Cold Weather Concrete Construction
Learn from BuildBlock Technical Director, Justin Wallace, about how to build with ICFs in cold weather!
BuildBlock ICC-500 Tornado Impact Testing
Although we couldn't persuade Intertek engineers to test our wall system with a real missile, we came close with our successful ICC-500 Tornado Impact Testing. This "Missile Impact Test" involved firing 15 lb. 2x4s from a high-pressure air cannon at over 100 mph! The goal was to assess how well…
Tips and Best Practices When Designing Your ICF Home
Learn about tips and best practices for designing ICF homes from BuildBlock Technical Director, Justin Wallace.
What you need to know before starting your ICF build
By Justin Wallace, Technical Director, BuildBlock Building Systems After spending weeks and hours staring at your screen researching and weighing all of the different construction options available to you, ICFs have prevailed as the most cost-effective solution to reach your construction goals. So, what now? Putting theory into practice takes…
Featured Project: Stid Hill House
ICFs in the Finger Lakes: Maximum Energy Savings, Minimum Maintenance, and Extra Protection Completed in May of 2019, this featured project is the Stid Hill House. Built by Victor Logan in the heart of the New York Finger Lakes region, and has been recognized at the 2020 ICF Builder Awards…
How to Repair a Damaged ICF Wall Section
In this short video, DIY home-builder Chris shows you how he repaired a piece of ICF wall after it was damaged by wild animals. Video Transcription: Here's how to repair a rather fantastic hole that some wild dogs tore into the side of this building. Apparently, a small animal had…
BuildBlock Installation Video Series: Site Review
The BuildBlock ICF Site Review gives you a great start in preparing for your ICF project. In this episode of our Installation Video Series we'll cover one of the most important first steps for your project; site review. This video talks about the building site and things you need to consider…
BuildBlock Installation Video Series: ICF Construction Overview
The BuildBlock ICF Construction Overview gives you a great start in preparing for your ICF project. Welcome to the BuildBlock Installation Video Series ICF Construction Overview. The videos in this series are intended to cover the entire ICF construction process with important topics, tips, and techniques. This video covers many of the important…
Introduction to BuildBlock ICFs
The BuildBlock ICFs Product Family is perfect for your project. Get to know the amazing products that BuildBlock ICFs has to offer in this comprehensive video. ICFs are simply an insulated form for concrete that stays in place after pouring. They provide superior insulation and stand up incredibly well to…
Common Misconceptions Regarding ICFs and Current Energy Codes
There are common misconceptions regarding ICFs and the current energy codes. While many people involved in the home design, construction and inspection process are familiar with the R-value requirements of a cavity wall, most do not understand that different standards apply to ICFs. Wall Types Cavity walls are usually wood…