BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms

Features and Benefits

Builders and contractors alike now have a revolutionary way to design a superior foundations system into their homes.

Features	Homebuilder Benefits
Ideally located drainage system, parallel to footing, below foundation wall	Relieves hydrostatic pressure on walls and slabs, reducing risk of cracking
Drainage system cannot sag or crimp	Reduces risk of blockage or uneven drainage
Greater water intake capacity than traditional drain pipe, 50% more water inlet area than minimum ASTM standards	Ensures rapid collection of ground water; minimizes possibility of water infiltration
Level installation	Uniform drainage of foundation, easier to set wall forms
Smooth interior wall	Allows for free flow of water and less chance of build-up and clogging
Drainage is provided for both the inside and outside of foundation footing build-up and clogging	Better drainage protection against water infiltration; reduces risk of cracking and leaking
Strong, rigid PVC construction; greater stiffness	Minimizes possibility of system failure due to a collapsed or crushed drainage system
Conforms with EPA’s “ Model Standards & Techniques for Radon Control in New Residential Buildings” and ASTM E 1465-92 Standard Guide for Radon Control Options	Acceptance by local code officials and inspectors

Features	Contractor Benefits
Stay-In-Place lineal footing form system	Eliminates wood or metal form cost and form removal, cleaning, and transportation costs
Less elapsed time between footing pour and wall construction	Reduces carrying cost expense
Immediate drainage capability	Can minimize down time in inclement weather
Simple adaptation with a round pipe “T” and vertical PVC pipe stack provides radon reduction	Eliminates material and labor costs for separate
Eliminates need for conventional corrugated poly drain tile	Reduces material and labor associated with drain tile installation
Complete line of lineals, couplings, 90° and 45° corners, vertical T’s & L’s, outlets, and accessory items	Can accommodate virtually any foundation layout
No oiling of forms required	Reduced oil cost and elimination of oil handling and disposal
Dry fit joints allow for job site assembly without the use of solvent cement or mechanical fasteners	Reduced form set-up time
Easy to cut with hand or power saw	No additional or special tools required for cutting; fast installation
Spacer straps available in pre-determined width dimensions	Improved set-up time by reducing time used for measuring