ThermalSert ICF Insulation Insert Panels
23 Oct
BuildBlock Products

Upping the R-value in ICF Construction

BuildBlock ICFs have an R value over R-22 and a performance value between R-45 and R-55, but sometimes customers demand something greater. BuildBlock created ThermalSert and ThermalSert KD to service that need. The ThermalSert product is added to each course of block to the inside of the outside wall. This…

Photos from the ICF installation of the Creekside Home featured on PBS Hometime with Dean Johnson in December 2012.
31 Mar
BuildBlock News, White Papers & Research

EPS Foam Significantly More Energy Efficient Than XPS

There are many reasons BuildBlock ICFs are the premiere ICFs on the market, our use of EPS foam is one of those reasons.      As reported by Concrete Construction, "what makes EPS and XPS different is their manufacturing processes. EPS uses steam and the blowing agent pentane to expand polystyrene…

New Hampshire ICF Residence Finished
26 Nov
BuildBlock Projects

Sandown, New Hampshire Home

ICF Builder: McGregor Chadwick, Northstar Contractors
New Hampton, New Hampshire, northstarnh.com

The Home
Located on a small lake in southern New Hampshire and offering peaceful views from its privately positioned outdoor living room, this gorgeous open concept home was designed with preservation of the native landscape in mind. Offering main level living, beautiful hand milled native New Hampshire black oak wide plank flooring, a great room with cathedral ceilings, a 16-foot floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, a grand wrought iron staircase leading to a top floor loft with a view that takes your breath away, custom cherry kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops with a matching walk-in pantry and layout ready to entertain. Stepping into this custom home you instantly feel the warmth and beauty while getting to enjoy looking out onto one of New Hampshire’s beautiful pristine lakes.

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