We know estimating for an ICF project can be daunting if you don’t know where to start, so we’ve created this helpful video tutorial to walk you through our Online Insulated Concrete Form Estimator. Feel empowered to take charge of your project! That being said, we are still available to chat with if you’d rather
I was a believer in using truss wire when installing other ICF’s but now that I’m using the Fox Blocks ICF I have been convinced by contractors that it is not necessary. In 1994 I started installing ICF’s full time. After several hundred successful jobs I was told I should try using truss wire in
Calculating the true cost of installing ICF blocks means that you have to consider everything included- which may not be apparent at first. Fox Blocks provides customers with tools that can be used to produce a realistic estimate that homeowners and contractors can take to the bank. Check out our three tips below and download
How do you improve an Insulated Concrete Form wall that already out-performs most wall systems in all climates? You move the concrete mass toward the living side of the wall. This unbalanced R-value will allow the mass to be closer to the living temperature of the conditioned space allowing for a more comfortable building. The
Just because your Fox Buck comes linearly shaped does not mean you cannot have round top openings. Fox Block’s Glen Klassen shows you how to get it done for three different radiuses.
Two Proven Areas to Remove Costs 1. Corners Problem: Historically, Corner Blocks have proved to be very difficult for installing contractors to hold the corner positioning or actually holding concrete during the consolidation process. Contractors have resorted to inserting internal ties, external strapping and bracing to gain needed strength. This adds cost in additional materials
Row One: Simply start from each corner to a point within the wall. Cut one of the blocks to fit perfectly. The cut does NOT need to be on the cut lines. Measure the cut block and mark its measurement to the side of that block large enough for everyone to see. Row Two: Start
Checklists can be an important part of any project. Not only do they keep you and your team on track even while the lead may be unavailable, but they are helpful in reminding you of the proper sequencing as well as highlight items that could be missed during the project. We’ve created a series of
In this video, Fox Blocks’ Glen Klassen shows how to make a mitered corner with the Corbel Ledge Block (some people know this as brick ledge block). A little eye-balling, a box saw, maybe a little tape, some tips on cutting straight and done. Anyone can do it.
When you’re building with insulated concrete forms, chances are you’re going to need to set up scaffolding. Learn from the experts at Fox Blocks how to do this efficiently and safely for your next icf project.
Not sure how to cut your Fox Buck to the right size? This video covers several different ways to cut the Fox Buck for your next insulated concrete form project. Finally, an EPS window and door buck that will accept stucco on your ICF job.
Masonry foreman, Carl from Casciani Masonry, explains the process and outcome of attaching heavy stone veneers to insulated concrete forms with Hohman Bernard 2-Seal Concrete Ties, also referred to as “cow bells”.
Getting started, the hot and cold ICF experience.
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete
Fox Blocks Vice President Mike Kennaw and East Coast Sales Manager Brian Medford participated in the 3rd Annual Federal Asset Management Policy Forum and Expo in the Washington, D.C. area the week of October 17, 2016. The first keynote speaker was Norman Dong, Commissioner of the General Services Administration Public Building Services. Another speaker was Leantha
Through a series of in-store demos July – September we are teaming up with Menards to promote storm safe, energy efficient home construction for contractors. One of the greenest things you can do to your home is increase energy efficiency. With our products, energy efficiency is improved with products that meet the Leadership in Energy
Base The bottom of each Energy Stick has been shaped to insert into the top of the previous Energy Stick. The projection is 1/2” which is the same height as the projections on the block. This way if the projection is left on the bottom of row one, the Energy stick will rest on the footing or slab. Top The top
Just one way to attach your floor system to the side of a Fox Blocks wall when building with Insulated Concrete Forms for multiple stories of construction.
