Resources for Design Professionals, Architects, Engineers, and Code Officials

The BuildBlock technical team provides resources and support to help you design, engineer, build, and inspect ICF projects across North America and around the world. BuildBlock works to make sure you have the most current information to help you accomplish your goals. BuildBlock ICFs are code approved by multiple local, national and international standards. 

Our technical team consists of residential and commercial builders, estimators, and design professionals are here to make sure you have theory and real world experience on your side. 

Justin Wallace
Technical Director
(405) 467-9161 | [email protected]
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Dennis Micoff
Senior Technical Advisor
(405) 212-3130 | [email protected]
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Kimberly Bishop
Estimation & Technical Support Lead
(405) 212-3124 | [email protected]
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Bobby Louviere
Technical Coordinator & Pool Specialist
(405) 212-3138 | [email protected]
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Code Approvals

Find IRC & IBC as well as  regional and local code approvals for BuildBlock ICF products.

Installation Manuals

Download BuildBlock product install manuals and guides for installation instructions.

Engineering

BuildBlock provides a variety of engineering information for the United States & Canada.

Product Specifications

This section provides commercial product specifications for BuildBlock Products. 

Design Tools

BuildBlock design tools, BIM, and CAD details are available for multiple software design platforms. 

Concrete Design Mix

Ensuring proper concrete design mix is crucial for completing a successful ICF pour. 

Product Testing

Find information relating to the rigorous product testing of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms. 

Technical Resources

Find technical and research articles, prescriptive engineering and whitepapers. 

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Product Technical Information

BuildBlock Technical Data
Expanded Polystyrene Density
1.5lbs.
Average Thickness of EPS
2.5"/panel (5" total)
Steady State R-Value
R-22 Foam Value
Effective R-value: (concrete, form, air infiltration, and thermal mass)
R-24 to R-50
U-Value
U-.048
Actual R-Value
4.2R Per Inch of EPS
Thermal Mass (Form & Concrete)
6″ core: 72 lbs/sq. ft. | 8″ core: 96 lbs/sq. ft.
K-Factor
.24 Per inch of EPS
Water Absorption
Less than 3% (ASTM C272)
Water Vapor
0.56 perms per 2.5″
Sound Class
STC Sound Class rating of 54 with 1/2-inch sheetrock both sides | STC Sound Class rating of 51 with 1/2-inch sheet rock one side
Fire Wall
Firewall rating 5,000 to 12,000 lbs per lineal foot for 3 hours.
Concrete Compressive Strength
3000 psi +
Concrete Pouring Temperature Range:
Down to 0°F (-18°C)

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