Video: ICF Waterproofing with PolyWall Building Solutions

On June 23, 2020   /   Accessories, BuildBlock Projects, Video  

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 for ICF construction however it can also be used as waterproofing for traditional poured concrete and CMU block walls. The first step in preparation to install the waterproofing is to create a clean and dry working surface for yourself. So if the ICFs have been exposed for any length of

READ MORE →
Back to Top

ICF Bucking System – BuildBuck

On July 11, 2019   /   Accessories, BuildBlock Products, Video  
icf bucking

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 block. This system will encase your block and allow you to have an attachment point for all your windows. The beauty of this system is that it’s the same type of material as the rest of your ICF block and so when you’re trying to finish or attach windows to

READ MORE →
Back to Top

Hilltop Project – Footing Construction

On June 19, 2019   /   FieldNotes, Training, Video  
footing construction

In this episode of the Hilltop Project, the builders have finished excavating the build site and are ready to start constructing the forms for the footings. Video TranscriptionThe Morse family, the owner/builder of the Hilltop Project, is moving along nicely prepping the site for their future home. The site has been fully excavated and leveled, the ground is marked to show where the footings will go, and the builder has started to dig out these areas. After some delays due to rain, the builder has completed the dig and is now ready to build the forms for the footings. Due

READ MORE →
Back to Top

How to Repair a Damaged ICF Wall Section

On June 14, 2019   /   FieldNotes, Training, Video  
Tags: , , , , , , ,
ICF repair

In this short video, DIY home-builder Chris shows you how he repaired a piece of ICF wall after it was damaged by wild animals. Video Transcription:  Here’s how to repair a rather fantastic hole that some wild dogs tore into the side of this building. Apparently, a small animal had gotten inside the wall and the dogs chewed this wall out to get to it. Now we’re lucky, you see, that the webs are in place. What I’ve done, we’ve cut another piece that matches it. I’ve chosen to take some that have webs in it so they embed in

READ MORE →
Back to Top

How to Create Stirrups for Lintels in an ICF Project

On June 11, 2019   /   FieldNotes, Training, Video  
Stirrup wood

Creating the right type of stirrups to use in lintels above doors, windows, and other large openings is an essential step for success in your project. Join Chris, a DIY ICF owner/builder as he explains how to measure, cut, and bend rebar C stirrups. Video Transcription So today we’re making C stirrups for the lentils over the doors and windows. Now, I didn’t have a chance to get all my engineering done before I ordered them; I ordered all the C stirrups pre-bent for my decking on the floor but for all the windows and doors, it’s gonna vary a

READ MORE →
Back to Top

How to Install Electrical Wiring Into ICF Walls

On June 6, 2019   /   FieldNotes, Training, Video  
Tags: , , , , ,
Electrical Install Video Still

Join BuildBlock CTO Micah Garrett as he shows you a few quick and easy strategies for installing electrical wiring into ICF walls. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Micah Garrett with BuildBlock Building Systems and today we’re going to show you how to mount electrical boxes. We’re going to go over some of the tools and show you some of the tips and tricks to make this a fast and easy install. First, you’re going to need some electrical boxes. You might want to use plastic boxes, one of the best styles to use is one with a flange on the side.

READ MORE →
Back to Top

BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series Released

On April 6, 2017   /   BuildBlock News, Installer Training Series, Video  
icf installer training

The BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series BuildBlock recently released the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series, a 20 part video series that documents and explains the ICF building process from start to finish. Whether you have experience building with ICFs, have done some research, but don’t know where to start, or are still unsure about the benefits of ICFs and process of constructing with Insulating Concrete Forms, this is the series for you! What’s Inside? BuildBlock prides itself on quality education. Making the move to ICF is a smart decision and we want anyone who installs our products to be equipped

READ MORE →
Back to Top

BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Trades and Finishes

On March 16, 2017   /   Installer Training Series, Video  
trades and finishes

Trades and Finishes Welcome to the final video in the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series, Trades and Finishes. This 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 build.   In video number 19 we discuss block attachment points as well as the different needs during the rest of the construction process. We also identify different types of exterior and interior finishes. The videos in this series are produced

READ MORE →
Back to Top

BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation

On March 16, 2017   /   Installer Training Series, Video  
icf plumbing

ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation. 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 build. In video number 18 we explain how to locate ICF attachment points even after they are covered. We also take a look at how to create chases for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical installation. The videos in this

READ MORE →
Back to Top

BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Waterproofing and Backfilling

On March 16, 2017   /   Installer Training Series, Video  
waterproofing and backfilling

Waterproofing and Backfilling Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Waterproofing and Backfilling. 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 build. In video number 17 we help you understand the importance or proper waterproofing as well as the challenges associated with backfilling against an ICF wall. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals

READ MORE →
Back to Top