GlobalBlock All Foam ICF
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GLOBALBLOCK BENEFITS • 16-in (406.1 mm) x 48-in (1219.2 mm) industry standard size. • 35% reduction in concrete. • Up to 43% greater R-Value depending on block size. • Best Value - Lower-Cost ICF • Designed for entry-level residential, international, and light commercial projects. GlobalBlock provides up to 43% more insulation, uses 35% less concrete and costs 1/3 less than traditional ICFs GlobalBlock ICFs exceed the needs of entry-level residential, and light-commercial developers. This block puts the energy-efficiency and savings of ICFs in your hands for nearly the same cost as wood. • Ready to stack, no assembly required. • Symmetrical design and completely reversible in all directions. • 3 methods of rebar placement: Optional web insert with attachment points, cut rebar pins, and steel rebar saddles. • Interlocks & fully integrates with all BuildBlock forms for specialty blocks and lintels. • Optional high-density plastic web provides attachment points and rebar placement every 12 inches (304.8 mm) • 1-inch (25.4 mm) repeating cut pattern & molded-in tape measure for easy cutting and sizing. • Dovetailed block face for direct stucco and EIFS bonding. • 4-inch (101.6 mm) & 6-inch (152.4 mm) sizes with dedicated 90° corners. Dovetail Block Face Design for Stucco & EIFS GLOBALBLOCK CONCRETE WALL STRUCTURE GLOBALBLOCK® - A WEB OPTIONAL ALL-FOAM ICF GlobalBlock is the first fullyreversible all foam ICF block of its kind. An evolution of the screen-grid ICF, it integrates seamlessly with any BuildBlock form allowing you to increase insulation value, save time, effort, and cost. GlobalBlock is a lower-cost ICF, designed without requiring an integrated plastic web. It reduces cost without losing the benefits of ICFs or affecting key structural points. Optional web inserts for attachment points or web clip for rebar placement are available depending on your needs. Using the same fully-reversible interlocking system found on all BuildBlock forms, GlobalBlock has the same overall dimensions allowing the forms to be used interchangeably, even within the same wall. Building basements using standard BuildBlock forms and GlobalBlock above grade provides roughly a 35% savings on concrete and more up to a 43% increase in R-value. Additionally integrating standard BuildBlock forms in a GlobalBlock wall makes long lintel spans or carrying heavier loads simple.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Installation of GlobalBlock is similar to installing flat wall BuildBlock forms. GLOBALBLOCK USING OPTIONAL GLOBALBLOCK WEB INSERTS. Starter Web Inserts provide extra stability on the bottom of the first course and attachment points. Web Inserts provide attachment points for interior or exterior finishes and rebar placement. Begin by stacking block from each corner. Remember to reverse corners each course to ensure the proper offset. GlobalBlock cores are designed on 12-inch centers. All other BuildBlock ICFs are designed on 6-inch centers. Keep this in mind when...