We make bold claims because the physics of interlocking concrete-composite block genuinely
outperform stick-frame and standard CMU. We also label each claim with its
methodology, source, and status so you can evaluate it. Nothing on this page
is invented. Where proof is limited, we say so.
Proventhird-party tested or field-observedEstimatedcomparative or methodology-backedRoadmaptarget / in development
"Patented interlocking block geometry"
Proven
Basis
Multiple issued US utility patents covering the block geometry, channel routing system, and anchor approach.
Evidence
Patent numbers and full text are disclosed in the investor data room under NCNDA. USPTO public search returns the issued grants.
The block core is a concrete composite — non-flammable by material chemistry.
Evidence
Material data sheet available on request. Composition is non-combustible per ASTM E136 methodology class.
Status
Confirmed at material level. Full-wall-assembly fire rating per ASTM E119 is part of the ICC-ES evaluation track (see roadmap).
"Stronger than standard concrete masonry (CMU)"
Estimated
What we mean
Under compressive and lateral-load comparison against standard hollow-core CMU, the interlocking geometry distributes load across a larger contact area and eliminates the mortar joint — the weakest plane in any CMU wall.
Basis
Internal lab testing against published ASTM C90 (CMU) strength values. Third-party verification of the comparison is in progress.
Status
Internally substantiated. Third-party lab report pending and will be added here when published.
"250 mph wind rating"
Estimated
What we mean
The tensioned and anchored wall assembly is engineered for sustained wind loads corresponding to 250 mph per ASCE 7 methodology.
Basis
Structural calculation based on block weight, anchor pattern, and tensioning hardware per Florida Building Code hurricane-zone requirements (HVHZ). Independent wind-load testing conducted to ratings specified in the Florida product approval.
Status
Engineering-verified. Applies to the assembly as specified in our stamped details — not to any self-designed modification.
Caveat
Wind rating reflects wall-assembly capacity. Complete building survival in an event depends on foundation, roof tie-down, openings, and site conditions.
"~2× faster than stick-framing"
Estimated
What we mean
For a comparable 2,000 sq ft single-family shell, the Lok-N-Blok install from slab to dried-in completes in roughly half the schedule of a typical stick-framed equivalent.
Basis
Observed in our Tampa pilot projects and independently repeated by certified crews on subsequent builds. Schedule varies with site and weather.
Older marketing language of "10× faster"
Was referring to the specific moment of raising a wall section (2-person crew, ~90 seconds) rather than total project schedule. We have migrated site copy to the more defensible "2× faster" total-project figure.
Status
Field-verified on pilot projects. Statistically significant n-size will grow with the 2027 production rollout.
"Lower labor cost than stick-framing"
Estimated
What we mean
Because no framing, masonry, or specialty trades are needed for the exterior wall assembly, the labor line item on a Lok-N-Blok shell is materially below an equivalent stick-framed shell.
Basis
Labor hours metered on pilot installs × prevailing regional wage rates. A $130K+ savings figure on a specific multifamily project is the basis for earlier marketing language — that is a project-specific number, not a universal figure.
Status
Project-dependent. Our AI estimator (/estimator.html) returns a zip-code-indexed labor estimate for your project.
"Disassembly + reuse at end of life"
Estimated
What we mean
Because joints are mechanical (interlock + anchor + tension) rather than mortar-bonded, a Lok-N-Blok wall can be dismantled in reverse-order and its blocks reused in a new structure.
Basis
Demonstrated in controlled disassembly of our prototype walls. Not all blocks are guaranteed intact after demolition-level events — standard owner judgment applies.
Status
Proven mechanically; long-term field data across demolition-rebuild cycles is not yet statistically significant.
"ICC-ES evaluation report"
Roadmap
What we mean
Full Evaluation Service report across structural, fire, and moisture performance — the industry-standard document that unlocks adoption across every US jurisdiction.
Status
In progress. We are Florida Building Code approved on a product-specific basis today. ICC-ES full report target: 2027.
Why it matters
Building officials in most states prefer an ICC-ES report over a Florida-only approval. We acknowledge this gap.
"Robotic assembly" / "AI-optimized home design"
Roadmap
What we mean
Mid-term: robot cells that stack blocks on high-volume project sites. Long-term: a fully AI-generated permit-ready drawing pipeline from natural-language project descriptions.
Status
Research and pilot stage. Today, the AI Builder at /builder.html generates floor plans and live cost estimates — it does not yet produce stamped, permit-ready construction documents. That is on the roadmap. See /roadmap.html.
Company finances ($11M invested, $140M valuation, $10M+ LOIs)
Proven
Basis
Third-party 409A valuation at $140M. Cap table and LOI documents available in the investor data room under NCNDA.