Video: BuildBuck Product Overview and Installation
Here's a quick video on our BuildBuck ICF bucking product! Video Transcript Hi, I'm Micah Garrett with BuildBlock building systems. In this video, we'll cover how to cut, install, and brace ...
Video: Installing Garage Doors on an ICF Wall
Video Transcript Hi, I'm Micah Garrett with BuildBlock Building Systems. One of the common questions we often get is how to finish a garage door. Today, we're gonna take some time to walk you ...
Air Quality in ICF Structures
Controlling Indoor Air Quality BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are used in all types of residential and commercial structures. BuildBlock walls provide unparalleled energy efficiency, saf ...
Top 5 Ways to Ensure a Successful ICF Pour
For many, the concrete pour day is the most exciting day on an ICF jobsite. You’ve stacked your walls, everything is straight and plumb, and now it’s time for that sweet concrete. And that’s exactly h ...
Press Release: ICFs Outperform Wood in Independent Scientific Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEB LABORATORIES THERMAL STUDY PROVES INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALLS CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS Oklahoma City, O ...
Asked & Answered: How Does Rebar Interact With BuildBlock Webs?
Reinforcing ICF Walls The plastic ties (or webs) in BuildBlock ICFs hold the two foam panels together and are embedded in the foam. This provides furring strips as well as options to place rebar in t ...
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Basic Estimating
Basic Estimating Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning ...
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide Waterproofing
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide to ICF Waterproofing demonstrates the most effective strategies for waterproofing ICF structures. [custom_frame_left shadow="on"][/custom_frame_left] Waterp ...
Basic ICF Construction in 22 Steps
While BuildBlock ICFs are extremely installer friendly, there are always questions when working with new material. Whether you're a do-it-yourself home builder or a contractor looking branch into ICFs ...
Common Misconceptions Regarding ICFs and Current Energy Codes
There are common misconceptions regarding ICFs and the current energy codes. While many people involved in the home design, construction and inspection process are familiar with the R-value requireme ...