Understanding Resilience in Construction: 4 Critical Considerations
10 Steps for Building a Home with Insulated Concrete Form Blocks
An ICF home, like one built with Fox Blocks, provides many of the essential features that today’s homeowner is looking for: excellent indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficiency, and disaster-resistance.
6 Reasons Why Architects Choose to Design With Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.
Keep Calm - That School Was Built With ICFs
Insulated Concrete Form wall systems, Fox Blocks, are a way to create an extremely safe structure. When teachers and students return to an ICF school, they are protected against these elements.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
Building Energy-Efficient, Safe, and Healthy Low-Income Housing with Fox Blocks ICFs
11 Must Haves for Energy Efficient Homes in Canada and the Northern U.S.
North America’s long-cold, sub-zero winters demand energy-efficient homes that save Canadian and American homeowners money while keeping their families warm and comfortable.
Lock-and-Leave Home Design: How to Increase Your Free Time and Security
With so many homeowners looking for ways to cut back on their busy lives and enjoy more quality time with friends and families, the lock-and-leave home seems to be the perfect solution.
What is the Optimal Foundation Wall Thickness?
A concrete foundation wall’s thickness plays an integral role in its long-term strength and durability. Local building codes mandate the foundation specifications, addressing conditions that affect the foundation thickness.