ICF Half-Truths, Myths, Misconceptions and Lies
Fear, uncertainty and doubt rule the marketing campaigns of traditional builders. Fear of change, uncertainty…
Upping the R-value in ICF Construction
BuildBlock ICFs have an R value over R-22 and a performance value between R-45 and…
ICFs are the future of foundations and homes.
There is an unmistakable trend: Buyers are demanding homes that use less energy. Builders and…
Asked & Answered: Is there an advantage to using wood bucks for window/door openings versus BuildBuck?
The majority of heat loss in an ICF home comes through wall openings such as…
BuildBlock Supports YouthBuild Boston Construction Workers of Tomorrow
BuildBlock trains "Construction Workers of Tomorrow" Energy Efficient Building Envelope Class 1 using BuildBlock Insulating…
Project: St. Mary’s Church, Carmel, IN
St. Mary's Church, Carmel, IN is using ICF for their new sanctuary. This is another…
Project: ICF La Pan Home in Idaho
Rob Stout of ICF of Idaho brings us a few shots of their latest project…
Asked & Answered: Recycling Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam
Recycling Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) FoamInsulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are made up to two different types of…
BuildBlock FieldNotes – 006 ICF Safe Rooms
https://youtu.be/Z3HHpGL2CDg We’ve all seen what happens on the news when disaster strikes: shattered homes and…
Asked & Answered: What is the Prescriptive Method and why do we talk about it?
What is the Prescriptive Method? The Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction…