yeah icf for the win. i've only used ploycrete which has metal webbing, and can fold down like a parallelogram for better storage and transport. also we can do up to 15ft pours can you do that with these blocks?
Daniel Cason Water has oxygen in it (H2O, O is for Oxygen). Concrete absorbs oxygen like a sponge. I've seen many videos of abandoned buildings showing where the concrete is cracking from the rebar expanding from the rusting process due to moisture infiltration.
The below link helps to explain it and this is a quote from the Portland Concrete Association - "Because of concrete’s inherent protection, reinforcing steel does not corrode in the majority of concrete elements and structures. However, corrosion can occur when the passive layer is destroyed. The destruction of the passive layer occurs when the alkalinity of the concrete is reduced or when the chloride concentration in concrete is increased to a certain level." www.cement.org/learn/concrete-technology/durability/corrosion-of-embedded-materials So basically if constructed properly (which Charis takes the proper steps), there are measures in place to reduce corrosion.
Hi Miklus023, EPS foam when used in building products contains a fire retardant added to the bead before it is expanded and molded. Additionally EPS foam with this fire retardant is not a fuel source. Also when exposed to high heat EPS foam doesn’t burn, it melts since it is expanded with steam and only contains air. The EPS foam used in packaging and shipping is not the same as EPS foam used in construction products.
Hi Redford, this link explains more.buildblock.com/asked-answered-eps-foam-and-fire-retardants/ Seems like there is regulatory compliance of the chemicals used in the fire retardant from Canada as of 2013, but not from the US EPA as of 2013. We do cover our ICF walls with drywall which we use Air Renew Drywall that absorbs formaldehyde and other VOCS in the air.
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Nice ! I love an ICF house indeed.
Peaple asking aboat a cost if you compare with other materials it's less or expensive and also cargo cost more if we are purchasing from your factory
yeah icf for the win. i've only used ploycrete which has metal webbing, and can fold down like a parallelogram for better storage and transport. also we can do up to 15ft pours can you do that with these blocks?
Será que pode fazer sobrado de 2 andar
This looks great but what happens if you want to cut in a new window or door? Thanks in advance.
am interesed this type of huse make am from india any service to india
Nossa bem mais melhor mais aqui no Brasil não tenho dinheiro para comprar
So how is the repair done to a wall that had a large fire burn off the exterior finishing?
Hi Sean, I would reach out to Build Block directly to find out the answer to that question. We do not have any experience with that.
For me it was just a question but for the guy that builds knowing
that answer should be in the building material choice reasoning.
Won't the steel rebar rust inside the concrete from moisture that is in the concrete and expand while ruting and crack the concrete?
Rust needs Oxygen, once sealed in concrete it's not a problem.
Daniel Cason Water has oxygen in it (H2O, O is for Oxygen). Concrete absorbs oxygen like a sponge. I've seen many videos of abandoned buildings showing where the concrete is cracking from the rebar expanding from the rusting process due to moisture infiltration.
The below link helps to explain it and this is a quote from the Portland Concrete Association -
"Because of concrete’s inherent protection, reinforcing steel does not corrode in the majority of concrete elements and structures. However, corrosion can occur when the passive layer is destroyed. The destruction of the passive layer occurs when the alkalinity of the concrete is reduced or when the chloride concentration in concrete is increased to a certain level."
www.cement.org/learn/concrete-technology/durability/corrosion-of-embedded-materials
So basically if constructed properly (which Charis takes the proper steps), there are measures in place to reduce corrosion.
I need this when I build my 5000sf home. Just the cost of it omg!
Is it avaliable in India if yes will you send me the supplier's address.
I work same factory
im going to uses these for my house lol
Concrete is exspensive.. must have a deep wallet.
Isn't this flammable as hell?
Hi Miklus023, EPS foam when used in building products contains a fire retardant added
to the bead before it is expanded and molded. Additionally EPS foam with
this fire retardant is not a fuel source. Also when exposed to high
heat EPS foam doesn’t burn, it melts since it is expanded with steam and
only contains air. The EPS foam used in packaging and shipping is not
the same as EPS foam used in construction products.
isn't fire retardants are toxic as hell?
Hi Redford, this link explains more.buildblock.com/asked-answered-eps-foam-and-fire-retardants/
Seems like there is regulatory compliance of the chemicals used in the fire retardant from Canada as of 2013, but not from the US EPA as of 2013. We do cover our ICF walls with drywall which we use Air Renew Drywall that absorbs formaldehyde and other VOCS in the air.
of course..It is flammable, and extremely toxic...
Miklus023 yes