4" Straight Block - 15/bundle

Item: 00-BB-400

Qty Per Bundle: 15
Bundle Volume: 64 cu ft

Description

Description

BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are the most installer-friendly state-of-the-art 3rd generation insulating concrete form wall system. BuildBlock ICFs are designed to save you time, money, and hassle during installation. BuildBlock is designed to create the strongest structure, create less waste, install faster than other blocks on the market. BuildBlock ICFs are available in a variety of sizes with accessories for every application. Learn more about all our products at http://buildblock.com/products/

BuildBlock ICF Benefits

  • Ready to Stack. No on-site assembly required; start installing right off the truck.
  • Fully Reversible. All forms are fully reversible; no top, bottom, left or right. Longer corner design provides automatic offset for each course.
  • Industry Standard Size. Industry-standard 16-inch (406.4mm) high forms produce less waste when cutting around doors and windows.
  • Tight Interlocking Blocks. Blocks easily stack and securely lock into place resulting in greater strength over the competition. No foam, clips, or ties required between courses.
  • Foam Panels. Allows easy accommodation of electrical and plumbing installations.
  • Open Web Design. Interior rebar saddles provide rebar support without compromising concrete flow.
  • 2.5-inch (63.5mm) Foam Panels. Allows easy accommodation of electrical and plumbing installation in the foam.
  • Strongest interlocking connections for greater stability and precision alignment.
  • Built-in 1-inch repeating interlock pattern reduces waste.
  • Integrated numbered vertical cut lines & Molded horizontal cut lines.
  • High-density plastic web molded into place every 6 inches on center for easier attachment of studs, cabinets, and other finishes.
  • Patented and award winning technology.
  • High-density Plastic Webs on 6-inch centers. Greater strength, more value.
  • Deep Rebar Support locks in place and allows full contact laps and eliminates most steel tying.
  • Easy mechanical chases for plumbing and electrical.
  • Open Web Design for efficient concrete flow and half-height block support.
  • Molded-in Tape Measure and Horizontal Cut Lines.
  • 1-inch Repeating Cut Pattern on Block Connection.
  • Lowest waste of any ICF on the market today.
  • Attachment Point Markings
  • No special half-height blocks required.
  • Embedded 15"x1.5" standard attachment points every 6-inches function as studs with 150lbs. pullout strength.

Key Advantages

  • Molded-in “Tape Measure” and markings identify attachment points.
  • Numbered, vertical cut lines every inch, often eliminate the need for using a tape measure.
  • Extra Heavy-duty "BB" Attachment Points (450lbs.+) located every 8" vertically and every 6" horizontally, allowing for super secure attachment of bracing or heavy cabinetry.
  • Attachment Point Markings
  • heavy-duty attachment points are marked with a BB. Molded-in Horizontal Cut Lines. Located every two inches; provide horizontal cutting references for straighter cuts.

Product Specs

Product Specs

BB-400 Specifications

Specification Imperial Metric

Product ID

BB-400 BB-400

Length

48” 1219mm

Width

9” (4” Core) 228mm (101mm Core)

Height

16” 406mm

Return

NA NA
Concrete Volume .065844 yd3 .050341 m3

Surface Area

5.33 ft2 .4951 m2

EPS Dimension

2½” each panel 63mm each panel

Quantity Per Bundle

15 15
EPS Foam Density (lbs./cu.ft.) 1.5 lbs./cu.ft. 24.02769 kg/m3
EPS Foam Depth (in) 2.5" / 5" Total 6.35 cm / 12.7 cm Total

Bundle Specifications

Specification Imperial Metric
Bundle Dimensions 48.5 x 45 x 49.5 123.19 cm x 114.3 cm x 125.73 cm
Bundle Length 48.5 123.19 cm
Bundle Width 45 114.3 cm
Bundle Height 49.5 125.73 cm
Bundle Weight 120 lbs. 54.43 kg

Quantity Per Bundle

15 15

Energy Efficiency Specifications

Specification  
Actual R-Value 4.4 Per inch of EPS Foam
Effective R-Value R-24 to R-50
K-Factor .24 Per inch of EPS Foam
Steady State R-Value R-21 Foam Value
U-Value U-0.048
Water Absorption Less than 3% (ASTM C272)
Water Vapor 0.56 perms per 2.5"

Safety Specifications

Specification  
Concrete Compressive Strength (psi) 3,000
Concrete Pour Temperature Range Down to 0°F (-18°C)
Firewall Rating 5,000 to 12,000 lbs per lineal foot for 3 hours.
Sound Class 1-sided STC Sound Class rating of 51 with 1/2-inch sheetrock on one side.
Sound Class 2-sided STC Sound Class rating of 54 with 1/2-inch sheetrock on both sides.

General Specs

General Specs

General Specifications

SPECIFICATION Imperial Metric
Expanded Polystyrene density 1.5 lbs./cu.ft. 24.02769 kg/m3
Average thickness of EPS 2½” per panel (5” total) 12.7cm (6.35cm per panel)
Material R-value R-22 Foam Value R-22 Foam Value
Performance R-value
(concrete, form R-value, air infiltration reduction, and thermal mass)
R-30 to R-52 R-30 to R-52
U 0.33 to U 0.02
Actual R-value per inch of EPS Foam 4.2/inch  
Thermal Mass (form & concrete) 4” Core: 47.5 lbs./ft2
6” Core: 72 lbs/ft2
8” Core: 96 lbs/ft2
10” Core: 119 lbs/ft2
12” Core: 143 lbs/ ft2
4” Core: 231.9 kg/m2
6” Core: 351.5 kg/m2
8” Core: 468.7 kg/m2
10” Core: 581.0 kg/m2
12” Core: 698.2 kg/m2
K-Factor .24/inch  
Water absorption - 3% (ASMC272) - 3% (ASMC272)
Water vapor 0.56 perms per 2½” Panel 0.84 metric perms per 2½” Panel
Sound class 52 with ½” sheet rock on inside 52 with ½” sheet rock on inside
Fire wall 3 Hour Fire Rating on BB-600 Wall (Loading 5,000 lb. per lineal feet throughout test.)
(Post test loading 12,000 lbs. per lineal foot with no additional depletion.)
3 Hour Fire Rating on BB-600 Wall (Loading 7440.6 kg/m throughout test.)
(Post test loading 17857.9 kg/m with no additional depletion.)
Concrete compressive strength Recommended 3000 psi minimum Recommended 20 MPa minimum
Recommended concrete pouring temperature* 15°F to 120°F* (-9°C to 49°C)*
*Properly handled, specially formulated concrete can be poured at temperatures as low as -15ºF (-26ºC). Consult your ready mix company. Important: At temperatures below freezing, you must cover all exposed concrete with insulating material.

ASTM Standards Product Testing

BuildBlock ICFs are evaluated to ensure they meet or exceed a variety of industry standards tests. Visit http://buildblock.com/technical-support/product-testing/ for more information.

Properties ASTM TEST RANGE REQUIRED TEST VALUE
Density ASTM D1622 1.5lb/ft³ 1.69lb/ft²
Thermal Resistance ASTM C177 4.0F.ft².h/Btu/in 4.08F.ft².h/Btu/in
Compressive Strength ASTM D1621 15.0 psi 23.1 psi
Flexural Strength ASTM C203 40.0 psi 50.4 psi
Flame Spread ASTM E84 25 Maximum >25
Smoke Developed ASTM E84 450 Maximum >450
Fire Wall Rating ASTM E119   3hr
R-Value ASTM C518 R-22 R-22
STC Rating ASTM E413 STC 50 STC 50
Vapor Permanence ASTM E96 3.5 perms/inch Maximum 2.04 perms/inch

Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

Specification Reference: ASTM C 578-92 Type I Type VIII Type II Type IX
Property   Units ASTM Test        
Density, minimum   (pcf) D 303 or D 1622 0.90 1.15 1.35 1.80
Density Ranger   (pcf) C 177 or C 518 0.90-1.14 1.15-1.34 1.35-1.79 1.80-2.20
Thermal Conductivity           
K Factor                              

at 25 F
at 40 F
at 75 F

BTU/(hr.)
(sq.ft.)(F/in.)
  0.23
0.24
0.26
.22
.235
.255
.21
.22
.24
.20
.21
.23
Thermal Resistance at 25 F
at 40 F
at 75 F
at 1 inch thickness   4.35
4.17
3.85
4.54
4.25
3.92
4.76
4.55
4.17
5.00
4.76
4.35
Strength Properties
Compressive 10% Deformation
Flexural
Tensile
Shear
Shear Modulus
Modulus of Elasticity
  psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
D 1621
C 203
D 1623
D 723
_____
_____
10-14
25-30
16-20
18-22
280-320
180-220
13-18
30-38
17-21
23-25
370-410
250-310
15-21
40-50
18-22
26-38
460-500
320-360
25-33
50-75
23-27
33-27
600-640
460-500
Moisture Resistance
WVT
Absorption (vol.)
Capillarity
  perm. in
%
––––
  2.0-5.0
less than 4.0
none
1.5-3.5
less than 3.0
none
1.0-3.5
less than 3.0
none
0.6-2.0
less than 3.0
none
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion   in./(in.)(F) D696 0.000035 0.000035 0.000035 0.000035
Maximum Service Temperature
Long-term Exposure
Intermittent Exposure
      167
180
167
180
167
180
167
180
Oxygen Index   % D 2863 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0

Resources

Resources

Please use the BuildBlock ICF installation resources mentioned below to build the safest and most successful ICF projects possible. More information can be found on our mail website at http://buildblock.com. Please also visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BuildBlock for product videos, installation videos, project tours, howto videos and more.

 

Installation Brochures & Quick Start Guides

BuildBlock Product Installation Manuals

The table below provides a link to the BuildBlock Product Installation Manual. The manual is freely downloadable and a hard copy is available for purchase here in the store. Please read this manual to fully understand how to properly install BuildBlock ICFs. If you have any questions, more information can be found on our website at http://buildblock.com/technical-support or by contacting your sales representative or our technical department at 866-222-2575. Our goal is for you to build successful ICF projects that will last for generations. Our motto is Build it once, Build it for life.

Section Content Revised Download
Section 1 BuildBlock Installation & Technical Manual 10/2015 (8 MB)
  BuildBlock Installation & Technical Manual (High Resolution) 10/2015 (71 MB)
Section 2 GlobalBlock Installation & Technical Manual 9/2015 (13 MB)
Section 3 BuildDeck Roof & Floor Decking System Design, Engineering, and Installation Manual 1/2011 (5 MB)
Section 4 BuildBlock Hardwall Installation Manual 12/2015 (11 MB)
Section 5 ThermalSert & ThermalSert KD Manual 7/2014 (4 MB)
Section 6 BuildBrace ICF Bracing & Alignment System Manual 8/2015 (7 MB)
Section 7 BuildBuck ICF Window & Door Bucking Product & Installation Manual 12/2015 (7 MB)
Section 8 BuildShield Termite & Firestop Protection Product & Installation Manual 12/2015 (4 MB)
Section 9 BuildBlock ICF Products & Safe Room Engineering Manual 4/2016   (14 MB)
Section 10 BuildBlock CAD Details 10/2015 (17 MB)
Section 11A Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, Second Edition 1/2002 (2 MB)
Section 11B Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, Second Edition Appendix 1/2002   (2 MB)
Section 12 Prescriptive Method for Connecting Structural Insulated Panel Roofs to Concrete Wall Systems 5/2008 (519 kB)
Section 13 BuildBlock 03 11 19 CSI Specifications 10/2015 (55 kB)
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Section 14 BuildBlock Code Approvals & Product Testing  7/2015 (5 MB)
Section 15  White Papers and Industry Research (Click here to visit download page)
New research and whitepapers are added to this section regularly.
10/2015  
These files create the most current version of the BuildBlock Technical & Installation Manual Binder.

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