1. EF Block™ Introduction
Innovative, patent pending Insulated Concrete Block
Manufactured to IRC and HUD screen grid
This innovative (patent pending) Insulated Concrete Block (ICB)* wall system is manufactured per the IRC** screen grid and HUD*** requirements in the ACI plant at the Kingman Complex.
*ICB; also known as Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
**IRC: International Residential Code
***HUD:US Department of Housing and Urban Development

2. EF Block™ Introduction
Leader in ICB/ICF composite block sales
#1 Styrofoam recycler in Arizona
Earth Friendly Building Materials LLC (EFBM) is a leader in composite block sales in the US.
The number one Styrofoam* recycler in Arizona.
*Styrofoam is the most used type of expanded polystyrene (EPS)

3. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
1. Material: Earth Friendly Block.
a. Recycled content, postconsumer expanded polystyrene: +85 % by volume.
b. Bulk density: 22 lb/ft3 +10%.
c. Compressive strength: 56 psi.
d. Tensile strength: 43 psi
e. Water vapor transmission: 7.3
Here are some of the key specifications from the ICC* IRC** (2006) SECTION 03450a: Architectural precast Concrete.
We have copies of the complete section that we will leave with you, along with copies of this presentation.
You can see here the content, density, compressive and tensile strength specs
For the Bakery, the water vapor transmission rate is important
*ICC: International Code Consortium
**IRC: International Residential Code

4. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. …
f. Fire Endurance (10 inch wall thickness per ASTM E119): 4 hours rating per UL R14366, 9/91, 2/99
g.Thermal barrier (Room fire test):
1) No flame spread.
2) No smoke development.
3) Wall meets UBC 26-3.
Fire and thermal details show how safe EF Block structures are

5. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. …
h. Surface burning characteristics (ASTM E84, NFPA 255)
1) Flame spread index: 0
2) Smoke development index: 5.
3) NFPA Class A
4) UBC Class 1
Flame and smoke indexes

6. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. …
i. Frost resistance: Highly frost resistant.
i. Toxicity: Low
k. Formation of mildew: Mildew and fungus growth is not anticipated.
Toxicity and more moisture measures, again very low

7. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. …
l. Water transmission: Meets the following requirements.
1) ASTM E331
2) ASTM C1389 (formerly ASTM E514)
3) UBC 14-1 (grade "C" kraft paper).
Water transmission requirements that EF Block meets

8. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms
Material: Earth Friendly Block ….
m. Average wall humidity: Average 2.5% by volume.
n. Expansion: inch/foot.
o. Thermal performance (effective R-value): +30 h.o Fsq.ft./Btu.
p. Sound Insulation: >50dB(a)
Humidity and expansion numbers like concrete block
But much better thermal performance.
And EF Block has proven to be a great sound insulator!

9. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms …
2. Standard Element Dimensions:
a. Overall thickness: 1) 10 inches (250mm)
b. Void Diameter: 1) 10 inch (250mm) overall thickness: 6 inches (155mm).
Dimensions match regular concrete block

10. EF Block™ Key Specs 2.02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms …
2. Standard Element Dimensions: …
c. Outside wall thickness (void to outside face):
1) 10 inch (250mm) overall thickness: 2 inches (50mm).
d. Length:
1) 10 inch (250mm) overall thickness: 60 inches (1500mm).
More dimensions details, you can see that each EF Block is 5 feet long, meaning that there will be fewer individual blocks placed reducing labor costs.

11. EF Block™ Cost Effective
Ease of use, reduces costs
Saves energy costs
Reduced maintenance costs
EF Block is a cost effective building system that is easy to use during construction
Delivers a 40% savings in energy costs in the finished structure
and has virtually no required maintenance.

12. EF Block™ Cost Effective
Ease of use, reduces construction costs:
No special equipment
No special labor skills
No furring out
No insulation
Some of the ways initial construction costs are reduced…
Skilled masons can be used, but inmate labor can be trained in the morning and have complete walls built by midday. ACI and EF Block will work with your contractor to provide this training and labor on site.

13. EF Block™ Cost Effective
Ease of use, reduces construction costs. Per square foot:
Concrete Block: $11.50
EF Block: $8.50
Concrete Block requires furring out plus insulation which costs about $11.50 per square foot when added to the cost of the block
compared to just $8.50 for EF Block For a project like the Bakery extension, that could mean thousands of dollars in savings, just on materials costs!

14. EF Block™ Cost Effective
Saves energy costs thermal insulation rating:
R-value: 23.16
Dynamic R-Value: 40+
40% reduction in heating/cooling loss
After construction, the savings with EF Block continue because it has a thermal insulation rating R-value of and dynamic R-value of 40+, which translates to a 40% improvement in heating/cooling loss, energy costs are substantially reduced day-after-day year-after-year

15. EF Block™ Cost Effective
Reduced maintenance costs:
No wood rot
No stucco cracking
No termite nesting or damage
No mold or mildew
There is virtually no required maintenance with the EF Block system.

16. EF Block™ Overview Perfect weight-to-volume ratio
Incredibly lightweight
Expanded fully molded block
Increased durability
Easily make on-site modifications
To quickly review, EF Block has a
Perfect weight to volume ratio that makes the finished structure more stable
It's incredibly lightweight – five foot block can be handled by one person, reducing the need for materials moving equipment and reducing the incidents of injuries from strains and breaks associated with traditional concrete blocks
It's an expanded (patent pending) fully molded block
It is durable – resistant to wind, earthquakes, etc.
It's flexible, making it easy to implement on-site modifications.

17. Recyclable No warping No mildew Mold Resistant
EF Block™ Overview
Recyclable
No warping
No mildew
Mold Resistant
EF Block is recyclalbe and made of recycled materials. As State Governments move toward green, energy efficient buildings, you will be ahead of the curve.
But this unique building system also means that there will be no warping, no mildew and thus, no mold.

18. Bug Resistant Fire Resistant: 4 hour fire rated to 2300 degrees
EF Block™ Overview
Bug Resistant
Fire Resistant: 4 hour fire rated to 2300 degrees
With no wood in the construction there is nothing for termites to eat and no nesting places for them or other insects.
EF Block has a great fire resistance rating.

19. EF Block™ Overview Reduced Noise: 53db sound absorption & 70stc rating
Tax Breaks
Low Labor Costs
Seismic Level 4 Approved
More details on noise insulating ratings. Your contractor may enjoy a tax benefit from using EF Block.
And they will definitely benefit from lower labor costs, as we've mentioned. And EF Block structures are stable, which is especially important with our recent earthquakes.

20. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Permanent form work for structural concrete walls in buildings of any type of construction
More than 20,000 structures in the US and Mexico
EF Block can be used as permanent form work for structural concrete walls in buildings of any type of construction.
It has already been Used to build over 20,000 structures in the US and Mexico

21. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Solution for economical, earth-friendly commercial and residential construction
EF Block is the building solution for economical, earth-friendly commercial and residential construction.

22. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Commercial construction
It's been used in commercial buildings like this McDonald’s in Tempe, AZ

23. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Commercial construction
A fire station

24. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Commercial construction
Another view of the fire station

25. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Commercial construction
It was used in the Southeast Valley Endoscopy Center

26. EF Block™ Specifications
Uses:
Commercial construction
And has been used in many other commercial construction projects in the US and Mexico

27. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Hollow core forms comprised of:
Polystyrene beads
Portland Cement
Admixtures & water
EF Blocks are hollow core forms comprised of a mixture of polystyrene beads, Portland Cement, admixtures and water

28. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Hollow core forms:
87% polystyrene beads
Density of 20 to 24 pcf
EF Blocks containing approximately 87% by volume of expanded polystyrene beads with a density of
between 20 and 24 pcf

29. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Hollow core forms:
Compressive strength: 56 psi
Tensile strength: 43 psi
Expansion: inch/ft
EF Block’s strength and expansion compares favorably to traditional concrete block

30. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Concrete fill:
Normal weight concrete
3/8 inch maximum aggregate size
Min. compressive strength: 2500 psi
The concrete fill is normal weight concrete with 3/8 inch maximum aggregate size
and minimum compressive strength of 2500 psi at 28 days.

31. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Reinforcement:
Rebar with min. yield stress: 40 ksi
ASTM A615 standard compliant
Reinforcement is again the same as concrete block construction:
Rebar* with a minimum yield stress of 40 ksi complying with ASTM** A615.
*Rebar: Deformed steel reinforcement bars
**ASTM International, known until 2001 as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards.

32. EF Block™ Specifications
Description:
Structural design:
Analysis & design of concrete fill
Steel reinforcement
Waterproofing
Structural analysis and design of the concrete fill, steel reinforcement, and waterproofing is prepared in accordance with building codes.

33. EF Block™ Benefits Design, Construction & Efficiency
Strength & Durability
Energy Efficiency
Minimal Maintenance
To summarize, there are many benefits to using the EF Block system:
Design, Construction & Efficiency: During construction, EF Blocks are dry stacked on top of each other without the need for mortared seams. The panels are easy to cut and shape to fit nearly any design. As the blocks are stacked, steel rods (rebar) are inserted in gridwork fashion throughout the cores, and then the cores are filled with concrete. Curved walls, dimensional walls rounded corners, leaning walls and arched openings are now easy and economical. On-site changes can be carried out with a snap.
Strength & Durability: EF Block’s structures are 700% stronger then 2’ x 6’ wood framed structures. Walls are designed to stand up to the challenges of severe climates including tornados, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes.
Energy Efficiency: EF Block buildings show on average a 40% improvement in heating loss. EF Block buildings have a tighter building envelope and a higher insulating value, leading to fewer drafts and a decrease in operating costs to maintain a comfortable interior environment. HVAC units turn on/off less often.
Maintenance: EF Block buildings are dimensionally stable, offering lower maintenance costs. With no wood to rot, no insects, paint lasts longer and stucco cracks are practically eliminated. Reduced maintenance costs contribute to a lower cost-of-ownership.

34. Thank You EF Block™ Benefits
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share with you the many benefits of using EF Block in your construction projects.