Self-build insulating formwork block

Gablok : the story of an insulated block

Added value: structure for self-building

Founded in 2019, Gablok offers a revolutionary insulated timber-frame construction method. Aiming to simplify construction and offer a simple, high-performance, and flat-pack timber house system, Gabriel Lakatos filed his patent in 2018.

A fan of interlocking building block toys from an early age, and involved in traditional construction for 25 years, he came up with the design for stacked insulated wooden blocks.

After many months of research and testing, the self-build house system has been validated by stability, acoustic, and energy performance consultants.

The latest projects made with Gablok

A garage workshop project made of Gablok insulated wooden blocks

A garage workshop project made of Gablok insulated wooden blocks

Find out more about a garage project created with Gablok insulated wooden blocks. A tailor-made self-build project. Read what our customers have to say.

First self-build site in the Netherlands

First self-build site in the Netherlands

Build your own house in the Netherlands? Gablok offers you a flat-pack timber house. Self-build wooden block house in Vaals.

House extension in Wavre

House extension in Wavre

Self-building a house extension in Wavre. Timber-frame self-build and insulated wooden block house extension.

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The most asked questions!

ALL OUR QUESTIONS

Gablok : our stacking blocks

Eight components and insulated wooden blocks for a flat-pack house.

Gablok: our stacking blocks
Ytyong Base Blokc
EPDM
Bottom Plate
Bottom Block
Rain Bariar
Treated Lath
General insulated block
Gablok lintel
Main beam
Ytyong
Bottom plate
Bottom block
OSB Floor
Gablok beam
Vapour barrier
Joist
Batten
Concrete Slab

Build your own house in Belgium

House in kit

The Gablok concept is essentially made up of insulated blocks, an adapted floor system, and insulated beams and lintels allowing you to build the exterior and interior walls of your timber house (self-build structure). These components are necessary to assemble the shell of the insulated frame of your future building. These are delivered directly to your site with your assembly plan.

Among other things, this process avoids the excess waste associated with on-site processing.

Once the insulated blocks are assembled, all that remains is to complete the roof (framework + roofing) and the exterior finishing for your home with the finish of your choice (plaster, brick, cladding, etc.).

The interior of your self-build will be ready in the first instance for your various technical elements (thanks to the space left between the battens) and in the second instance for finishing (OSB + plasterboard, etc.).

The system can be assembled extremely quickly and does not require any drying time.

The dimensions of your door and window openings are known as soon as you receive your planning permission. This allows you to order your exterior joinery in advance. Their manufacture in advance is a significant time-saver during the construction of your flat-pack timber house, avoiding on-site stoppages.

The Gablok concept allows for a seamless transition between the various trades involved in completing your new home.

Build your own house in Belgium? This is what the Gablok concept allows you to do!
Stacking wooden blocks

Stacking wooden blocks

We offer you the possibility of carrying out your plans using our wooden block construction method inspired by the famous interlocking building block toy. As soon as these have been completed, you will receive an assembly diagram with all the steps required to complete your stacking wooden block project.

We will guide you through the construction of your foundation slab and laying the first row of cellular blocks.

Then it’s up to you: follow your assembly plan step by step and your shell will be complete in less than a week.

Build your own house using a flat-pack kit

Build your own house in Belgium

Gablok, the wood frame!

Flat-pack house

Flat-pack house

The special thing about Gablok is that we allow everyone who wants to build their own house to do so.

No need for prior building skills with our flat-pack insulated wooden block.

Using only a ladder, a screwdriver, and your project plan, you assemble the components of your flat-pack house on top of each other to form the insulated walls of your future home.

Complete self-build flat-pack kit

Complete self-build flat-pack kit

Our offer includes all the materials needed for constructing your shell (except for the roof and foundation slab).

Our technical department will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you with the assembly of the insulated structure of your home.

Is your project feasible with Gablok?

Contact us for a free quote!

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Testimonials

Anne-Marie V.

I find the concept revolutionary! We want more of it !
And especially with passionate and professional people like Gabriel Lakatos and his partner.

Danielle B.

Serious company and nice boss. Do not hesitate!

Evy D.

I've been lucky enough to see the evolution of the model house and an artist's studio (my sister's) built with Gablok, and I think it's an ingenious, quick and fun idea! I recommend Gablok 10 000% after these experiences.

Pascal S.

I find the concept very original, it offers the possibility for self builders to consider projects at reasonable prices. Bravo to the designers

Luc D.

An innovative process that deserves to grow! Bravo!!!

Stéphane R. - Self-builder

It was by chance that I heard about GABLOK on the show "On n'est pas des pigeons". Being an experienced handyman... I was immediately won over by this concept. I had been wanting to build a garage workshop for a long time. I had found THE solution: light and super insulated blocks. Very competitive prices. What more could I ask for? Once the concrete slab was installed, the 40 m² garage was built in one day.
Many of the neighbors couldn't believe it and neither could I. I really found a very professional and friendly team! I am convinced of the quality of the product. It will certainly satisfy many self-builders.