Press Release: BuildBlock Building Systems Ranks Top ICF Structural System in GreenBuilder Magazine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BuildBlock Building Systems Ranks Top ICF Structural System in GreenBuilder MagazineOklahoma City, OK – BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms, (ICFs) ranked as top ICF Structural System in the 2015 Readers Choice Survey by GreenBuilder Magazine.This annual brand awareness survey of Green building professionals, chose the greenest structural system products…
Santa Fe, New Mexico Green Building with BuildBlock ICFs
Green building is extremely popular throughout the southwestern United States and leading the charge is Santa Fe, New Mexico.The Maffie project is another testimony of the growing ICF industry in New Mexico. The homeowner was not familiar with ICFs however after being presented with all of the benefits, they made the…
Asked & Answered: What is the Sound Performance of BuildBlock ICFs?
In general, it is important to limit noise and sound transmission through walls. While important in residential structures, this is especially critical in certain commercial structures such as hospitals, movie theaters, concert halls,hotels and airports that require substantial noise reduction. Homes built on noisy streets or near interstate highways will…
BuildBlock ICF Above Ground Safe Rooms
Tornado season is upon us, and once again, we in the Midwest and Southeast will see thunderstorms forming and rolling across the plains, and we will look up and wonder if that is just a low hanging cloud, or something more ominous. Safety is of primary concern during a tornado. …
Florida Homeowners Embrace BuildBlock ICFs Benefits
These Florida homeowners embrace BuildBlock ICFs benefits for hurricane and disaster resistance, construction speed, and energy efficiency.[custom_frame_center shadow="on"][/custom_frame_center]This Mediterranean style Florida home was designed to withstand hurricane force winds in the area. When the homeowner understood the safety and efficiency of the wall system, they chose BuildBlock ICFs. Their architect was able to…
BuildBlock ICF Home Comfortable in Southern Heat
[one_third][/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] This BuildBlock ICF Home Comfortable in Southern Heat with 45% humidity inside on a 100+ degree & 90% humidity South Carolina days. The home resembles triple wythe masonry, which is common in Charleston architecture and engineering. The window jambs and door details have the “Classical…
Asked & Answered: Applying Stucco on BuildBlock ICF Forms
You can use nearly any finish including applying stucco on BuildBlock ICF Forms Stucco can be applied directly over the ICF, without a membrane above grade; below-grade requires waterproofing). Some contractors will use paper or house wrap behind the stucco, but it’s not necessary. For traditional stucco, a mechanical attachment is required (metal…
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 roof, horizontal cement board siding painted in bright island colors, multiple windows with pocketing sliding glass…
Scottish Style BuildBlock ICF Castle in Connecticut
ICF Castles as unique as they are, have been quite popular lately for BuildBlock Building Systems. This Scottish Castle in New Canaan, Connecticut is now our second ICF castle. This BuildBlock ICF Castle in Connecticut is 6,200 sq ft and is made entirely of ICFs including the obvious castle features…
Slagell’s Building ICF Home in Hydro, Oklahoma
The Slagell's are Building their ICF home with BuildBlock ICFs in Hydro, Oklahoma. The Slagell's were drawn to the idea of ICFs because of the energy efficiency and long life construction ICFs provide. Doing all the work themselves, they had to choose very closely what materials to use. They chose to…