Video: How To Construct T-Walls Using The “No T-Wall Method”
Video Transcript In this video, we're going to cover the no T-wall method, which divides the T-wall into two separate walls, saving time and labor, but requiring two separate pours. First, construct your straight wall the exact same way you would usually construct a straight wall, except where your T-wall…
Video: How To Construct T-Walls For Multi-Story Structures
Video Transcript In this video, we're going to cover T-walls for multi-story structures. This method will follow the single story method almost to a T (nice), except for one key difference in the way we brace the wall. First, to connect our T-wall to the straight wall, we'll make…
Video: How To Build T-Walls For Single-Story Construction
Here is a quick video covering T-walls for single-story construction! Video Transcript In this video, we're going to cover T-walls for single-story construction. First, to connect our T-wall to the straight wall, we'll make a cut on one side of the straight wall block equal to its core size.…
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 BuildBuck. BuildBuck is an EPS foam bucking system that creates openings for doors and windows. Designed to cap…
Video: How to Pour BuildDeck ICF Decking
Join us at the Hilltop Project for a quick overview of how to install, brace, and pour BuildDeck ICF decking. Video Transcript Welcome back to the Hilltop Project. In this installment, the family has placed their BuildDeck forms, and are now ready to pour the BuildDeck floor system. BuildDeck is…
The BuildBlock ICF Swimming Pool Construction Manual
The BuildBlock ICF Swimming Pool Construction Manual BuildBlock is proud to release the ICF Swimming Pool Construction Manual. Paired with our Swimming Pool Engineering Manual, this new document covers the ICF pool building process from start to finish. ICFs swimming pools are not only faster to build, but the insulating foam…
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 through a couple of different approaches for how you might finish and install a garage…
Video: ICF Waterproofing with PolyWall Building Solutions
Video Transcript I'm Dan Thomas, the Business Development Manager for PolyWall Building Solutions. We're a division of PolyGuard products, an employee-owned, Texas-based manufacturer of a number of different air and water barrier systems. The particular system we've got on this project is our PolyWall Homestretch membrane. This is designed specifically…
ICFs and the Net Zero Design Push
The Building Science community continues to push for more stringent energy codes. Increases in insulation requirements and airtightness have become the primary mechanism to achieve higher performance. Buildings are required to use less overall energy, and where they require energy are asked to supply it themselves. Net-zero compliance is a…
Webinar: How to Build an ICF Swimming Pool
Webinar: How to Build an ICF Swimming Pool Join us for this special class covering the fastest growing trend in ICF construction! Join BuildBlock Founder Mike Garrett for an overview of how to build ICF Pools. ICF pools are a fast and effective way to build a quality pool at…