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23 Jun
BuildBlock Projects, ICF Accessories and Tools, Video

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…

icf bucking
11 Jul
BuildBlock Products, ICF Accessories and Tools, Video

ICF Bucking System – BuildBuck

In this video, we go over the many features and advantages of the BuildBuck ICF bucking system. Video Transcription Hi, my name is Micah Garrett with BuildBlock Building Systems today, we're going to talk about our BuildBuck ICF bucking system. This buck system is designed to go with your ICF…

basic tools
21 Dec
ICF Accessories and Tools, Installer Training Series, Video

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…

29 Nov
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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…

17 Mar
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ICF Construction Tip: Bracing

Key to any ICF installation is a bracing and alignment system to keep the walls straight and plumb during the pour. One of industry partners, Fab-Form, has created an updated Zont ICF Bracing System that gives you a light weight, cost effective method of bracing Insulated Concrete Form wall using site…

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