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BuildBlock insulating concrete form technology combines the proven strength of concrete and steel with the superior insulating properties of expanded polystyrene, resulting in structures which are more energy efficient, comfortable, durable, and safer than conventional construction methods.
BuildBlock’s insulated concrete form walls are proven to be highly resistant to tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and fire, providing safety and peace of mind for occupants. Insulating concrete form panels, when combined with the thermal mass of concrete, can result in a performance of R-30 to R-50. This built-in energy efficiency reduces annual energy costs by 30 to 70 percent. BuildBlock's insulating concrete forms also help create a quiet, comfortable interior for occupants. Internal temperatures are more stable and uniform, an 8-inch ICF wall has an STC of 53 without the need for additional sound mitigation materials or methods.
BuildBlock Building Systems offers a comprehensive product line that will complete the envelope of nearly any residential or commercial structure, Build it for life with BuildBlock's fully-assembled and reversible straight form, fully-assembled and reversible 900 corner form, fully-assembled and reversible 450 corner form, brick ledge form, double taper top form, knock-down block, and BuildDeck floor and roof decking system.
BuildBlock forms are fully reversible. This means when you pick up a BuildBlock form you don’t waste your time determining if the form needs to be turned up or down or left or right to be installed. With a reversible form, it always fits no matter which way you turn it. The BuildBlock corner form is used for both right and left hand applications, eliminating the need for dedicated corner forms.
The key element of BuildBlock’s innovative product line, the straight form is a high-performance insulating concrete form wall system. These forms are available preassembled in 4, 6 and 8 inch concrete core widths. BuildBlock leads the industry, offering webbing components every 6 inches. These provide superior structural integrity as well as attachment points for interior finishes such as drywall and exterior finishes like stucco, brick and siding.
BuildBlock’s fully reversible 900 corner form is an industry leader, providing additional square footage and unmatched strength and durability during the construction process. These forms are available preassembled in 4, 6 and 8 inch concrete core widths.
BuildBlock's fully reversible 450 corner form allows for unrivaled strength and design flexibility that can be used to achieve the home of your dreams. Bay windows and other special architectural features can be constructed with ease using these forms which are available preassembled in 4, 6 and 8 inch concrete core widths.
BuildBlock's brick ledge form provides structural support when constructing a suspended ledge on the exterior of your home. These forms allow greater design latitude and provides a cost effective option when brick or stone is specified on a structure that has a basement or deep frost wall. BuildBlock brick ledge forms are available preassembled in 6 and 8 inch concrete core widths.
The double taper top form is ideal for use in locations where a greater load bearing surface is required. This form provides a simple way to join two suspended slab floors or to attach wood walls in the same vertical plane as the exterior surface of the ICF wall. BuildBlock double taper top forms are available preassembled in 6 and 8 inches concrete core widths.
The BuildLock System is a high performance knock-down insulating concrete form (ICF) wall system comprised of two separate 2 ½ inch Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) panels which are connected by strong, high-density plastic webs on 6-inch centers. BuildLock is the strongest knock-down product on the market today. Each web bridge features a positive locking attachment that snaps the web securely in the proper position to eliminate racking and provide superior structural stability throughout the construction process. BuildLock straight and 900 corner forms are available in 10 inch and 12 inch concrete core widths.
The BuildDeck System is a lightweight, stay-in-place insulating concrete form (ICF) made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and used to build a solid monolithic insulating concrete floor and/or roof decking system. BuildDeck is perfect for site-cast or precast concrete floors, roofs, decks, and walls for commercial, industrial and residential uses. BuildDeck provides structural integrity through reinforced concrete while providing comfort and sound mitigation through superior EPS insulation.
Today’s higher energy and material costs make insulating concrete form (ICF) construction more affordable and sensible than ever before. Insulating concrete forms are coming of age with the emergence of green and sustainable construction. ICF construction meets the public’s demand for buildings to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible while also supplying the benefits of extreme comfort, quiet, and safety.
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Monolithic concrete walls are significantly stronger than those built with concrete blocks. BuildBlock technology combines the proven strength and endurance of concrete and steel with the superior insulating properties of expanded polystyrene (EPS). As a result, these structures are more energy efficient, comfortable, durable, and safer than conventional construction methods. ICF walls can be engineered to bear substantially greater loads than concrete block walls -- vertically and horizontally. The ICF walls can actually be engineered to share the load that would otherwise rest solely on large steel or concrete columns. One ICF is 16 inches tall and 48 inches long. The wall area of a single form equates to 6 standard concrete masonry units. Not only does the light-weight nature of ICFs help speed construction time, it also creates a much safer environment for workers. This will result in fewer jobsite related injuries and lower workers compensation premiums.