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.construction basics

Building with APEX Block is a job for experienced building professionals that possess the necessary skills and knowledge that are required to achieve superior craftsmanship for your new home. Building with APEX Block can be relatively simplistic for a seasoned building professional, however, we do not recommend that homeowners take on this responsibility.

We are providing the following information to help you, the homeowner, better visualize the basic principles of building with our product. You can view our Construction FAQs that address frequently asked questions regarding our construction steps and/or you can download our 52 page "APEX Block Build Manual" that provides step-by-step instructions for building with our block.

The basics of how to build with APEX Block:


1. Pour foundation with rebar coming up every 16 inches



2. Stack, level, and plumb APEX Blocks



3. Construct your corners



4. Buck out window and door openings



5. Create radius walls



6. Place horizontal rebar



7. Attach roof ledgers



8. Pour your wall



9. Cut grooves for electrical and plumbing



10. Smooth surfaces with metal rasp for desired finishes

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