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May 1, 2023 in BuildBlock News

What you need to know before starting your ICF build

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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 o ...

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February 13, 2020 in BuildBlock Projects

Featured Project: Stid Hill House

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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 ...

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ICF repair
June 14, 2019 in FieldNotes, Training, Video

How to Repair a Damaged ICF Wall Section

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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 ...

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Site Review
August 8, 2016 in Video

BuildBlock Installation Video Series: Site Review

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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 p ...

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Construction Overview
August 8, 2016 in Video

BuildBlock Installation Video Series: ICF Construction Overview

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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 s ...

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Product Overview
August 8, 2016 in BuildBlock Products, Video

Introduction to BuildBlock ICFs

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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 ...

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July 21, 2016 in BuildBlock News, White Papers & Research

Common Misconceptions Regarding ICFs and Current Energy Codes

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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 requireme ...

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June 27, 2016 in BuildBlock News, BuildBlock Projects

Energy Efficient BuildBlock Vineyard House Project

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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 ...

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May 6, 2016 in Asked & Answered, BuildBlock News, White Papers & Research

Footing to Wall Connections

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Footing to Wall ConnectionsThe 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 nu ...

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April 29, 2016 in BuildBlock Projects, Video

Hilldale Elementary Builds 11-Classroom Safe Room

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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 war ...

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    • ICF Swimming Pools
    • ICF Safe Rooms
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    • Excavation
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