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BuildBlock maintains an informational library of technical documents and resources to help make your project a success.
Technical Articles
In this section, find instructional technical guides to help with planning, installation, finishing and more.
Research & Whitepapers
This section is dedicated to collecting original technical research, whitepapers, and published industry research to assist in evaluating and constructing with BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms.
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BuildBlock Technical Articles & Blog Posts
Top 5 Ways to Ensure a Successful ICF Pour
For many, the concrete pour day is the most exciting day on an ICF jobsite. You’ve stacked your walls, everything
Press Release: ICFs Outperform Wood in Independent Scientific Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEB LABORATORIES THERMAL STUDY PROVES INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALLS CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND
Asked & Answered: How Does Rebar Interact With BuildBlock Webs?
Reinforcing ICF Walls The plastic ties (or webs) in BuildBlock ICFs hold the two foam panels together and are embedded
BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Basic Estimating
Basic Estimating Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide Waterproofing
The BuildBlock Comprehensive Guide to ICF Waterproofing demonstrates the most effective strategies for waterproofing ICF structures. Waterproofing ICF homes is substantially different from
Basic ICF Construction in 22 Steps
While BuildBlock ICFs are extremely installer friendly, there are always questions when working with new material. Whether you’re a do-it-yourself