Product Overview

ICFVL8 Ledger Connector System (Carton of 10pcs)

The ICFVL ledger connector system is engineered to meet the challenges of mounting wood or steel ledgers to insulated concrete form (ICF) walls up to 4 1/2" in thickness as specified by the designer. The ICFVL6 maximum ICF wall thickness is 3 1/4", the ICFVL8 maximum ICF wall thickness is 4 1/2". The ICFVL is designed to provide both vertical and lateral in-plane performance. The system offers many benefits over traditional anchor bolting, including better on-center spacing in most cases, faster installation and no protrusions.

The embedded legs of the ICFVL (ICFVL6 = 6", ICFVL8 = 8") are embossed for additional stiffness, and the hole enables concrete to flow through and around the connector. The exposed flange on the face of the ICF provides a structural surface for mounting a wood ledger. Note: For wood ledger applications, the ICFVL-W or ICFVL-CW is required (sold separately).

Key Features

Two size options to accommodate up to 4 1/2" thick ICF wall forms.
Embossments on the embedded legs for additional stiffness.
Two diamond-shaped holes located in the center of the connector allow screw installation to hold it in place during concrete pour and to aid in proper alignment during installation. (Remove center screws prior to ledger installation.)

Material

14 ga. (68 mil)

Finish

Galvanized (G90)

Installation

ICFVL in ICF

For use with a minimum 4" thick core
Snap a chalk line for the bottom of the ledger
Mark required on-center spacing
Use ICFVL (or 3D installation template) to mark kerfs locations
Cut kerfs as marked
Insert ICFVL flush to the face of the ICF
Pour concrete

Wood Ledger Attachment — ICFVL-W or -CW

Slip appropriate ledger connector underneath the ledger
Install the eight ICF-D3.25 screws partially into the ledger; ICF-D3.25 installs best using a low-speed drill with 3/8" hex-head driver
For denser wood species (specific gravity ≥ .50), predrilling may be necessary; predrill ledger only with a 5/32" drill bit
Position bottom of the ledger level to the chalk line and drive the screws through the wood and into the ICFVL

Steel Ledger Attachment

Position bottom of the ledger level to the chalk line and against the ICFVL
Attach with four #14 x 3/4", #3 drill-point screws (not provided)
All screws should be located at least 1/2" from the edge of the ICFVL
Space screws evenly

Warning

Industry studies show that hardened fasteners can experience performance problems in wet environments. Accordingly, use this product in dry environments only.