Three Key Areas give You the True Accurate Cost of the ICF you Choose
Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.
International GreenBuild Trade Show in Toronto
Over the past few years developers have observed that LEED registered buildings lease more quickly and with rent premiums of up to 30%.
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.
How to Turn a Corner with a Corbel Ledge Block
In this video, Fox Blocks’ Glen Klassen shows how to make a mitered corner with the Corbel Ledge Block.
Industry Standard ICF’s: Feedback from Contractors
January through April is when we plant our seeds for the year by displaying our product for the market in trade shows. I’ve participated in these trade shows for 17 years now in the ICF industry and it has always been the same old thing, but this year was notably different.
Social Media, Inbox?
As I try to break into…..or attempt to utilize or at least sign up…….on some of the new social media or mediums that continue to grow in popularity, I realize that I must be old! Very, very old! I thought that my colleague out west “Mr. Sizzle” was about my age, but he is definitely young when it comes to all of these technologies!
Round Top Openings with the Fox Buck: A How To
Fox Block’s Glen Klassen shows you how to get it done for three different radiuses.
ICF Builder Awards Round Up
We thought we’d share a round up of some of our previous awards.
New Training for the Fox Block Interlock
We have found it to be a waste of time and energy to attempt to offset or stagger the block as in the photo to the left. By creating a vertical stacked seam you will be more accurate with the job dimensions and will increase your profit by gaining efficiency.