic stucco without further preparation due to the unbroken flat surface of EPS.  ICFs that carry their web through to the surface require the walls to be wrapped with 1” of additional EPS prior to the application of either synthetic stucco or cementitious-based stucco.  (The reason is that the metal or plastic web at the surface in competitor’s forms will “telegraph” through to the surface and also that EIFS stucco will fail to bond to it.)

Of all the ICF companies in North America, AMVIC is the only one that owns its own molding equipment and is a full manufacturer of its products.  Amvic expertise is reflected in the block design and the close quality control that we have over the manufacturing process every day of the year.  The other companies all job out the molding of their blocks to generic molding companies. 

On each Amvic block, the 2-way locking nubs on the top have a total of 5 points of contact bedding. Additionally the nubs are taller and “crisper” in their molding than other blocks on the market.   This greatly enlarges the EPS to EPS contact area when the blocks are stacked and produces exceptional locking strength in all directions between the assembled blocks, unequalled by any other form.  This creates “block strength” and exceptional resistance to blowout and perfectly flat straight ripple-free walls.

Amvic block construction is just plain easier and faster than with any other block system. 

Amvic projects require less expertise on the part of the construction crew, as the weaknesses in the designs of other block systems have all essentially been overcome.  With Amvic the block works with you, rather than you working around the block’s deficiencies.

Amvic has a team of dedicated knowledgeable professionals available to assist and to respond to your questions and support requirements.

Amvic provides a thorough installation training program and makes professionals available to assist with your project to assure a quality and satisfactory outcome.