SmartBlock™ STEP 1 Installation

1 1 SmartBlock SmartBlock SmartBlock SmartBlock InstallationInstallationInstallationInst allationIn easy 12 stepsIn easy 12 stepsSTACK,BRACEand POURSTEP 1 step 1 Snap out chalk lines to guide block placement on theSnap out chalk lines to guide block placement on 2 step 2 Nail cleat to the footer along the chalk cleat to the footer along the chalk 3 step 3 Insert end end 4 step 4 Cut out one panel side to allow concrete out one panel side to allow concrete 5 step 5 Place block corner and work from each end toward thePlace block corner and work from each end toward 6 step 6 Continue placing full blocks from placing full blocks from door buck in position and braced before door buck in position and braced before 7 step 7 Place adjustment cut. Leave a small gap and never force thePlace adjustment cut. Leave a small gap and never force theblock into place. Teeth and feet may not line up in a smallblock into place. Teeth and feet may not line up in a smallarea.

2 Trim off teeth and leave tongue and groove .area. Trim off teeth and leave tongue and groove . step 8 step 8 Place and tie rebar as required by local code. SomePlace and tie rebar as required by local code. Someareas allow stabbing of verticals; consult your localareas allow stabbing of verticals; consult your localcode 9 step 9 Tape all corners and all corners and 10 step 10 Lay out bracing out bracing 11 step 11 Place vertical bracing about 6-8 foot vertical bracing about 6-8 foot apart. Do not brace more than 10 feet apart. Do not brace more than 10 feet 12 step 12 Place concrete with and "S" bend Place concrete with and "S" bend at the endat the end of the boom of the boomhose. You are done. Pour You are done. Pour Tips for a Successful Pour10 Tips for a Successful Pour Starting:Starting: Adjust building line for thickness of foam on outer dimensions. Nail 2x4 to footing to Adjust building line for thickness of foam on outer dimensions.

3 Nail 2x4 to footing toguide placement of first course. Begin laying block at corners, interlocking successive coursesguide placement of first course. Begin laying block at corners, interlocking successive courses"log cabin": style. With SF-10 form, be sure cells line-up vertically as you set forms. Offset all"log cabin": style. With SF-10 form, be sure cells line-up vertically as you set forms. Offset alljoints and brace block where cut joints and brace block where cut joints meet. Tape:Tape: Use ConForm tape to secure wall ends, corners, splices and angle cuts. Use ConForm tape to secure wall ends, corners, splices and angle cuts. Bracing:Bracing: Brace corners and angle cuts on both sides; apply vertical bracing with "kickers" and Brace corners and angle cuts on both sides; apply vertical bracing with "kickers" andladder bracing per bracing schedule. (Note: The top course, if not tied down will have a tendencyladder bracing per bracing schedule. (Note: The top course, if not tied down will have a tendencyto "float".))

4 To "float".) Concrete:Concrete: Use 6" slump concrete, 3/8" aggregate, 2,000 Use 6" slump concrete, 3/8" aggregate, 2,000 psipsi (ICBO) or 2,500 (ICBO) or 2,500 psipsi (BOCA) in 28- (BOCA) in 28-day test. Always Check Slump Yourself Before Pouring. Always Check Slump Yourself Before Pouring. On hot days, or if concrete stays in the truck too long, re-check slump. On hot days, or if concrete stays in the truck too long, re-check slump. Stiff concrete is a problem! Stiff concrete is a problem! Fill Forms, Avoid Voids:Fill Forms, Avoid Voids: If high-strength concrete is used, or if significant rebar is placed, extra If high-strength concrete is used, or if significant rebar is placed, extracare must be taken to assure proper filling and elimination of air pockets. "care must be taken to assure proper filling and elimination of air pockets. "RoddingRodding" with a rebar" with a rebarwill help, and vibrating by pounding with a mallet (using a section of plywood to protect foam)will help, and vibrating by pounding with a mallet (using a section of plywood to protect foam)will help consolidation.

5 For complex jobs, consult your structural help consolidation. For complex jobs, consult your structural engineer. Pour Concrete Slowly:Pour Concrete Slowly: Always request an "S" bend at the end of the concrete hose; 3" hose Always request an "S" bend at the end of the concrete hose; 3" hosemaximum, 2" preferred. For best results, pour slowly. Go slow your first time!maximum, 2" preferred. For best results, pour slowly. Go slow your first time! 4' Lifts:4' Lifts: Pour walls in multiple lifts, not to exceed four feet each, allowing time between pours Pour walls in multiple lifts, not to exceed four feet each, allowing time between poursfor each lift to begin to each lift to begin to set. Pour Concrete Carefully:Pour Concrete Carefully: Pour away from corners; let concrete flow, on its own, into the Pour away from corners; let concrete flow, on its own, into thecorners. Keep some plywood and extra bracing handy for quick Keep some plywood and extra bracing handy for quick repairs.

6 Re-Check Straightness:Re-Check Straightness: Re-check alignment as you pour. Re-check alignment as you pour. Think Ahead:Think Ahead: Allow ample time to brace and align walls. Avoid pouring in the dark Allow ample time to brace and align walls. Avoid pouring in the dark