The construction industry is becoming increasingly attracted to using insulated concrete forms for residential and commercial building projects. There are advantages for both the builder and the owner in using this building product. It even works well for a do-it-yourself project. Read More
Efficient Construction Using Insulated Concrete Forms
The Strength of APEX Block™ ICF
Plastic explosives, hurricane-force winds, fire and extreme projectiles are just some of the abuse the team at APEX Block Corporation has subjected their building block to prove strength and durability. APEX Block™ is a revolutionary, recycled building product proudly manufactured in the United States that is being called The Greenest Wall System In The World. Read More
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Better Living APEX Block™
The Lifetime Television® home improvement series Designing Spaces featured the Oregon based building material company APEX Block™ on their show Thursday, March 15, 2012. Specializing in new and innovative building structures and material Designing Spaces made APEX Block™ a highlight of their Going Green episode. Read More
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The Very Best Insulated Concrete Form Construction
Insulating your home properly is so important if you live in a very cold area. Too many people go without proper insulation and find that their energy bills are through the roof because of it. This is why it is a good idea to purchase insulated concrete form construction so that you can have a foundation and a home that is well-insulated and will be inexpensive to heat during the cold winter months.
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Easy Home Building with ICF Construction
ICF construction is a simple building technique which has become more common on building sites in recent years – despite starting its life as a way of constructing foundations for homes and commercial buildings. The technique is popular because it is very quick and easy yet still produces an end result that is solid, well insulated and energy efficient.
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Protecting Your Home with ICF Concrete Forms
Let’s face it, not every home is as well protected as it needs to be against things like dangerous weather, pest infestation, or zombie attacks. That’s why you should consider ICF concrete forms by Apex Block. What they can do for your home is protect it from bad weather, save you money, and keep the flesh eating hordes and pests out of your home. This product is green, safe, and will protect your family using a patented keystone interlocking system that is not available in other insulated concrete forms (ICF) that eliminates the much more costly method of bracing and connection methods.
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Portland’s Better Living Home and Garden Show
Meet the APEX Block team at Portland’s Better Living Home and Garden Show on March 23 – 25, 2012 at the Portland’s Expo Center.
For more information, visit our exhibitor page.
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Construction Today Interview
APEX Block™ is stirring up more media buzz as the popularity of the block continues grow. Part of the media buzz comes from Construction Today Magazine, who was able to scoop up an interview with Dale Siens, President & CEO of APEX Block. Set to be featured in the magazines February issue, the magazine article will give readers an inside look at APEX Block™ as the manufacturer and international distributor of a revolutionary energy saving building product. Construction Today Magazine with the featured article is scheduled to hit stands Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. Read More
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The Advantages of ICF Construction
Insulating concrete form, or ICF construction allows homes to be built to maximize levels of comfort, quietness and energy efficiency. Though traditional construction will always have its proponents, ICF offers homeowners numerous benefits which extend to the overall value of the home. This is vitally important when it comes time to sell the home, as ICF houses are generally assessed at higher values than those built using traditional techniques. Though ICF has its detractors, the technique is preferred by many construction experts and homeowners.
If you are interested in ICF construction for your new home, you should make sure that the benefits outweigh the associated costs. If you are certain that building your home using ICF will work best for you, you will need to decide which forms you will use. If you want the best, you should seriously consider Apex Block. Apex Block is made using a high percentage of recycled content, plus it is stronger than foam forms. Read More
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Reasons for Building Green Homes with ICFs
Many of those involved in sustainable and environmentally friendly construction are building green homes with ICFs. 
The abbreviation ICF stands for Insulating Concrete Form. The formwork that is created acts as permanent insulation for the building. This form of construction is growing in popularity as it is energy efficient. The forms themselves, lock together without the use of mortar and are then filled with concrete. They fit together in much the same fashion that Lego toys do for children.
When a construction firm is building green homes with ICFs, they are using structures that can be manufactured from a number of different materials. The most common forms that are currently in usage are made from Polystyrene foam that is either expanded or extruded. They can also be manufactured from Polyurethane foam that is soy-based. Additional forms include, cement-bonded wood fiber and cement-bonded polystyrene beads. The concrete is pumped into the basic form and then rebar is used to add to the overall structural efficiency. Read More
