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| The traditional "insulated concrete form" (ICF) wall system most recognizable to the building industry, uses specially shaped expanded polystyrene (EPS) Styrofoam blocks to hold, then insulate, an inner core of concrete and reinforcing steel.
In the 1980's, a variation on the ICF was developed which does not use new Styrofoam, but instead integrates recycled Styrofoam into a concrete mix to make the blocks.
The resulting product became known as "RASTRA Block," which can be easily cut by hand, formed into foundations and walls, then filled with concrete (just like traditional ICFs) to form a very strong, highly fire-resistant, and energy efficient wall system.
In 2006, Earth Friendly Building Materials, LLC redesigned the manufacturing process of the Rastra ICF block, and created a proprietary wall system, Earth Friendly Block (EF Block) which is manufactured in Arizona.
EF Block provides flexibility in design while maximizing strength, durability, thermal performance, and using a remarkable 87% recycled materials, making Earth Friendly Building Materials the number one recycler of Styrofoam in the state of Arizona.
In this class you will learn all about the EF Block wall system, including what it's made of, how it's manufactured and installed, and all the ways the product maximizes strength, durability, energy efficiency, and environmental benefits for buildings.
What we'll be covering:
- History and background of the EF Block ICF wall system.
- Examples of commercial and residential projects that have been built with EF Block.
- An overview of how EF Block is manufactured and the special characteristics of the product that make it highly durable and energy efficient.
- How EF Block buildings are constructed, including in non-linear shapes.
- How electrical and plumbing are integrated into the wall system.
- How to order EF Block for building projects and the estimated costs.
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| Dan Chouinard
Owner
Earth Friendly Building Materials, LLC
Dan started in the construction industry in 1966, at age 14, working in his father’s construction company framing the interior of masonry homes, then framing entire homes starting in the 1970's.
In 1975, Dan obtained his general contracting license and over the next fifteen years, started two construction businesses building custom homes as well as churches, water treatment plants, medical buildings, fire stations, auto dealerships and other various commercial and residential projects.
Dan started Earth Friendly Building Materials, LLC in 1990 to focus on environmentally friendly building materials, including Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) wall systems like RASTRA, Perform Wall, and Enviro-Tilt.
In 2006, Dan created his own proprietary ICF wall system, Earth Friendly Block (EF Block), which he manufactures in Arizona and ships all over the United States and internationally.
Dan and Earth Friendly Building Materials have partnered with green building programs in the cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona and helped sponsor the American Lung Association Home at the environmentally sustainable community of Civano in the City of Tucson. |
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- 12-month Membership
- Individual – $10/month ($120 paid annually)
- Company – $20/month ($240 paid annually)
- 24/7 access to ALL the On-Demand Product Showcase classes for the duration of your membership (click to see what's available)
- No time limit to view classes
- Access to this class AND automatic access to each new On-Demand Product Showcase class when released
- PowerPoint Presentation Slides included
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