Gablok Insulated Blocks Let You Self-Build a House

Monika ThakurBy 41 Comments3 Mins Read
Gablok Insulated Block for self-constructed homes
Image: Gablok

Due to increasing construction costs and rising awareness of environmentally-friendly homes, Belgian startup Gablok has come up with an efficient wooden house kit. The company specializes in making insulated formwork blocks to let people self-build a house in days.

What is Gablok?

The Gablok concept includes a series of insulated wooden blocks, insulated beams, lintels, and a customized floor system to efficiently construct the exterior and interior walls of the wooden house, all by yourself. The system has been validated by design offices in terms of acoustics, stability, and energy performance.

Founded in 2019 by Gabriel Lakatos, Gablok provides a revolutionary construction method comprising an insulated wooden frame. In 2018, Gabriel patented a wooden home kit with the aim of simplifying the construction process and enabling a simpler way for homeowners to build a house themselves.

Gabriel has been interested in interlocking and construction games since his childhood. He spent 25 years building his career in the field of traditional construction and developed an insulated wooden stacking block.

After several months of research and testing, this self-construction home system was validated by engineering offices specialized in energy efficiency, and acoustic performance.

How to self-build a house with Gablok?

The Gablok construction kit is delivered directly to the construction site with a precise installation plan. Once the assembly of the insulated formworks is complete, all you are left with is the construction of the roof and the exterior finishing with the finish of your choice (plasters, bricks, cladding, etc.). Assembling the system is extremely fast and does not require any drying time.

Plus, easy on-site assembly makes it convenient to avoid the excess waste associated with on-site processing.

What is included in the construction kit?

The Gablok construction kit includes eight (8) parts and insulated wooden blocks as the main elements for self-building a project.
1. Starter
2. Insulated starter block
3. Standard isolated block
4. Beams
5. Insulated belt block
6. Lintel
7. Embossed top rail
8. Floor element

Gablok insulated blocks kit
Image: Gablok

Also Read: Build House Without Nails or Screws with Brikawood Interlocking Wooden Bricks 

FAQs about Gablok insulated wooden blocks

Q: How do Gablok insulated blocks hold together?

A: The individual wooden blocks fit into each other like Lego bricks, to form the structure of the house.

Q: Do the Gablok blocks require a joint?

A: No jointing system is required in the self-build process with Gablok.

Q: What type of insulation do Gablok insulated wooden blocks use?

A: Gablok uses expanded polystyrene with graphite additive (EPS) for its building system.

Q: Are Gablok wooden blocks environmentally friendly?

A: The insulated wooden blocks are made from recyclable materials. The wood used to make self-build blocks is OSB. This wood product consists of compressed wood slats, which makes it 100-percent recyclable.

Q: What are the dimensions of an insulated wooden block?

A: Gabloks are available in 3 different lengths: 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm. The height and depth of the individual blocks are always 30 cm.

Q: How much does a Gablok insulated wooden block weigh?

A: The 60 cm insulated wooden block weighs 7.5 kg.

Given below is the time-lapse video of the housing assembly with Gablok insulated building blocks.

Gablok Insulated Block for self-constructed homes
Image: Gablok
Gablok Insulated Block for self-constructed homes
Image: Gablok
Gablok Insulated Block for self-constructed homes
Image: Gablok
Gablok Insulated Block for self-constructed homes
Image: Gablok
Gablok self-build insulated wooden blocks
Image: Gablok
Gablok self-build insulated wooden blocks
Image: Gablok
Gablok self-build insulated wooden blocks
Image: Gablok
Image: Gablok
Gablok self-build insulated wooden blocks
Image: Gablok
Gablok self-build insulated wooden blocks
Image: Gablok

Source: Gablok

Monika is a young blogger, who likes sharing her opinion about trending consumer products and gadgets. When she is not educating readers with her writings, she’s most likely educating herself by reading her favorite stuff. She also has love for creativity and music.

Related Posts
41 Comments
  1. Narcis Cristea-Mic on

    Do you have a ROMANIA(n) rep I can contact to discuss this? I’m looking to build in the next 12 months.

    Reply
  2. PavanKumar on

    Hello,

    Could you please let me know if these blocks are available in India?

    If available what was the price?

    Two construct two-floor house

    Thanks
    Pavankumar

    Reply
  11. George Novak on

    Interesting building material. Props for making lego style building materials. I don’t see it in the videos, but I’d recommend either minimum expanding foam, or Dap silicone on all joints. This will sure be a big hit in every country it’s introduced in.

    Reply
  12. Ernest D Rutledge on

    I would like to see how electrical is installed and hoe can I get this product in the U.S.A.

    Reply
  13. Jerry on

    Please have your rep contact me I’m located in Michigan and interested in the use of this product for my construction.

    Reply
  15. Tim on

    Read the replies before commenting. They already said not in usa yet. They are only in Europe at this time.. Belgium company hint hint. Eventually they will likely ne in the usa but that will require opening a plant and training staff etc. Not for anyone looking to build in the next year or two. I can almost will not be cheap. But boy oh boy will it have a high R rating. 12 inch walls full of closed cell foam..

    Reply
  18. John Rubino on

    We are a GC based in Maryland, USA.
    Have a two or three story small apartment building to be erected in the summer of 2021.
    How do we make contact with you.
    Rubino Enterprises, Inc.
    Maryland.

    Reply
    • Ari Ibarra on

      I’m interested in becoming a distributor or seller. Would love to get more info on how to become a distributor.

      Reply
    • bessie a stanley on

      [email protected] i want a house i need to no how much is the kit. and all so how much would it cost for 2 bed room 1 bath and i want the snap together blocks 734 307 9451 do you have a phone number i have 215 880 3116 .and i called the machion was on and i couldent here nothing so i couldent get true .is there a number i can call to talk to some one on me getting 2 houses one for me and one for my son .but i need to no the price on this

      Reply
  30. EMILIOS ORPHANOS on

    HI MR GABRIEL LAKATOS. I AM INTERESTING FOR THIS SYSTEM.I LIVING IN LIMASSOL CYPRUS AND I WANT TO KNOW MORE ENQUIRES.MY NAMES IS EMILIOS ORPHANOS

    Reply
  31. DON YONCE on

    Since a major factor in home construction, is Labor; a do it yourself ( with a little help from family
    and friends OR inexpensive assistants; you should be able to cut costs by a third+/-. The key to
    savings, is the simplicity of the selected building system; including the limited necessity for tools.
    The floor consisting of a concrete slab can be accomplished by a sub contractor that specializes in
    the lay out, foundation and placing & finishing of the concrete ( your plumber would place all of
    the in floor piping before the pour/finish. Roof trusses are easy to install and sheet with plywood.
    There are contractors that just furnish technical support including assuring things done right.
    The result of an affordable, safe , sanitary home, is well worth the effort. LAND is an issue as you
    need to own the site; which helps to facilitate any financing needed. It is a process; not a problem.

    Reply
Leave A Reply

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.