(Oklahoma City, OK, September 24, 2009)

BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of its new BuildDeck^TM Floor and Roof Decking System which will consist of 8”, 10”, and 12” Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).

The BuildDeck^TM System is a lightweight, stay-in-place Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) made of Expanded polystyrene (EPS) and used to construct a solid monolithic insulating concrete floor and/or roof decking system.  BuildDeck^TM is perfect for site-cast and precast concrete floors, roofs, decks, and walls for commercial, industrial and residential uses.  BuildDeck^TM provides structural integrity through reinforced concrete while providing comfort and sound mitigation through superior EPS insulation.  This building component is perfect for completing the monolithic concrete envelope to achieve energy efficiency while protecting against natural disasters.  These components are perfect for floors, roofs, pitched roofs, earth covered homes, tilt-up walls, decks, multi-story floors, green roofs, and safe rooms.

In order to meet Distributors and Dealers needs, BuildBlock^® continues to broaden its product line and new products to follow in the future.  All BuildBlock^®products are produced with the highest grade of materials available to ensure that the integrity of each product is never compromised.  Great care and attention to detail is given in the technological development of every product. This ensures that BuildBlock^®provides the quality that it’s Distributors and Dealers have come to expect from BuildBlock^®.

This new product is now available.  For more information about this product and to order please visit www.buildblock.com/builddeck or call 405-840-3386.

BuildBlock has teamed up with Architecture Demarest to create 3D models for architects to aid in the design phase of their projects. These state-of-the-art model drawings are now available on our website - click here to download them for free!  Be sure to share this exciting information with Architects in your area.

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BuildBlock launched its 5th anniversary year with the second annual BuildBlock International Convention for Distributors, Dealers, and Foreign Licensees held January 7-9 in Oklahoma City. Click here to read all about it!

Three BuildBlock Projects have been selected as Finalists in the ICF Builder Awards sponsored by ICF Builder Magazine. Award winners will be announced at an Awards Receptions being held at the World of Concrete in North Hall room number 263, Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00 p.m.  The BuildBlock finalists include The Brownstones at Maywood Park, the Onekama Hybrid Home, and the Vitale Family Extreme Makeover Home.  Click here for details about these and other great BuildBlock projects!
 

New BuildBlock Video Compares ICF and Concrete Block Construction

BuildBlock has released a new video demonstrating the benefits of using ICFs instead of CMU (concrete masonry units or concrete blocks) in the residential and commercial construction. To view the video online, click on the link on our home page.
 

High Wind Zone Engineering for 4" ICF Walls Now Available

Engineering tables detailing high wind load reinforcement requirements for 4" ICF walls are now available online and in the BuildBlock Installation & Technical Manual.