DIY Plowman Home using BuildBlock ICFs
The DIY Plowman Home using BuildBlock ICFs is a true do-it-yourself project from start to finish.Science Teacher, Phillip Plowman and his father are sharing their BuildBlock ICF project. They have bee ...
Form-A-Drain (FAD) Accessory Product Changes
The Form-A-Drain (FAD) product is no longer available with fabric attached to the lineals. This change to FAD happened for several reasons. There is a tendency for the fabric to blow off, or otherwis ...
The Puddingstone Cottage
The Puddingstone Cottage is a 1,200 square foot all ICF earth bermed home. Even the retaining walls utilize ICFs for their toughness.Puddingstone Cottage is an all ICF home that utilizes full height e ...
BuildBlock ICFs Meet Future Building Codes Today
BuildBlock ICFs meet future building codes today and are independently tested for compliance with 2015 building codes.Building codes are constantly evaluated and revised and BuildBlock ICFs continue e ...
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 ...
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 ...
ICF BUILDER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST LARGE RESIDENTIAL 2014 – KER THOMSON HOME
Ker Thomson Home Awarded Best Large Residential, Built Using BuildBlock ICFs. This Houston, TX home is the only TRIPLE CERTIFIED (IBHS, USGBC, DOE) house in the country. BuildBlock ICFs play ...
ICF Half-Truths, Myths, Misconceptions and Lies
Fear, uncertainty and doubt rule the marketing campaigns of traditional builders. Fear of change, uncertainty about new products and doubt about the future.When your customers start seeing new ICF hom ...
ICFs are the future of foundations and homes.
There is an unmistakable trend: Buyers are demanding homes that use less energy. Builders and developers are starting to take notice. Green energy efficient construction is one of the fastest gro ...
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 ...