
WEST VANCOUVER BC RESIDENCE
The 5,200 square foot custom home is built on a large rock on the side of a mountain.

How to Deal with the Rising Cost of Insulation
A combination of ongoing shortages and increasing demand has led to higher prices for fiberglass insulation. What is the best way to deal with it?

Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exterior wind damage is responsible for 25% of all homeowner insurance claims. That doesn’t include the interior losses that occur when damaged windows and roofs let rain wreak havoc inside. While we can’t prevent windstorms, we can lessen their damage by planning home designs with wind-resistance as a top priority.

Tips for Designing ICF House Plans With a Walkout Basement

17 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Building
Tilt Up Construction and Insulated Concrete Forms
Last year Fox Blocks decided we could add speed and value to the Tilt Up industry and it took all of 2 weeks to get the Fox Tilt insert engineered, mold made, and production started. I can’t stop grinning about the capabilities of our parent Airlite Plastics.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Types of Concrete Blocks Used in Construction
Memberships
We don’t just work toward improving our own products and services: we want the entire building industry to improve. Involvement in and leadership of critical organizations and committees ensures we are at the forefront of providing high-quality benefits for all project stakeholders.

Top Tips for Building a FEMA Approved Storm Shelters

19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building