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.
Is the Fox Blocks product rated by ‘Energy Star’?
Energy Star does not evaluate or rate insulation products. Every Fox Blocks home when tested by an Energy Rater, can meet and exceed the Energy Star home standards and achieve a 5 Star rating and a ‘HERS’ score well below the minimum Energy Star requirement of 85, or in Canada, higher than an EnerGuide rating of 80.
How does the ICF block get secured to the foundation?
The ICF blocks are held in place with either low expansion spray foam or a metal starter track. The bracing/alignment system, typically installed after the 4th course of block, also supports the ICFs in place. Once the concrete is in the wall there is no concern with the forms moving. The concrete is connected to the footing with reinforcing dowels.
Back to Basics: Advantages of Fox Blocks ICF Forms
The advantages of Fox Blocks ICFs are several. Fox Blocks provide a clever design that has the good features of the tried and true early brands of ICFs, and then has incorporated significant improvements, which enhance the ease of use to the installer.
Fox Blocks and Habitat for Humanity – Partners in Sustainability
“Fox Blocks and Habitat for Humanity have a growing relationship, built on our common interest in providing home owners with well-built homes that are energy efficient.”
Fox Blocks Acquiring Key Assets of ARXX Building Products
Fox Blocks ICF announced that it will acquire select key assets from ARXX Building Products, integrating those assets into its own operations and augmenting the Fox Blocks Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line.
Fox Blocks Takes Home Nine Awards During World of Concrete
Using Fox Blocks' Online Estimator for Your Next ICF Project
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.
Wind Resistant Buildings: Creating a Solid Design with ICF Blocks
Wall systems constructed with Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms (ICFs ) ensure a wind-resistant structure with a strong continuous load path that holds the roof, walls, floors, and foundation together during an intense wind event.
Fox Blocks Recognized at 2016 ICF Builder Awards
Fox Blocks is proud to announce winning several awards this year and would like to thank our partners throughout the industry. Without our team, winning these prestigious awards would not be possible.