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…
Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildShield Termite & Fire Stop Protection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildShield Termite & Fire Stop Protection Oklahoma City, OK – BuildBlock Building Systems is pleased to announce the release of BuildShield Termite & Fire Stop Protection. BuildShield combines an extruded vinyl membrane with an adhesive stainless steel material to form an impenetrable barrier to…
Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildShield Fire Stop Protection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildShield Fire Stop ProtectionOklahoma City, OK – BuildBlock Building Systems is introducing BuildShield, a barrier for firestop protection in an ICF wall. BuildShield is a combination of two materials when combined offer fire stop protection providing additional protection in fire prone areas. This product will…
Nestledown B&B Uses BuildBlock ICFs To Create Energy-efficient Lodging
Discover how Nestledown B&B uses BuildBlock ICFs to create energy-efficient lodging as a leader in energy conservation & providing comfort for their guests on the shores of Lake Superior. The Schauland's, Ken and Sue, set out to create their dream job, owning a bed and breakfast even though neither of them had ever worked in…
Table in the Wilderness Ministry Camp chose BuildBlock ICFs
The Table in the Wilderness Ministry above Centennial, Wyoming is nestled at the base of the Snowy Range of the Medicine Bow Mountains in southeast Wyoming was built using BuildBlock ICFs. Table in the Wilderness Ministries (twmcamp.net) is a year-round camping, conference and retreat ministry center. The Table in the Wilderness…
Texas Tripe Company Puts BuildBlock ICFs to the Test
Texas Tripe Company Chooses BuildBlock ICFs for in Freezer Project in Detroit, Texas. The Texas Tripe project is a unique use of ICF products with sustainability at the heart of the design and purpose. Texas Tripe is a company that produces raw frozen pet food. Running tight on the freezer…
The Lloyd House: An ICF Project
We are going to step inside the Lloyd House: An ICF project showcasing the resiliency and versatility of BuildBlock ICFs. This project was a flagship project for Lloyd Concrete Services and BuildBlock of Central Virginia. The natural beauty of this lot inspired the homeowner to make as little impact on the environment as…
Asked & Answered: EPS Foam and Fire Retardants
There are some misconceptions about EPS foam in the building industry. In this Asked & Answered we discuss how fire retardants used in EPS foam as used in building products. EPS foam, when used in building products, contains a fire retardant added to the bead before it is expanded and molded. Additionally EPS foam…
Asked & Answered: Why don’t walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions?
Why don't walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions? This is an interesting question we receive occasionally from designers, engineers, and builders.It is possible to create a building that will have even foot dimensions. This is typically achieved by shortening blocks at some other point in the wall away…
BuildBlock ICFs Exhibiting at 2016 World of Concrete Booth N2104
BuildBlock will be exhibiting at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 2-5, 2016. The trade show is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and BuildBlock will be presenting in Booth N2104. The World of Concrete (www.WorldofConcrete.com) trade show is an annual event focusing on the concrete and masonry…