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 phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful…
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Basic Tools
Basic Tools 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 phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful…
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Understanding Labor
Understanding Labor 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 phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful…
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Safety
ICF Safety and Best Practices Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This is 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need…
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Introduction
An Introduction to BuildBlock ICFs 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 phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to…
Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildCrete Pool Plaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildCrete Pool Plaster Oklahoma City, OK – Released at the 2016 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo, BuildCrete Pool Plaster by BuildBlock ICFs is a true one-coat plaster designed to adhere directly to EPS foam, concrete, or other pool building materials. BuildCrete has been used in ICF…
Charis Homes Builds First Zero Energy Ready Home in Ohio with BuildBlock ICFs
Choosing BuildBlock ICFs as their primary construction system for exterior walls, the Wehrs realized they could easily build Ohio's first Zero Energy Ready home simply, and cost effectively. Going Big AND Going Home When Chris and Lori Wehr moved to Ohio they were excited by the opportunity to build a…
No Air Conditioning? No Problem! Couple Builds ICF Home in Colorado.
After one summer in our ICF house, we decided we didn’t need air conditioning. When Mike and Laura Braunschmidt started thinking about building a new home, a common theme was agreed upon: extreme energy efficiency. “Originally we were going to downsize. It’s just my wife and I so we don’t…
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide Waterproofing
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide to ICF Waterproofing demonstrates the most effective strategies for waterproofing ICF structures. Waterproofing ICF homes is substantially different from standard concrete construction and is commonly overlooked or installed incorrectly. The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide to Waterproofing is a 15 page educational manual that is free to download and is intended to…
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, BuildBlock is here to help. This Basic ICF Construction gallery starts with excavation and ends with the pouring of concrete. Complete with helpful…