Video: ICFs and Habitat for Humanity
We talked to Rob Lochner, Construction Director with Habitat For Humanity Santa Fe, about his experience using Insulating Concrete Forms on two recent Habitat builds. These builds are part of a national program spearheaded by the NRMCA in association with Habitat for Humanity International, the ICFMA, and the ACPA. To…
ICF Review: First Time ICF Builders Give Their Honest Impressions
About This Video BuildBlock visited Santa Fe New Mexico in November of 2021 to assist in the build of 2 Habitat for Humanity Homes. Watch this video to hear from several volunteers on what it was like building with BuildBlock ICFs for the first time! These builds are part of…
Video: Project Overview: Santa Fe Habitat For Humanity Builds With ICFs
In November 2021, BuildBlock traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico to assist on two ICF builds in partnership with the ICFMA, NRMCA, and Habitat For Humanity International. Over the next 5 years, the NRMCA hopes to build an ICF home in each US state and BuildBlock is proud to be…
Video: How To Build Pitched ICF Roofs
Video Transcript My name is Steve Carroll, I'm here in Lexington, Kentucky. This is my own house, give you a little quick background, so here we have a picture of our 3/12 pitch concrete roof. So the span is about 20 feet and then you've got two foot overhang everywhere.…
Hands on Training and Education: Build With Strength 2.0, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hands-on Training and Education: Build With Strength 2.0, Santa Fe, New Mexico Event Description: Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International and the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association to fortify decent, affordable and sustainable housing across the U.S. This initiative will help to provide incredibly strong and…
Video: Digital Product Catalog: BuildBrace ICF Bracing
Video Transcript: Welcome to BuildBlock's Digital Product Catalog. BuildBlock provides a wide variety of insulating concrete form products and accessories. Our one-stop shopping experience helps to make every job simple, cohesive, and efficient. This video is part of our Digital Product Catalog, which is a series of videos that will…
Video: Digital Product Catalog: BuildRadius
Video Transcript: Welcome to BuildBlock's Digital Product Catalog. BuildBlock provides a wide variety of Insulating Concrete Form products and accessories. Our one-stop shopping experience helps to make every job simple, cohesive, and efficient. This video is part of our Digital Product Catalog, which is a series of videos that will…
Video: Strategies For Managing Pressure In ICF Walls While Pouring
Video Transcript Strategies For Managing Pressure On ICF Walls While Pouring Pressure occurs at areas in the wall where you disrupt the flow of concrete such as short corners or large openings next to corners. It also occurs when you vibrate the walls between lifts to ensure proper…
Videos: How to Construct ICF Pilasters
Video Transcript In this video, we're going to cover how to form pilasters in ICF construction. pilasters or pilasters are rectangular columns that project from within a wall. They are typically present where a structural load must be carried that exceeds the capabilities of the wall. The wall thickens…
Video: Digital Product Catalog: BuildDeck ICF Decking
Video Transcript Welcome to BuildBlock's Digital Product Catalog. BuildBlock provides a wide variety of insulating concrete form products and accessories. Our one-stop shopping experience helps to make every job simple, cohesive, and efficient. This video is part of our Digital Product Catalog, which is a series of videos that…