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CMU Walls: Advantages, Disadvantages and A Better Option
Insu­lat­ed con­crete form blocks pro­vide a host of advan­tages over tra­di­tion­al CMUs, includ­ing bet­ter ener­gy effi­cien­cy, eas­i­er con­struc­tion, and improved resilience.
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8 Impressive Modern Homes Built with ICF
Any sus­tain­abil­i­ty con­sul­tant will tell you that a building’s insu­la­tion is a cru­cial part in con­struct­ing an ener­gy-effi­cient, high per­for­mance home. Choos­ing the right mate­r­i­al and insu­la­tion method for a build ensures home­own­ers will have a sus­tain­able build­ing enve­lope for the life cycle of the home.
Become a Net Zero Hero
With a com­bi­na­tion of high- tech build­ing mate­ri­als and stream­lined ener­gy renew­al sources, net zero ener­gy build­ings are per­fect exam­ples of the waste not, want not” con­cept.
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What is a Good R Value for Exterior Walls?
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6 Things to Consider When Building a Basement
2 Story ICF Construction: An Ultimate Guide
2 Story ICF Construction: An Ultimate Guide
Explore the ben­e­fits of 2 sto­ry ICF con­struc­tion for ener­gy-effi­cient, durable homes with Fox Blocks’ advanced Insu­lat­ed Con­crete Forms.
Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
8 Tips for Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather and in Winter
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9 Tips for New Church Construction Projects
When a church’s mem­ber­ship out­grows its wor­ship space, con­gre­ga­tion lead­ers often strug­gle with the deci­sion on whether to expand the cur­rent facil­i­ty or build a new church. Regard­less of the direc­tion tak­en, detailed plan­ning helps to estab­lish goals, stay on bud­get, and ensure thor­ough and well-man­aged com­mu­ni­ca­tion with the fel­low­ship.
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Using ICF to Build a Home with Modern Adobe Style Walls
The design flex­i­bil­i­ty of Fox Blocks can eas­i­ly enhance an adobe style home that is com­fort­able, ener­gy-effi­cient, dis­as­ter-resis­tant, and durable.
Building Nashville’s First Green, Affordable Housing Development
Nashville is known as the nation’s hub for coun­try music and cul­ture. As the cap­i­tal city of Ten­nessee, it has steadi­ly grown in pop­u­la­tion since the 1970s. The city’s lead­er­ship saw a need for more afford­able hous­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties in the boom­ing metro­plex, with a focus on more ener­gy-effi­cient homes to fur­ther address the cost of liv­ing.