Video: How To Build A Fire Resistant ICF House
Here's a video on fire-resistant construction in wildfire-prone areas! Video Transcript In this video, we’ll take you through a construction model of an ICF home that meets fire code standards. We’ll pay special attention to high-risk areas and give you practical suggestions on how to design and build. We’ll be…
Press Release: BuildBlock to Partner with the NRMCA’s Build With Strength 2.0 Initiative
BuildBlock to Partner with the NRMCA and Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK—BuildBlock Building Systems, manufacturer of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), as a primary member of the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association is proud to partner with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) as a part of their…
ICFs Aren’t Just for Basements
ICFs Aren’t Just for Basements Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are often used in below-grade applications. The insulation properties of ICFs make them an excellent solution for finished basements but over the past 20 years, ICFs have been growing in popularity as an above-grade construction solution. The same benefits apply for…
BuildBlock Webinar Schedule
BuildBlock Webinar Schedule BuildBlock Building Systems is the industry leader in ICF education. Our goal is to provide comprehensive training on a variety of ICF topics so that you’re ready to build when the time comes. We are happy to offer several educational tools for you to use. BuildBlock offers…
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…