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Introducing the 2018 and 2020 Green Building and Product Material of the year. An insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) that uses recycled materials and can reduce the negative impact of filling landfills on our ecosystem. ICCF is a green building product that has high insulation properties, eliminates pests, mold, termites, and rodent problems, blocks outdoor noise, and protects against high winds, fire, and earthquakes.
The Perfect Block offers a full lineup of composite ICF products as well as mobile manufacturing plants that allow for total mobility, low labor crews, and high profitability for investors looking for green business opportunities or developers looking for a low maintenance production solution.
The Perfect Block is the "greenest" block in the industry, as it uses 100% post-consumer, post-industrial EPS (expanded polystyrene) compared to "white" ICF blocks that use virgin EPS. Repurposing recycled EPS, helps prevent landfills from loading up with waste EPS that will take 500 years to decompose.
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For Nathan D., Thanks for the interest in The Perfect Block, I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block. The answer to your question (How does price compare with traditional building methods?) is: Less than a 2x6 framed wall. Just so we make an "apples to apples" comparison, let's compare each type of wall to the same level of construction where the comparison will have the required components to be equal. A 2x6 framed wall will need to be fully framed, 24" or 16" O.C., including code required holdowns and ties, sheathing applied or at least shear panel sheathing, the wall must be fully insulated with batt insulation or spray foamed, using stucco as the exterior cladding, all the layers in an EIFS stucco system up to the scratch coat of stucco must be installed (layer of 1" rigid foam, Tyvek and tape, chicken wire or lath). An ICCF wall requires the forms to be stacked in a "stack bond", saving time and money (a "running bond" is not required), rebar placed horizontally and vertically (usually #4's @ 24" O.C., for single story with roof), the internal cores fully "grouted" (poured) with concrete, 1/2" anchor bolts @ 36" O.C. and a pressure treated single top plate. Both walls will need drywall or plaster. An ICCF wall does not require the additional layers of the EIFS stucco system because stucco goes directly on the form, saving material costs and labor. ICCF is a stay-in-place form, so when fully grouted, it is fully insulated. ICCF forms (gray block) are not expensive. ICCF is made from 100% recycled EPS and cement. So now with each wall type at the same level of construction, you may see why ICCF costs less than wood. What is not an equal comparison is that an ICCF wall is far superior in many ways over a 2x6 wood framed wall, probably the most important attribute is that ICCF is fireproof. It does not burn. For all the other superior attributes, I am going to refer you to our website. Thanks for sticking around if you made it this far. A wise little pig once said: Friends don't let friends build houses with wood. The Third Little Pig :-)
Very promising construction method!
Rick, Great multiple answers! People should really read the FREE Build Manual first and ALL their questions would be addressed because of the great job you did on the build manual to address the questions or read all the comments you've answered before. Thank you for all your expert advice!
Best...love it... I saw this kind of building being built in Austin
We have some friends building their house with this in AZ, amazing stuff!! We are very impressed and now thinking about building our own house with it.
Awesome video! New to the ICCF building world. One of the benefits this type of home build vs. IC offers is that termites cannot chew through the concrete as they can through foam. No termiticides have to be applied to the blocks. Can you recommend distributors or installers near the Sacramento, CA area? Thank you..
For givy999, Why are the seams not staggered? This is a great question! Thanks for the opportunity to answer it and thanks for the interest in The Perfect Block, I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block. The "staggered seams" you speak of, are describing a "running bond" pattern used when mortaring block or brick to add structural strength to block or brick walls. Because the ICCF blocks are actually stay-in-place forms to hold heavy, wet concrete until in hardens and not structural blocks, the "running bond" construction is not necessary. We use a "stacked bond" construction which saves time and labor during our construction. When we build, we build one level course at a time. We plumb and level and align each block as we place it and use a foam adhesive to glue the blocks in place so they won't move. Then when building the next course, we stack the forms like Legos directly upon the forms on the course below. No measuring until you get to an opening, and then the measurement and cut is the same as the course below. Remember, each and every form gets glued in the seams as it is placed, making a truly strong monolithic structure that when finished, it is ready to pour concrete into, giving the walls tremendous strength when cured. The "stacked bond" construction is purely just a time and labor saving method we use when building with The Perfect Block.
Response to Abi Aureus Your Question: Is the fire in Celsius or Farenheit? Answer: Thanks for your interest in The Perfect Block™ (TPB), I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block™. The 4-hour fire rating for The Perfect Block™ was achieved at Intertek Testing Laboratories, TX. The rating is awarded to materials that complete the ASTM E119 testing requirements. Our wall specimens were a 10' x 10' ICCF walls under a load. The temperature of the ASTM E119 test is uninterrupted exposure to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours then hit with a 45 psi fire hose stream test of water for 360 seconds with no penetration. Any penetration before 4 hours reduces the awarded rating. Something we do often at home shows and at the factory to demonstrate that our block can withstand temperatures higher than 2000 deg F is a bare hand fire demonstration. We hold a 1 1/2" thick cut side of our 6" ICCF wall form in our hand and torch the other side with a MAPP gas torch for 2 -10 minutes while we speak to surprised customers. The temperature of a MAPP gas flame is 3700 - 4000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Response to Headloser from Eco Building System Corp Your question: He should have stagger them like regular brick pattern. My response: Great comment! The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build.
oh my, some people might put useful information like this actually INSIDE the video, so people can LEARN as they watch. Thank you.
Response to percival23 from Eco Building System Corp Your question: Is the entire cavity of the wall system being filled with concrete? ..and is it done in stages or when the wall tops out? I'm just trying to figure out how you know for sure there are no huge voids in the wall system with no concrete My response: Great questions! Is the entire cavity of the wall system being filled with concrete? -Yes, fully grouted, you want no honeycombing. ..and is it done in stages or when the wall tops out? -We pour in "lifts" of approximately of 5', we don't like to drop heavy, wet concrete more than 5' to minimize the stress placed on the block during grouting, but we will pour one lift after another until at the top plate in the same day. I'm just trying to figure out how you know for sure there are no huge voids in the wall system with no concrete. -We order concrete with a 8-10 inch slump. The higher the slump, the more fluid the concrete. We use a line pump, never a boom pump, so we are up close and personal with the grout throughout the pour monitoring the the slump and the concrete flow.
AMAZING! You got the best building block ever.
Response to Straight Whitemale from The Perfect Block: Why not stagger the blocks? Why are the seams not staggered? This is a great question! Thanks for the opportunity to answer it and thanks for the interest in The Perfect Block, I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block. The "staggered seams" you speak of, are describing a "running bond" pattern used when mortaring block or brick to add structural strength to block or brick walls. Because the ICCF blocks are actually stay-in-place forms to hold heavy, wet concrete until in hardens and not structural blocks, the "running bond" construction is not necessary. We use a "stacked bond" construction which saves time and labor during our construction. When we build, we build one level course at a time. We plumb and level and align each block as we place it and use a foam adhesive to glue the blocks in place so they won't move. Then when building the next course, we stack the forms like Legos directly upon the forms on the course below. No measuring until you get to an opening, and then the measurement and cut is the same as the course below. Remember, each and every form gets glued in the seams as it is placed, making a truly strong monolithic structure that when finished, it is ready to pour concrete into, giving the walls tremendous strength when cured. The "stacked bond" construction is purely just a time and labor saving method we use when building with The Perfect Block. Of course, there is no harm in using a running bond to build the walls, it's just not necessary. The internal cores are filled with steel reinforced concrete columns and beams every 12 inches on center. That concrete grid provides the incredible strength and structure to the walls.
For G Lee's question: Compressive strength? Answer: For the form (not the concrete column, which provides the structure for the wall): The form material's compressive strength is greater than or equal to 56 psi. Thanks for your interest in The Perfect Block™ (TPB), I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block™. I would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone that The Perfect Block™ is a stay-in-place form. Although we call it a block, it is truly a form and not a structural block. The forms contribute zero to the structural strength of ICCF wall. What they do is provide the strength to contain heavy, wet concrete in its internal cores until the concrete hardens. It is the hardened concrete, reinforced with rebar that provides the structural strength of an ICCF wall. TPB forms, stay-in-place and provide tremendous insulation and fire-resistance and many other benefits over wood framing and other traditional building materials at a lower cost.
Response to KarasCyborg in a relpy to Zolboo Otgonbaatar Your comment: I think you stucco it like ICF. I just wonder what this stuff costs per square foot of wall area vs CMU. Answer: Thanks for your interest in The Perfect Block™ (TPB), I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block™. According to the all knowing Internet, a CMU wall, without being fully grouted will cost in between $10.50 (basic) and $17.55 (best) a square foot. An ICCF wall with our top of the line forms, fully grouted with concrete and rebar is $9.00 a square foot, $14.00 with labor. Compare the CMU wall with nearly no R-value to the the ICCF wall with an R value of 32 and not even adding the added value of thermal mass. You do stucco it like white block ICF, but the stucco goes directly on the gray block, and lath or mat is not required.
Love it, Trevor called me and was awesome and answered all of my questions. One I had after talking with him is what is the lateral load values? Can I use it for a basement wall and put dirt around it, after sealing? Thank you
Very nice. This could be the solution I have been looking for.
Response to Rebecca Stack and Jeff Davis from Eco Building System Corp Your question: How would this system work for a berm home? Also can the blocks be staggered? Your question: Is there a reason you used a stacked bond? My response: Great questions! The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build. Rebecca, this block works great below grade.
Is there a kit home or frame in package with these?
For Elton Taylor, I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block, and the video you watched is a "promo video" we run in our showroom at our factory. I agree, it is not a "how to" video, but it was not meant to be. For the folks that visit with us that have done research on building with ICCF, the video gives them a "flash card" idea of who we are and what we do while we have their attention in the showroom. We have been ICCF builders for decades and now we also manufacture ICCF and the offending video is on KZhead because we want to be seen and we have very few videos now, but there are more how to's coming. We are working hard to produce the best and greenest fire-safe insulated form in the world and don't have the luxury of producing Hollywood quality videos in great quantities. I love the music. How can you not like the music?
@Harry Fishnuts It does sound like they were using a sampler keyboard which was fashionable during the '80. I have watched enough of these videos and folks always seem to complain about the music but silence is also a turn-off. The best compromise is turning the volume down in the mix. As for the genre? I think the techno is better than heavy metal or country (I happen to like metal) but again it is less distracting. However, when building play rock and get it built ~25% quicker!!
For Harry Fishnuts' question: How is this any different than Bautex? It looks almost the same. Thanks for your interest in The Perfect Block™ (TPB), I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block™. Both The Perfect Block™ and Bautex are "gray block" insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) building forms and further described in the International Residential Code as a "screen-grid" exterior concrete wall system. Gray block ICCF is a composite mix of expanded polystyrene and cement, molded into a form for stacking for walls and then grouted solid with concrete and rebar. Both blocks look similar because they are created with EPS and cement. It is unknown to me what the differences are between the mix and methods of production between The Perfect Block™ and Bautex. But I can describe what the 10 separate ICCF elements that make up the family of The Perfect Block™ is to ICCF construction. TPB is an insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) system made of a mixture of ground up post-industrial, post-consumer expanded polystyrene (EPS) also commonly known as "Styrofoam™", cement, and proprietary admixtures and water. Mixing cement with EPS ground into an aggregate makes The Perfect Block™ fireproof while at the same time maintaining outstanding insulating qualities. 100% of the EPS used in an ICCF block is recycled EPS intercepted before it reaches the landfill. The EPS is what gives the ICCF block its outstanding insulating properties. We are using a modern era waste product that would be filling the world's landfills to create a much-needed energy efficient and fireproof building block. When the cores of assembled ICCF blocks are filled (grouted) with concrete and reinforcement steel (rebar), the cured structure provides a permanent framework for a monolithic “screen-grid” of reinforced concrete at 12” on center, vertically and horizontally, to form highly insulated stem walls, load-bearing walls, shear walls, non-load bearing walls, sound attenuation walls, lintels, perimeter walls, retaining walls, and many other components of a building. Added features of The Perfect Block™ is its cost, which is less than wood framing and its strength: 700% stronger than traditional wood stick frame construction and its sound attenuation capability provides a quiet living environment. When properly engineered, it can be approved for seismic 8.0 earthquake zones. All this in a “green building” block that is fireproof and saves energy.
Where can we find cost estimates of this then
I wish they had the people talking in the video more about the blocks the weight how they feel about installations pros and cons
Looks like a concrete version of the ICF blocks and houses we built in Minn
have you ever given thought to using "'helix micro rebar"" in the concrete to replace /reduce the rebar you are now using---they have a great video
It may not be a good idea to use Helix with this application, since the concrete with Helix does not flow as well as the concrete without it and the ICCF blocks have narrower gaps to fill than regular ICF.
How would James Hardie Plank or LP Smartside lap siding be installed over the Perfect Block? Is an air barrier or moisture barrier required? Thanks!
Not only is it a cool video about composite ICF, but how can you not watch a video that also uses a Miami Vice soundtrack as accompaniment? I was waiting for Sonny and Rico to show up.
I'm interested and may be in the area in a few months. How do electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems install and operate? Some air change is needed, but it looks like that can be done. Do you frame interior walls and just use the forms for outside walls and roof rafter supports? What type of roof works best? In Arizona, can this system be used for "park models." Northern MN would be a good winter test...
Do you have any video showing how this material reacts (moves) in an earthquake?
I would be more inclined to use those if they interlocked or were keyed. I have built using the quick block system and IMO it is quick. Setting & tying the steel takes time , the pump truck and crew aren’t cheap. No mention of the r factor.
No interloccking? Do they need to be paint when exposed to the elements?
For burrell lee, I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block, and my response to your comment is as follows: Your remark: As far as an advertisement it sucks because pictures show nothing except the joints were not staggered. Response: The reason the blocks are not staggered is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build. We are amateurs as advertising marketers, but we are experts with ICCF. We try as hard as we can to educate the builders everywhere, to stop the insanity of building out of products that burn and blow down and build with ICCF products which are far superior. Your remark: The only actual working with the block was a woman squaring and cutting a block. Response: We are glad that got your attention, as it should have, because that girl builds buildings with our products. The fact is, she is a skilled builder in her own right, but that’s how easy it is for anyone to build with The Perfect Block ICCF. Our videos are real and hands on in the field and not made up with fluff. Your remark: The video was was absolutely non educational. Response: We are amateurs as advertising marketers, but we are experts with ICCF. We try as hard as we can to educate the builders everywhere, to stop the insanity of building out of products that burn and blow down and build with ICCF products which are far superior. Your remark: Myself I wouldn't want a block system ill layed. Response: Now that you know why we use a stacked bond, do still think our walls are poorly constructed?
Great video,? What do you do for elec&plbing,,when code requires it to be exposed for inspection?Thanks
How does this compare to other ICF systems? What is the pull out strength of wall attachments? How are plumbing and electrical installed through the wall? Does it need to be waterproofed?
Good questions, LoL.
I want to know about waterproofing as well!!
Response to richardwellington from Eco Building Systems Corp Your question: So basically all that is, is AirCrete... Right? My Response: No, it's not AirCrete. The only similarity with Air Crete is that it is "gray".
Could you use this product in a ceramic kiln to fire roofing tile, or pottery?
Response to Richard Asketill Noble THYNE from Eco Building System Corp Your question: What you do not Over lap Joints ??? My response: Great question! The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build.
This is unbelievable!!! Amazing!!!!
Thanks for having the same vision we have for The Perfect Block™ (TPB). Friends don't let friends build houses with wood.....The Third Little Pig.
Big cinderblocks. Kinda cool. So. Question of the year.. When will it be available at our local home depot?
Perfect! 👍👏
Response to JAMES! Since the 70's - I think I'd offset the seams! Answer: Thanks for your interest in The Perfect Block™ (TPB), I'm Rick Tindal, co-founder of Eco Building Systems Corp., makers of The Perfect Block™. The simple response to stacking the forms in a "running bond" is: definitely, offset the seams if you like. It makes absolutely no difference to the structural strength of the walls. But it does add additional time and labor to measure, place, and cut different lengths of forms at openings every other course for the entire house. Time is money , money is worth saving, but if you choose to use a running bond, we call that an "alternative technique" and there is nothing wrong with that. We have a saying: "if it works, it's right!" Thank you for commenting and we look forward to you building with The Perfect Block™ in the near future.
awesome! You guys are in Arizona! I'm in the very early stages considering buying a home and I've been thinking of building a home instead. I'm nowhere near ready to build one but looking for more non traditional material that will last for a long time! I've always loved the idea of a more industrial type of material and sound treated home. This defo seems like a great option.
Kez, im thinking of building one too. How far have you come in the last 5 months in your research...(since you posted above)?
@@clarencevogel6039 I reached out to the company and they told me the price is similar to a traditional build but I assume a bit more. Also the ICF has been around for 50 years but only recently has been used to build houses. I’m unsure why that is. But this particular way of doing it, idk how long it’s been used
How is it humid ,hot, cold areas
Response to Jeff Davis from Eco Building System Corp Your question: Is there a reason you used a stacked bond? My response: Great question! The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build.
Why no roofs in most of these demos?
Is this a form of air krete or foam crete? Very interesting and one of these days i pkan to build a house here in Namibia Africa
Have you done any multi story apartment buildings? What floor system do you recommend and can we use wood TJI or open web floor trusses? I am interested in the mobile factory. I use AAC now on my 2 hour walls.
Any response?
I was interested in mobile production too.
Hi there, do you carry on work abroad? Knowingly that the way they build houses is defferent than yours and can you adjust the engineer's floor plan etc. Thank you
compressive strenght?
Nice technique to do
Can you shotgun bolits to see the penetration of the wall? If it's bolits resistance,!
If everything goes well I will be building my home with this block in polk county Georgia. I am very excited to have my home built with this product.
Have you begun the build, yet? What was the outcome?
Hi, excellent work
Is it moulded brick
No this is recycled EPS (expanded polystyrene) mixed with cement and proprietary admixtures. Check out our website www.theperfectblock.com
So what is the procedure for synthetic stucco on the exterior ?
I didn't see any scaffolding other than the portable ones, do you need scaffolding/bracing for the grout pour to hold the walls plumb ? Also, is there any blowouts ? Thanks 👍
Hello, the only scaffolding we use is the portable/rolling ones and there is minimal to no bracing with The Perfect Block because they are much sturdier than the white block ICFs. There are no blowouts as long as you follow the proper steps!
It's a perfect System
Does sheet rock go directly on the block?
Definitely interested in learning more and I'll be emailing for info.... but, I have to say the 1980's called and they want their music back....
have you guys a representative In Sonora ? Cause I live in Guaymas area and I will be interested in to build with your system in a near future, cause this materials are thermal and sound proof. easy to work with and many more adventages over the building traditional materials Regards Felipe Martinez
Is that normal concrete poured in-between the blocks?
What happens to epscrete blocks after can it be recycled?
gawd i love this song
Is there a reason you used a stacked bond? A Stretcher bond is the most common and used brickwork method. The vertical joints are staggered each time by half a brick. There is hardly any loss of material because the bricks do not have to be cut to size
Response to Jeff Davis from Eco Building System Corp Your question: Is there a reason you used a stacked bond? My response: Great question! A question I have answered a half a dozen times in this very KZhead thread of comments. The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build.
Would this be cost effective for a warehouse? Currently looking to build a warehouse 15k-25k sqft.
Please read my comment above.
Looks amazing do you work out of the usa
What is R factor of wall and do you have UBC certification?
Lets say a 2000 sq ft cmu industrial building how would this compare in cost.
How do you install HVAC ducts/electrical/plumbing once you build the outer frame?
@Uncle Benny I agree, but I'd like to weigh my options fully to see what makes the most sense. I've been asking these guys to show me a finished product inside and out. Sure, I'd like to use the product, but I want to see something from start to finish first.
How would this system work for a berm home? Also can the blocks be staggered?
Response to Rebecca Stack and Jeff Davis from Eco Building System Corp Your question: How would this system work for a berm home? Also can the blocks be staggered? Your question: Is there a reason you used a stacked bond? My response: Great questions! Questions I have answered a half a dozen times in this very KZhead thread of comments. The reason is: The Perfect Block ICCF is really a stay-in-place form, not a structural block. The form contributes zero structural capability to the wall other than to hold rebar and wet concrete grout until it hardens. Then the steel reinforced concrete provides all the tremendous structural strength for the ICCF wall. We are builders as well as a manufacturer. And as builders, time is money, and the "stacked" bond we use to build our walls instead of the "running bond" you referenced is the fastest way to build our ICCF walls, saving the client money. Could you build with a running bond? Absolutely, that will not affect construction in the least, but it will be slower. The stacked bond is the way we do it, it's not a poor way to build, it's a smart way to build. Rebecca, this block works great below grade.
Exellent
How tall can you stack this system ?
How much would a 500 sq ft house one-floor cost? two-floor cost? Is it possible to DIY it? Thanks for your reply in advance.
If you build a basement home with a 14' feet celling. It would be cheaper to heat and cool. The basement home would be 8' feet deep. Having windows for light and air. if the home could not burn down or fall down. Would you need full coverage insurance or no insurance, if you build in a high dry place. Would block some of the 5G, 6G, & 7G. If your paying $ 3,300 time 30 years = that's $99,000 in saving.
I will definitely
I like it, I can think of a million uses for this material. Just off the top of my head I wonder if it could be used to encase steel structure for fire rating. I hate the blown on popcorn stuff that falls off over the years and lands on top of drop ceilings and falls in your face when you have to do service work above the ceiling. I also like that it appears to have more structural strength than regular ICFs so you don't appear to have to brace them when filling with concrete. I wonder if more forms would be marketable, round column or more organic forms for architectural purposes.
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I built with this material. r42 on the walls. I live in Ariuzona. The only issue i have is the insurance company does not recognize this product. sent them info and they are still clueless.
Have them contact us if need be.
@theperfectblockcompositeic2571 even real-estate people are clueless. Absolutele amazing. We love the house. 3600 s.f. average heating/ cooling is $180.
What is measurements and weight this block??
Is the entire cavity of the wall system being filled with concrete? ..and is it done in stages or when the wall tops out? I'm just trying to figure out how you know for sure there are no huge voids in the wall system with no concrete.
Response to percival23 from Eco Building System Corp Your question: Is the entire cavity of the wall system being filled with concrete? ..and is it done in stages or when the wall tops out? I'm just trying to figure out how you know for sure there are no huge voids in the wall system with no concrete My response: Great questions! Is the entire cavity of the wall system being filled with concrete? -Yes, fully grouted, you want no honeycombing. ..and is it done in stages or when the wall tops out? -We pour in "lifts" of approximately of 5', we don't like to drop heavy, wet concrete more than 5' to minimize the stress placed on the block during grouting, but we will pour one lift after another until at the top plate in the same day. I'm just trying to figure out how you know for sure there are no huge voids in the wall system with no concrete. -We order concrete with a 8-10 inch slump. The higher the slump, the more fluid the concrete. We use a line pump, never a boom pump, so we are up close and personal with the grout throughout the pour monitoring the the slump and the concrete flow.
Could these forms be used to build an in-ground (or partially in-ground) pool?
They absolutely could, and there has been people who have done this. If you would like more information you can send an email to chyla@theperfectblock.com and she can provide you with additional information!
Hi, can you explain to me the waterproofing process for the outside? Thanks
@@theperfectblockiccf Thanks, roughly what is the cost per block?
Can I use mgo board on the inside with this perfect block
Yes you can! It seems like a perfect fit for our product. We do not have any affiliation or experience with this product yet but hopefully in the future we can try it out. We will be sure to post about it when we have personal experience with it.
hope we have like that in the phillipines
Composite of what?
Do you sell this blocks un México? I'am interested
Nice system. Is there any potential for offgassing from the eps? Thanks
Craig, thanks for that question. Great question! All the EPS we use in our block is post-consumer, post-industrial EPS headed for the landfill. We intercept it and fully grind it as aggregate, and the grind is stored in large vented bags until use. Any residual blowing agent is long gone before reaching the mixer.
When I told a builder about this, he suggested simply build using poured cement walls, like you would for a basement. Can this be done when building a house with three of the walls not underground? Do you come to other states to do jobs? Is ICCF bullet proof?
Margaret, the internal voids of the blocks when filled with grout/rebar would be bullet proof. A quick calculation suggests that there is 25% of the surface area where there is not grout. So this means a 25% chance of a bullet passing through the wall if fired perpendicular to the wall. Armor tiles ~6"x6" could cover those spots. I recommend a nicer neighborhood!
@@ricinro I like your recommendation. Lol.
How's the cost compared to stick built.
Is this building technique earthquake safe?
Good Morning. Any insight into ideas about green, safe, quick and affordable building is highly valuable and most appreciated. I would like to learn much more about the system and will be searching for your building manual. Many thanks to you and your team Rick Tindal. Best regards, Marc
Can u use this in a pool ??)
I am looking for a decorative concrete block to build a house. I like the rough stone look you can get with some suppliers. It would have been nice if you could make your blocks have a decorative exterior so that one would not have to build cladding all around it.
@@marks6663 But if you would have just narrated it there would not have been a million questions in this comment section. I'm very interested in this product as well. Just get my attention now with the info instead of thinking that i'm automatically going to download a manual. All these people in this comment section are ALREADY interested...you don't need to read the manual to decide if you're interested or not
@P Sor What on earth are you referring to? Mark S is an interested person who watched the video and would like to see the product enhanced so that it wouldn't require additional clad siding. He is not the person who made the video.
@Mark S I like your idea on that; however, I think the seams would create an eyesore. And I'm not sure there would be an easy way to seal and mask the seams without creating more surface area that requires more materials, care, and skilled labor to complete.
Are these materials cost effective for the poor? Can we purchase from India?
What is density this bloco??
Approved for Florida Residential code? Any jobs in central Florida? Can this support second floor?
Hi, can anyone tell me please what song is playing in the second half of the video? Damn Shazam can't find it :). Thanks a ton.
Jan Hammer - Crockett’s Theme (Miami Vice) kzhead.info/sun/krmmf71unJ2VjGw/bejne.html
@@aquagd thanks a lot, highlight of my playlist this summer... Take care :)
Can it be installed under the ocean for bridge construction..
Seeing how it’s made primarily from recycled eps (foam) with apparently a grout/cement binder, I would think the answer to your question would be ‘no’. Reason being, they’re buoyant.
Do you have a builder in the Philippines?
Why don’t you guys design the blocks like lego so they would be easier to stack them up and less time. I’ve noticed that the woman was having difficulties of aligning the block.
I think the appeal is that the blocks become concrete forms, so that concrete can be poured into the top and it flows into the entire building, creating a monolithic structure.
Lyndon Parungao I agree!
@@theperfectblockiccf I don't think he meant she couldn't lift it.. chill man.. I think his question was that she had to shimmy it a bunch to get it aligned versus something that would self-align. I think it's a good question and I wish you'd answered it instead of taking it as hostile.
How do I get to buy them in Jamaica
How does price compare with traditional building methods?
Totally comparable with better benefits. Saves money Saves lives
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Hello from Rhodes Greece, do you export the materials? Would like to hear from you. Good luck with your business.
Hey Pittas Savvas, they do export the blocks all around the world. If you have further questions you can call them at 18886234223, or go to the website Theperfectblock.com and you can email them!
Hello Pittas, we are the supplier of EPS block products, and our products have exported to many countries, u can add my Whatsapp/Wechat: 0086 13386456156 for more details, tks
Is it up to code in Florida ?
I'm back. Any builds, suppliers or builders in Florida?
What do you mean by Termite Free as the terminology in Australia is Termite resistant?
@@theperfectblockiccf Okay thanks. So just to clarify is your ICCF block termite resistant? As I am aware that termites can and have eaten through the white foam block that is used in floating slab construction houses in Australia.
@@theperfectblockiccf Great thank you very much!