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-value under uniform conditions it is the ratio of the temperature difference across an insulator and the heat flux…
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, (ICFS) happily accepted two national industry awards last week at the 2014 ICF Builder Awards held during the World of Concrete trade…
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 Wednesday night at the National ICF Builder Awards in Las Vegas, NV. Each year in conjunction of the World of Concrete tradeshow…
Press Release: Musgrave Agencies Wins First Runner up Press Release: Light Commercial Project Using BuildBlock ICFs at the 2014 National ICF Builder Awards
Musgrave Agencies Wins First Runner up Light Commercial Project Using BuildBlock ICFs at the 2014 National ICF Builder Awards Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada—BuildBlock Building System’s Musgrave Agencies project receives First Runner Up for Light Commercial at the National ICF Builder Awards in Las Vegas, NV. Each year in conjunction of the…
Drew Castle Photo Documentary – Eastern Michigan
See the Drew Castle built with BuildBlock ICFs from start to finish through this photo gallery. Also see the Drew Castle video series part 1-4 on our blog!
Project Spotlight: Building an ICF Castle Part 4
Micheal and Sue Drew are building an ICF castle to last, but wish they would have done ICFs all the way up to the gables. http://youtu.be/ZYDeb3voZFs Micheal and Sue Drew are building an ICF castle in eastern Michigan. Being the last video of the series, we learn why they initially…
Project Spotlight: Building an ICF Castle Part 3
BuildBlock ICFs were critical to hold up 150,000 pound slate & copper roof. http://youtu.be/ELgVZYYm4wA The Drew Castle in southeastern Michigan tour continues. In parts one and two Mike and Sue Drew showed us the inspiration for their dream castle and many of its features. Now we learn why BuildBlock ICFs and other materials we…
Project Spotlight: Building an ICF Castle Part 2
More to see inside the construction of an ICF castle using BuildBlock ICFsAs we've seen from the first video, building a comfortable home large or small with BuildBlock ICFs is possible with any design. Our look inside the castle continues upstairs as we look at the guest wing and master suite. The…
Press Release: Reiner Family Builds Ultimate Energy Efficient BuildBlock ICF Home on Lake Miltona
Reiner Family Builds Ultimate Energy Efficient BuildBlock ICF Home on Lake MiltonaFor Immediate Release- MILTONA, MN— Dorothy and Glen Reiner are building a lake home using BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) and GlobalBlock, BuildBlock’s new all foam ICF. This system creates the most energy efficient structures possible with modern technology.…
Project Spotlight: Building an ICF Castle Part 1
How to build a modern energy efficient castle using BuildBlock ICFsIn southeastern Michigan, homeowners Michael and Sue Drew started on a journey more than three years ago. "Initially, we wanted to build a small 1,000 square foot Frank Lloyd Wright inspired cottage on the property. We went all they way through…