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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
Asked & Answered: Why don’t walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions?
Why don’t walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions? This is an interesting question we receive occasionally from designers,
Asked & Answered: ICF Myths, Half-Truths, and Misconceptions
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White Paper: The ICF Effect
Continuous R-Value, reduced air infiltration and thermal mass all make up the ICF Effect New energy codes, higher fuel prices,
Form-A-Drain (FAD) Accessory Product Changes
The Form-A-Drain (FAD) product is no longer available with fabric attached to the lineals. This change to FAD happened for several
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
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