How to Build a T-Wall Intersection for Single and Multi-Story Structures
Watch BuildBlock's Newest How-To Video Covering T-Wall Intersections Visit BuildBlock's YouTube Channel to find this and other ICF training information, guides, and instruction. Transcript:In this video, we’re going to cover how to build t-wall intersections for single and multi-story ICF construction.Step 1: Prepare the FootingFirst, you’ll need to layout the…
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 across the plains, and we will look up and wonder if that is just a low hanging cloud, or something more ominous.Safety is of primary concern during a tornado. It…
Cold Weather Concrete Construction
Learn how to manage cold weather construction effectively using Insulating Concrete Forms to ensure proper curing and placement.
BuildBlock ICC-500 Tornado Impact Testing
Learn about BuildBlock's successful ICF tornado testing, proving that our wall assembly can resist severe tornado impacts effectively.
Tips and Best Practices When Designing Your ICF Home
Learn about tips and best practices for designing ICF homes from BuildBlock Technical Director, Justin Wallace.
What you need to know before starting your ICF build
Wondering how to start ICF build? Explore vital tips for planning, design, and engineering in your construction process.
Featured Project: Stid Hill House
ICFs in the Finger Lakes: Maximum Energy Savings, Minimum Maintenance, and Extra ProtectionCompleted in May of 2019, this featured project is the Stid Hill House. Built by Victor Logan in the heart of the New York Finger Lakes region, and has been recognized at the 2020 ICF Builder Awards in…
How to Repair a Damaged ICF Wall Section
In this short video, DIY home-builder Chris shows you how he repaired a piece of ICF wall after it was damaged by wild animals. Video Transcription: Here's how to repair a rather fantastic hole that some wild dogs tore into the side of this building. Apparently, a small animal had…
BuildBlock Installation Video Series: Site Review
The BuildBlock ICF Site Review gives you a great start in preparing for your ICF project. In this episode of our Installation Video Series we'll cover one of the most important first steps for your project; site review. This video talks about the building site and things you need to consider…
BuildBlock Installation Video Series: ICF Construction Overview
The BuildBlock ICF Construction Overview gives you a great start in preparing for your ICF project. Welcome to the BuildBlock Installation Video Series ICF Construction Overview. The videos in this series are intended to cover the entire ICF construction process with important topics, tips, and techniques. This video covers many of the important…