“BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are the strongest and most energy-efficient building material available today. ICFs are used to build homes, schools, churches, and other commercial buildings. Choosing ICFs for your next construction project means saving money every month and feeling secure in your home. “
BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)
BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms combine the standard features you’ve come to expect in a quality ICF with features that eliminate waste, reduce necessary labor and complexity, and deliver superior results for professionals and DIY alike. BuildBlock is built for speed with the least waste and many unique benefits you’ll find in no other block.
- Ready to Stack. Ready to install right off of the truck, no assembly required.
- Fully Reversible. All forms are fully reversible; no top, bottom, left or right. The longer corner design provides an automatic offset for each course.
- Industry Standard Size. Industry-standard 16-inch (406.4mm) high forms produce less waste when cutting around doors and windows.
- Tight Interlocking Blocks. Blocks are easily stack and secured in place resulting in greater strength over the competition. No foam or clips are required between courses.
- 2.5-inch (63.5mm) Foam Panels. Allows easy accommodation of electrical and plumbing installation in the foam.
- High-density Plastic Webs on 6-inch centers. High density plastic offers greater strength and more value.
- Rebar Support eliminates the need for most steel tying.
- Easily create mechanical chases for plumbing and electrical.
- Open Web Design to allow for efficient concrete flow and half-height block support.
- Extra Heavy-duty Attachment Points (495lbs.) Located every 8-inches vertically, and 6-inches horizontally.
- Molded-in Tape Measure and Horizontal Cut Lines.
- 1-inch Repeating Cut Pattern on Block Connection.
- Lowest waste of any ICF on the market today.
- Attachment Point Markings
- No special half-height blocks required.
Straight Block Form
(Height 16 in – 406.4 mm)
Core Width | Width | Length Ext– Int | Return Ext– Int | Area | Concrete Volume |
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4 in 101.6 mm | 9 in 228.6 mm | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 5.33 ft2 .4951 m2 | .065844 yd3 .050341 m3 |
6 in 152.4 mm | 11 in 279.4 mm | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 5.33 ft2 .4951 m2 | .098765 yd3 .075511 m3 |
8 in 203.2 mm | 13 in 330.2 mm | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 5.33 ft2 .4951 m2 | .131687 yd3 .100682 m3 |
*10″ & 12″ and larger core sizes are available using the BuildLock Knockdown block product for thicker walls and special needs such as pilasters. All BuildBlock products use the same interlock pattern and will integrate together. |
90° Corner Block Form
(Height 16 in – 406.4 mm)
Core Width | Width | Length Ext– Int | Return Ext– Int | Area | Concrete Volume |
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4 in 101.6 mm | 9 in 228.6 mm | 31 in – 22 in 787.4 mm – 558.8 mm | 19 in – 10 in 482.6 mm– 254 mm | 5.56 ft2 .5165 m2 | .054574 yd3 .041725 m3 |
6 in 152.4 mm | 11 in 279.4 mm | 33 in – 22 in 787.4 mm – 558.8 mm | 21 in – 10 in 533.4 mm – 254 mm | 6.00 ft2 .5574 m2 | .086528 yd3 .066155 m3 |
8 in 203.2 mm | 13 in 330.2 mm | 35 in – 22 in 787.4 mm – 558.8 mm | 23 in – 10 in 584.2 mm – 254 mm | 6.44 ft2 .5983 m2 | .121517 yd3 .092906 m3 |
*10″ & 12″ and larger core sizes are available using the BuildLock Knockdown block product for thicker walls and special needs such as pilasters. All BuildBlock products use the same interlock pattern and will integrate together. |
45° Corner Block Form
(Height 16 in – 406.4 mm)
Core Width | Width | Length Ext– Int | Return Ext– Int | Area | Concrete Volume |
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4 in 101.6 mm | 9 in 228.6 mm | 28 in – 24.272 in 711.2 mm – 558.8cm | 16 in – 12.272 in 406.4 mm – 311.7 mm | 4.89 ft2 .4542 m2 | .054985 yd3 .042039 m3 |
6 in 152.4 mm | 11 in 279.4 mm | 28 in – 23.444 in 71.12cm – 59.55 mm | 16 in – 11.444 in 406.4 mm – 290.7 mm | 4.89 ft2 .4542 m2 | .080841 yd3 .061807 m3 |
8 in 203.2 mm | 13 in 330.2 mm | 28 in – 22.615 in 711.2 mm – 574.4 mm | 16 in – 10.615 in 406.4 mm – 269.6 mm | 4.89 ft2 .4542 m2 | .105425 yd3 .08060 m3 |
*All BuildBlock products use the same interlock pattern and will integrate together. |
Brickledge Block Forms
(Height 16 in – 406.4 mm)
Core Width | Width | Length Ext– Int | Return Ext– Int | Area | Concrete Volume |
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6 in 152.4 mm | N/A | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 4 ft2 .3716 m2 | .134140 yd3 .102557 m3 |
8 in 203.2 mm | N/A | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 4 ft2 .3716 m2 | .167074 yd3 .127737 m3 |
*All BuildBlock products use the same interlock pattern and will integrate together. |
Double Taper Top Forms
(Height 16 in – 406.4 mm)
Core Width | Width | Length Ext– Int | Return Ext– Int | Area | Concrete Volume |
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6 in 152.4 mm | N/A | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 5.33 ft2 .4951 m2 | .130128 yd3 .099489 m3 |
8 in 203.2 mm | N/A | 48 in 1219.2 mm | N/A | 5.33 ft2 .4951 m2 | .163050 yd3 .124660 m3 |
*All BuildBlock products use the same interlock pattern and will integrate together. |