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ICF Training Series: Continuing Up the Wall

Continuing Up The Wall Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Continuing Up The Wall. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 11th video of this series, we discuss best practices for continuing up the wall after the first few courses are stacked and shimmed and trimmed to level. We also cover how to prepare for openings and penetrations as well as the best practices for communicating vertical rebar placement and locations of vertical seams. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Continuing Up the Wall In this video we will cover best practices for continuing to stack the wall after the [...]

By |2020-10-15T14:07:09-05:00November 9, 2020|Training, Video|
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ICF Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses

Setting the First Few Courses Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 9th video of the series, we cover the basic procedure for setting the first 4 courses of ICF blocks, as well as identify necessary materials and preparation. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Setting the First Few Courses In this section, we will cover the basic procedure for setting the first four courses of ICF blocks, as well as identify necessary materials and preparation. Before stacking blocks, make sure the footing or slab is clean and ready [...]

By |2020-10-15T13:43:21-05:00November 4, 2020|Training, Video|
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ICF Training Series: Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete Reinforcement Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 8th video of the series, we will cover the basic forces involved in construction; compression, tension, and torsion. We will also help you understand why concrete is reinforced and how the placement of reinforcement changes the strength of the wall. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Concrete Reinforcement In this video we’ll cover the three basic forces involved in construction, Compression, Tension, and Torsion. We’ll also help you understand why concrete is reinforced and how placement of reinforcement changes the strength of the wall. Why [...]

By |2020-10-15T13:36:12-05:00November 2, 2020|Training, Video|
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ICF Training Series: Basic Estimating

Basic Estimating Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 5th video of the series, we take a look at how to estimate the number of blocks, rebar, and concrete needed for your ICF job. We walk through several basic formulas that will help you plan for a successful build. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Basic Estimating In this video, we’ll help you understand how to correctly estimate the number of blocks, concrete, and rebar needed for a basic ICF structure. Before diving into estimation, first, collect this information; The total length of ICF [...]

By |2020-10-15T12:50:35-05:00October 26, 2020|Training, Video|
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ICF Training Series: Basic Tools

Basic Tools Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. This video explores the basic tools needed to build with BuildBlock ICFs. We also discuss some optional tools that add speed and efficiency to your project. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Recommended Tools Very few basic tools are necessary to build with BuildBlock ICFs. We’ll cover some optional tools that may save you time and labor. First, some basic tools should be on hand at any job site. Items such as a hammer, drill, and tape measure will come in handy throughout the process. To keep your [...]

By |2020-10-15T12:41:07-05:00October 23, 2020|Training, Video|
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