Heron’s Edge

The best thing Helix has given us is the time we save over rebar. We all know that time is money, and factoring Helix into this project gives a huge advantage in the market.

— Tim KristovichManaging Member, Kristy Construction

The Helix Advantage

206%Shear Strength

30%Durability

21%Modulus of Rupture

5%Bending Moment

Application

Concrete Slabs on Ground with Rebar or Mesh Insulated Concrete Form Walls Concrete Slabs Concrete Walls Footings & Foundations Concrete Foundations on Ground

Contractor

Kristy Construction

Original Design

4" Slab on Grade with #4 @ 36"
10" and 12" Column Footings with #4 @ 10"
10" and 12" Wall Footings with #4 @ 9"
6" ICF Walls with #4 @ 18"

Helix Dosage

4" Slab on Grade with 9 lbs/yd³
10" and 12" Column Footings with 18 lbs/yd³
10" and 12" Wall Footings with 13.5 lbs/yd³
6" ICF Walls with 15 lbs/yd³

The 131-unit Heron’s Edge Apartment Complex is comprised of 14 total buildings, all of which fully utilize Helix Micro Rebar for its slabs, ICF walls and footings. During this multi-year project, Helix Micro Rebar will help to expedite the timeline and reduce labor requirements.

This project is being developed by Kristy Construction, which specializes in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction for both commercial and residential projects in Idaho as well as parts of the surrounding states.