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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.
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.
5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
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.
Fox Blocks Goes to Washington
Insulated Concrete Form Manufacturer Fox Blocks brings its newly developed web-based BIM tools to a forum focused on Federal Asset Management.
11 Problems Associated with Structural Insulated Panels and a Better Alternative
Dive into the Debate: ICF vs. Fiberglass for Pool Construction
11 Problems Associated with Structural Insulated Panels and a Better Alternative
Contractors and architects can avoid the problems of structural insulated panel (SIP) wall construction with Fox Blocks ICFs.