BuildBlock Exhibits New Products at 2016 International Builders Show & 2016 World of Concrete
BuildBlock ICF products were on display during the 2016 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in late January and the 2016 World of Concrete held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in early February. BuildBlock introduced and demonstrated 5 new products at the show: BuildBlock…
Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildBuck ICF Door & Window Bucking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildBuck ICF Door & Window BuckingOklahoma City, OK – BuildBlock Building Systems is excited to announce the release of BuildBuck ICF Door & Window Bucking. BuildBuck is the ideal insulating bucking solution for door and window openings in a BuildBlock ICF project. BuildBuck is the…
Asked & Answered: How Do I Design Door & Window Openings in an ICF Home?
Door & Window Openings in an ICF HomeGenerally, there is little difference in door and window placement in an ICF home when compared to standard wood-framed construction. The biggest thing to keep in mind are openings really close together or really close to corners. Since the supporting structure to the wall is the…
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 windows and doors. You want to ensure that you have maintained as much insulation as possible around your openings. We have recommended V-buck for a number of years, but sadly they are no longer in business.…