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Code Approvals
Find IRC & IBC as well as regional and local code approvals for BuildBlock ICF products.
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Installation Manuals
Download BuildBlock product install manuals and guides for installation instructions.
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Engineering
BuildBlock provides a variety of engineering information for the United States & Canada.
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Product Specifications
This section provides commercial product specifications for BuildBlock Products.
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Design Tools
BuildBlock design tools, BIM, and CAD details are available for multiple software design platforms.
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Concrete Design Mix
Ensuring proper concrete design mix is crucial for completing a successful ICF pour.Â
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Product Testing
Find information relating to the rigorous product testing of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms.Â
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Technical Resources
Find technical and research articles, prescriptive engineering and whitepapers.Â
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Product Technical Information
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Expanded Polystyrene Density | 1.5 lbs/cu. ft. |
Average Thickness of EPS | 2.5"/panel (5" total) |
Steady State R-Value | R-21 Foam Value |
Effective R-value: (concrete, form, air infiltration, and thermal mass) | R-24 to R-50 |
U-Value | U-.048 |
Actual R-Value | 4.4 Per Inch of EPS |
Thermal Mass (Form & Concrete) | 6″ core: 72 lbs/sq. ft. | 8″ core: 96 lbs/sq. ft. |
K-Factor | .24 Per inch of EPS |
Water Absorption | Less than 3% (ASTM C272) |
Water Vapor | 0.56 perms per 2.5″ |
Sound Class | STC Sound Class rating of 54 with 1/2-inch sheetrock both sides | STC Sound Class rating of 51 with 1/2-inch sheet rock one side |
Fire Wall | Firewall rating 5,000 to 12,000 lbs per lineal foot for 3 hours. |
Concrete Compressive Strength | 3000 psi |
Concrete Pouring Temperature Range: | Down to 0°F (-18°C) |
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