R-Value Part 4: Is More Insulation Better?
Part Four: Is More Insulation Better? In the previous sections of our deep dive into insulation, we've covered the basic types of insulation, discussed the properties of ICFs, and talked about the ...
R-Value Part 3: Fun with Foam
Part Three: Fun with Foam In the last article, we mentioned that BuildBlock ICFs and most others use about 2.5” of EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam on each side of a concrete core. The concrete core p ...
R-Value Part 2: The Science of Performance
Part Two: The Science of Performance In the first part of this article, we learned that ICFs are a superior form of construction (click for part 1) through simplicity of construction, fewer materia ...
Natural Disasters, Construction, and the Importance of Predictability
An honest comparison of major construction materials and their ability to protect during natural disasters. A Growing Threat In the wake of the dramatic destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey and ...
R-Value Part 1: What R You Doing?
What R You Doing? A four part series looking at insulation, R-value, and value. What is the value of good? No, this isn’t a Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance moment, but we all want to know ...
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 ...
Habitat for Humanity & BuildBlock Prove that Anyone Can Build With ICFs
Volunteers in South Dakota are building amazing homes alongside deserving families by utilizing the strength, efficiency, and simple installation of BuildBlock ICFs. Habitat for Humanity was founded ...
The Lasting Effects of ICFs
An ICF Home - The first ten years In 2004, BuildBlock Building Systems was founded offering a better way to build with Insulating Concrete Forms and related products, making installation quick and ea ...
BuildBlock Launches Online ICF Training Portal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2017 Contact: Brian Corder Phone: (405) 212-3131 9705 N. Broadway Extension, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 buildblock.com BuildBlock Launches Online ICF Train ...
ICF Swimming Pool Engineering Guide Released
BuildBlock releases ICF Swimming Pool Engineering Guide for In-ground and Above-ground ICF Swimming Pools, cisterns, and water vessels. BuildBlock is excited to release the BuildBlock ICF Swimming Po ...