Posts Tagged construction

BuildBlock Installation Video Series: Site Review

Brian Corder On August 8, 2016 / Video

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 before building your ICF home. Topics include solar gain, aesthetics, water runoff and drainage, elevation footings and more. Knowing how much solar gain you will have on your structure is important when planning where to put your home. The amount of heat from the sun on your structure will help

BuildBlock Installation Video Series: ICF Construction Overview

Brian Corder On August 8, 2016 / Video

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, building codes, building project, concrete, construction, how to, icf, icf construction, icf overview, installation, insulating concrete forms, r-value, safety, video

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 steps you need to be aware of before beginning your BuildBlock ICF project. These steps include site review, solar gain, drainage, aesthetics, elevation and prevailing winds. These videos will hopefully make your project easier. Stay tuned as we’ll be publishing more steps in the building process in the coming weeks. The

Introduction to BuildBlock ICFs

Isaiah Werner On August 8, 2016 / BuildBlock Products, Video

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, construction, education, energy efficient, green construction, icf, insulating concrete forms, products

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 natural disasters. This video starts with a general overview of how BuildBlocks’ forms work and then takes a look at our versatile catalog of products. BuildBlock offers forms in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate any design. And with an array of accessories for bracing, waterproofing, flooring and more, BuildBlock is

Common Misconceptions Regarding ICFs and Current Energy Codes

Brian Corder On July 21, 2016 / BuildBlock News, White Papers & Research

Tags: BuildBlock ICFs, construction, energy efficiency, icf, r-value

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 or steel framed with insulation between framing members for the outside walls. Most single family structures in the United States are built this way. Cavity walls may meet local and national building codes, but lack the performance and resilience when compared with ICF mass walls. The International Energy Conservation Code

Energy Efficient BuildBlock Vineyard House Project

Brian Corder On June 27, 2016 / BuildBlock News, BuildBlock Projects

Tags: architectural, buildblock, buildblock icf, building codes, concrete, construction, energy efficient, green, green construction, icf, insulating concrete forms, Michigan, r-value

The Energy Efficient BuildBlock Vineyard House in Paw Paw, Michigan has caught the attention of many around the country and has improved the opinion of ICFs in the state. This attention came from the low cost, the design, and the sheer beauty of this sustainable home. All of these features are not the usual factors that someone might think of when considering a home with this extraordinary level of sustainability. You can’t tell by looking at it but this house is made of ICFs, with 4kw of Photovoltaics, geothermal units, concrete flooring, and much more. The design of this home is one that the

Footing to Wall Connections

Brian Corder On May 6, 2016 / Asked & Answered, BuildBlock News, White Papers & Research

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, construction, energy efficient, footing to wall, icf, insulating concrete forms

Footing to Wall Connections The connection between the footing and an ICF wall is very important. Too often, this connection is omitted from the discussion about reinforcing an ICF wall. There are a number of factors that have to be taken into account. These include the wind loads, exposure categories and seismic zones. The typical connections between the footing and the ICF wall are either a keyway or dowels. Keyways are made by setting a 2×4 into the top of the footing when it is being poured, and floating the concrete flush with the top of the board. When this is removed, it leaves

Hilldale Elementary Builds 11-Classroom Safe Room

Brian Corder On April 29, 2016 / BuildBlock Projects, Video

Tags: commercial construction, construction, construction engineering, construction management, energy efficiency, green construction, icf, icfs, insulated concrete, insulating concrete forms, safe room, school, tornado

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Hilldale Elementary Builds 11-Classroom Safe Room addition, which will be able to protect all of its students, teachers and staff during severe weather or a tornado. These classrooms will be a warm, comfortable learning environment all year, sound proof and energy efficient. Should the need arise, they would also function as a safe room for the entire school. The project is located on NW 16th St. in Oklahoma City. Classes run from August through June, which includes Oklahoma’s worst storm season. After the devastating effects of previous tornadoes, you can see why it is important to have a proper safe

BuildBlock IRC-IBC Code Compliance Research Report Updated

Brian Corder On March 3, 2016 / BuildBlock News, Technical

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, building, building codes, concrete, construction, energy efficient, green construction, ibc, insulating concrete forms, irc

BuildBlock IRC-IBC code compliance research report updated from Intertek Research Report (IRR-1003) to the new Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-1003. After Intertek and ATI completed their corporate merger, the IRR and CCRR reports were also merged. BuildBlock IRC-IBC Code Compliance Research Report updated to reflect compliance with new codes and standards. BuildBlock’s new code compliance research report number is CCRR-1003 and will now be displayed on all products labels. This new verification is one of the most trusted ETL marks in North America. The Code Compliance Research Report ensures that BuildBlock products comply with the 2015 International Residential Code and the International Building Code product standards. Currently BuildBlock has

Energy-Efficient Bonobo Winery Built with BuildBlock ICFs

Brian Corder On December 3, 2015 / BuildBlock News, BuildBlock Projects, Video

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, construction, energy efficient, green construction, insulating concrete forms, Michigan, wine, Winery

The Oosterhouse brothers, Todd and Carter are Traverse City natives who decided to satisfy a life-long dream building a winery of their own. The energy-efficient Bonobo Winery built with BuildBlock ICFs combines many systems and technologies to deliver a commercial success. This project is located in Traverse City Michigan, a tourist destination and regional area of commerce. People flock to the area in the spring, summer, and fall to see the lakes, sunsets, cherry trees and vineyards. This winery has a high traffic volume will help educate more people about the advantages of energy efficient construction and BuildBlock ICF technology, especially in

Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildShield Termite & Fire Stop Protection

Brian Corder On December 1, 2015 / BuildBlock Products, Press Releases

Tags: buildblock, buildblock icf, construction, fire, fire protection, insulating concrete forms, products, termite

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 termites and a terminal cap that prevents flames from reaching beyond the top of an ICF wall. One product using the same materials applied slightly differently in different areas of an ICF wall. “We initially created a cost effective solution for termites in an ICF wall.” says Mike Garrett, BuildBlock

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