Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?
INDIGO LOOP HOME
The objective was to build a beautiful home on spec that was both energy efficient and hurricane-resistant in a sought-after neighborhood in the Florida Panhandle.
ICFs and Severe Weather
The steel reinforced concrete, which can cure stronger than normal concrete because of the foam insulation, can withstand winds of over 200 MPH, and projectile debris traveling over 100 MPH. There are dozens of eye witness examples of ICF homes taking EF5 tornadoes head on with the walls still standing.
Tips for Designing ICF House Plans With a Walkout Basement
HURRICANE HARVEY REBUILD
The owners’ former home, destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, was the touchstone for family gatherings for nearly two decades, and its loss was devastating for the family.
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
The building features an impressive mix of tall wall ICF, steel, and glazing.
Tips for Building a Storm-Resistant Home in Oklahoma
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
How to Alleviate Risk Management by Building with ICFs
Can ICF Save You Time On Your Commercial Project?
This article will outline the importance of construction workflow in commercial projects, the processes that often take the most time during construction, the benefits of using ICF and how specifically Fox Blocks’ ICF can help save time and costs on your next project.