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How to Create Stirrups for Lintels in an ICF Project

Creating the right type of stirrups to use in lintels above doors, windows, and other large openings is an essential step for success in your project. Join Chris, a DIY ICF owner/builder as he explains how to measure, cut, and bend rebar C stirrups. Video Transcription So today we're making…

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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series Released

The BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series BuildBlock recently released the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series, a 20 part video series that documents and explains the ICF building process from start to finish. Whether you have experience building with ICFs, have done some research, but don't know where to start, or…

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16 Mar
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Trades and Finishes

Trades and Finishes Welcome to the final video in the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series, Trades and Finishes. This video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic…

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16 Mar
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation

ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: ICF Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series…

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16 Mar
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Waterproofing and Backfilling

Waterproofing and Backfilling Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Waterproofing and Backfilling. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you…

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23 Feb
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Post Pour Concrete Inspection

Post Pour Concrete Inspection Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Post Pour Concrete Inspection. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic…

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23 Feb
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Concrete Consolidation

Concrete Consolidation Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Concrete Consolidation. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to…

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23 Feb
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Pouring an ICF Project

Pouring an ICF Project Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Pouring an ICF Project. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic…

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17 Feb
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Pre-Pour Inspection

Pre-Pour Inspection   Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Pre-Pour Inspection. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need…

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17 Feb
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BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Penetrations, Beam Pockets, & Blockouts

Penetrations, Beam Pockets, & Blockouts Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walk through of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need…

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