Asked & Answered: Applying Stucco on BuildBlock ICF Forms
You can use nearly any finish including applying stucco on BuildBlock ICF Forms Stucco can be applied directly over the ICF, without a membrane above grade; below-grade requires waterproofing). Some ...
BuildBlock ICFs create stunning Old Florida Island Style home in Matlacha, FL
Drs. Shirley and Jim Salvatore wanted an ICF home with an Old Florida Island Style. This was achieved with ICF block construction by adding wide covered porches to the ICF block shell. A metal hip r ...
Scottish Style BuildBlock ICF Castle in Connecticut
ICF Castles as unique as they are, have been quite popular lately for BuildBlock Building Systems. This Scottish Castle in New Canaan, Connecticut is now our second ICF castle. This BuildBlock ICF Cas ...
Slagell’s Building ICF Home in Hydro, Oklahoma
The Slagell's are Building their ICF home with BuildBlock ICFs in Hydro, Oklahoma. The Slagell's were drawn to the idea of ICFs because of the energy efficiency and long life construction ICFs provid ...
BuildBlock Building Systems visits a BuildBlock project in Chihuahua, Mexico.
[custom_frame_center shadow="on"][/custom_frame_center] BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms, (ICFs) expands manufacturing to Monterrey, Mexico. This new location increases availability of ...
First ICF home in Yazoo County, Mississippi built using BuildBlock ICFs
The first ICF home in Yazoo County, Mississippi built using BuildBlock ICFs is a showcase for disaster resistant construction in the community .[one_fourth][/one_fourth] [one_fourth][/one_fourth] [one ...
White Paper- Vapor Barriers (Retarders) and Air Barriers
Air and moisture can get into a home a number of ways. Convective transfer involves moving air, such as a draft around a window or door, electrical boxes, or other wall penetrations. Diffusion refers ...
White Paper- R-value and Performance of BuildBlock and BuildLock Knockdown Insulating Concrete Forms
The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry and is generally understood to indicate how efficient the insulation value of the material or product. R-v ...
Press Release: BuildBlock Building Systems Projects Win Two National Awards
BuildBlock Building Systems Projects Win Two National Awards at the 2014 ICF Builder Awards in Las Vegas, NV.Oklahoma City, OK— BuildBlock Building Systems, manufacturers of Insulating Concrete Forms, ...
Press Release: Ker Thomson Home Wins Best Large Residential Using BuildBlock ICFs at the National ICF Builder Awards
Ker Thomson Home Wins Best Large Residential Using BuildBlock ICFs at the National ICF Builder Awards Houston, TX—BuildBlock Building Systems Ker Thomson home receives Best Large Residential Award We ...