How to Define Comfort in a Home
We all want a comfortable home where we can release the stresses of the day. Fox Blocks presents seven tips to help you optimize the comfort of your home.
How to Make Concrete More Sustainable with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
How to Build a Wind-Resistant Home with Fox Blocks ICFs
Tragically, between 2000 and 2017 there were 894 wind and 1417 tornado-related deaths. In 2017, 36 percent of the wind and 63 percent of the tornado-related fatalities happened either in a mobile or permanent home. A wind-resistant design is critical to a home’s integrity and a family’s safety.
Florida ICF Homes are Energy-Efficient, Storm-Proof, and Durable
Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.
How Long Does It Take to Build a House in California?
Building a house in California offers unique challenges and opportunities due to its diverse climate, geography, and stringent building regulations. This article explores the specific factors influencing construction timelines in California.
PHNX1/PALOS RESIDENCE
First Type II Non-Combustible, Net-Zero Home in the U.S. This home was designed, built and completed in less than 21 months with the same cost as a traditional build.
HERS Index vs Energy Star
Energy efficiency in homes is vital for both economic and environmental reasons, which is why builders have robust tools like the HERS Index and Energy Star ratings to gauge and improve the energy performance of buildings.
A Superior Solution to Thermal Bridging
Fox Blocks Ensure an Energy-Efficient Home in Hot and Humid Dallas