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About
Perma-Form, Inc. |
Perma-Form has been in the ICF business since 1988 and holds one of the
very few U.S. Patents on Insulated Concrete Forms. Therefore we can
offer some unique advantages that contribute to efficient, quick, and low cost wall
construction. Our low price of $6.60 per
block, $1.99
per square foot of wall surface, combine with block design advantages and minimum bracing
to make Perma-Form competitive in cost with all but the cheapest types of construction. |
Perma-Form has never sold a franchise/distributorship, nor has it ever charged for
training anyone to build with its products. We have never sold, but now we are willing to give
rights to exclusive areas. Yes, Perma-Form is throwing open its doors for applications
from experienced, qualified professionals in the construction industry for
builder-distributor status. |
We will NOT sell our products to the “do it yourself” builder.
If you are not a construction professional, and simply want to build a home with
the inherent advantages implicit in ICF construction, We WILL try to arrange for the
erection of the exterior walls by one of our builder-distributors at a guaranteed per
square foot of wall cost. Experience has proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that
ICF construction should not be undertaken without prior experience.
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What Are Perma-Form Blocks? |
Perma-Form blocks are large expanded polystyrene blocks that attach to each other with an
intricate, matching pattern that is embossed on the top and bottom of each block. A series
of vertical rebar is placed in the foundation. These forms are placed over the rebar and
as the forms are put up, rebar is placed vertically and horizontally. Then concrete is
poured into the cavities in the blocks. A six-inch reinforced concrete wall is created
that is 90% concrete and 10% foam. |
Perma-Form blocks create a wall that is economical, quick to construct, and offers long
term advantages to the consumer in the form of super strength, insulation, high wind
resistance and long-term low maintenance. The
ease of construction is enhanced by the light weight of the forms and the speed with which
they can be placed for pouring. |
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Example Of Wall Bracing |
Material Cost Calculation |
Calculate the total square feet in the wall to be built. Subtract 10% to approximate
the net square feet (NSF). Each door or window in the wall will require 2" x
net 10" pressure treated pine buck to form the rough opening. |
NSF divided by 3.34 equals the number of
blocks required.
Number of blocks times 3.67 equals the
approximate total linear feet of rebar.
NSF divided by 60 equals the total cubic yards
of concrete.
Number of corners times height of wall
equals number of end cap sets.
Number of blocks times ($6.60 plus amortized
freight) equals cost of blocks.
Total linear feet of rebar times the local cost of
#5 rebar equals rebar costs.
Total cubic feet of concrete times the local cost of
pump mix equals total concrete cost.
Number of end cap sets times $.95 equals cost of
end-cap sets.
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The Perma-Form Builder-Distributor. |
Lack of on-the-job training can produce disastrous results. Consider the effects of
thousands of pounds of concrete hardening in an improperly braced, poorly plumbed,
structure that must withstand this much hydrostatic pressure and weight. And if it doesn't
collapse first, how are you going to straighten it out? |
A construction professional that has applied to Perma-Form to become a builder-distributor
will receive specialized training in the use of our products. Our experience has proven to
us that the application of Perma-Form blocks cannot be taught by videotapes, seminars,
instructional manuals, or by home study courses. No more than the practical
knowledge of carpentry or masonry can be gained by these methods. Although practical
experience in these trades is somewhat transferable into ICF construction, we demand that
our builder-distributor have "hands on" experience with Perma-Form wall
construction. |
For many years we have refused to SELL distributorships. We still do. However, if you meet
certain requirements, we will be pleased to GIVE you an exclusive distributorship for our
products. We are taking applications for Builder-Distributors. We are not looking for
applicants to “invest”, “pay a cost to join”, or to make any monetary
outlay for this program. What we are looking for is excellent references from qualified
professionals in the construction industry. We feel that a well-trained professional
working with our products will be much more beneficial to our company in the long run than
cash participation up front. |
You must be an experienced, qualified construction professional with a good reputation,
and be willing to undertake specific "hands on" training in order to learn the
specifics about constructing with our blocks. On completion of the training program, you
will be awarded a specific geographical territory in which you can profit from the use of
our products. You will also qualify to purchase from Perma-Form all the items directly
related to the construction of a wall at quantity discount prices. |
Pre-cut window and door bucks.
Or, true 2’ x 10’ x 16’ pressure treated pine
lumber.
Our exclusive threaded rod
tie-down system.
Bent rebar and loop ties.
All special tools (i.e.
re-bar cutter, threaded rod cutter, etc.)
Miscellaneous fasteners.
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Are you looking for “The Catch”?
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There Is None.
The system works and provides a superior finished
product. We need you in order to expand our market.
If you are willing to invest your time and effort,
We will do the rest.
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Perma-Form Requirements. |
*Required Qualifications To Apply*
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Excellent references.
A minimum of six years
experience in the construction industry.
The dedication to create
and maintain an active territory.
Willingness to become
directly involved in the actual construction.
Long-term requirements to
maintain builder-distributor status.
Quality construction.
Maintenance of sales
quantity minimums. (Minimums
apply after the first twelve months, based on your location in terms of area, housing
starts, population, and the economic development.)
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Perma-Form Provisions. |
There is tremendous demand for low-cost housing in almost every area of the United States.
Many of these needs are not being met. Perma-Form provides the answer for a segment
of this market. In addition to exterior wall construction materials, we support our
network of builder-distributors by providing:
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A series of detailed house
plans that directly address low cost housing, allowing the customer a large selection of
attractive plans.
Each plan includes exact
truss construction specifications so that the local truss manufacturer can make accurate
bids on truss manufacture.
Interior framing plans.
Plumbing and electric
specifications for accurate bidding and construction.
Pre-cut door and window
bucks and doors and windows as a package for each design.
Construction packages for
low cost housing.
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Perma-Form Added Value |
Our program will allow the local builder-distributor to offer low cost
shell construction, IE:exterior and interior wall framing,
completed roof system, installed doors, installed windows, Stuccoed
exterior (so that the house is “dried in” and complete from the outside), and delivery to the customer. The advantage to the
builder-distributor is that he has taken responsibility for the early, less time consuming
part of construction, allowing the builder-distributor to be paid, done, and off to
another job way before that house can be completed. This allows the
builder-distributor to concentrate on his area of expertise and increase the number of
projects that he can undertake. The “do it yourselfer” or program
administrator (for low cost housing programs) now has a completed structure so that they
can do many of the jobs that they are capable of doing or completing the contracts with
drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, and floor covering people. Construction, approached in this manner, should
prove competitive with other construction management techniques for entry-level and
low-cost housing, while providing real value to the ultimate consumer, such as:
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Long-term low maintenance.
Perma-Form blocks reduce the long term costs of heating, cooling, painting, and general
maintenance found in current low quality housing.
Estimated savings in
electrical usage can be considered in the calculation of the monthly payment, increasing
customer purchasing power.
Usage of this technique by
program administrators can result in high quality, low-cost, attractive communities, that
have the additional advantage of being almost invulnerable to hurricane damage.
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Installation Available Nationwide From
$6.60 Per Square Foot Complete
Contact Perma-Form @
permaf@rose.net
800-318-1750 |
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