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Our technical staff has more than 30 years of combined contruction and ICF specialty experience. Along with our Customer Service staff, we are dedicated to making sure your project goes smoothly from concept to completion.

Contact our Technical Support staff directly at (866) 222-2575 extension 1014 or (405) 212-3138 or email at technical@buildblock.com

 

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Dimensions

 

4” PRODUCT LINE - Width 9”   Height 16”

Straight 48” N/A 5.33 .065844
90° Corner Ext: 31”/Int: 22” Ext: 19”/Int: 10” 5.56 .054574
45° Corner Ext: 28 ”/Int: 24.272” Ext: 16”/Int: 12.272” 4.89 .054985

6” PRODUCT LINE - Width 11”    Height 16”

Straight 48” N/A 5.33 .098765
90° Corner Ext: 33”/Int: 22” Ext: 21”/Int: 10” 6.00 .086528
45° Corner Ext: 28”/Int: 23.444” Ext: 16”/Int: 11.444 ” 4.89 .080841
Brick Ledge* 48” N/A 5.33 .134148
Double Taper Top** 48” N/A 5.33 .130128

8” PRODUCT LINE - Width 13”    Height 16”

Straight 48” N/A 5.33 .131687
90° Corner Ext: 35”/Int: 22” Ext: 23”/Int: 10” 6.44 .121517
45° Corner Ext: 28 ”/Int: 22.615” Ext: 16 ”/Int: 10.615” 4.89 .105425
Brick Ledge* 48” N/A 5.33 .167074

BuildLock KNOCK-DOWN 10" PRODUCT LINE - Width 15”     Height 16”  

Straight 48” N/A 5.33 .164609
  90° Corner Ext: 37”/Int: 22” Ext: 25”/Int: 10” 6.88 .151444

BuildLock KNOCK-DOWN 12" PRODUCT LINE - Width 17”     Height 16”  

Straight 48” N/A 5.33 .197529
  90° Corner Ext: 39”/Int: 22” Ext: 27”/Int: 10” 7.33 .191408

BuildDeck PRODUCT LINE - Width 24”   

8" BuildDeck 24” N/A 4.0 .051111
10" BuildDeck 24” N/A 4.0 .055854
12" BuildDeck 24” N/A 4.0 .060432
 
Straight Form 90o Corner Form 45o Corner Form Brick Ledge Form BuildDeck Floor and Roof Decking System

 

Technical Data

 

Expanded Polystyrene Density:

1.5lbs/cu.ft.

Average thickness of EPS:

2.5" / panel (5" total)

Steady State R-value:

R-21 foam value

Effective R-value:
(concrete, form, air infiltration, and thermal mass)

R-24 to R-50

U-value:

U-0.048

Actual R-value:

4.4 Per inch of EPS

Thermal Mass:
(form & concrete)

6" core: 72lbs/sq.ft.

8" core: 96lbs/sq.ft.

K-Factor:

.24 Per inch of EPS

Water Absorption:

Less than 3% (ASTM C272)

Water Vapor:

0.56 perms per 2.5"

Sound Class:

STC Sound Class rating of 54 with 1/2-inch sheet rock both sides

STC Sound Class rating of 51 with 1/2-inch sheet rock one side

Fire Wall:

Fire wall rating 5,000 to 12,000 lbs per lineal foot for 3 hours.

Concrete Compressive Strength:

3000 psi

Concrete Pouring Temperature Range:

Down to 0°F (-18°C)

 

 

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