10 Tips for Designing a Small or Tiny ICF Home
8 Tips for Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather and in Winter
What Is the Cost of Building a Net Zero Home?
House Framing 101 - How to Select the Best Framing Option for Your Home
10 House Construction Ideas For Your New Build
Constructing a new home is a significant project filled with decisions about aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. For homeowners looking to merge innovation with practicality, there are several cool ideas for new home construction.
The Importance of Contractor Training and Product Knowledge
Is ICF Construction Worth the Cost for Commercial Buildings?
ICF construction for commercial buildings has skyrocketed over the past few years. ICF benefits ranging from sound insulation to durability to building strength and disaster resistance have piqued a lot of interest for builders and architects. But it has some scratching their heads, mistakenly thinking ICF is more expensive and then wondering, “Is ICF construction cost worth it?”
What is a Resilient Home and How to Build One
Constructing strong homes that endure time and nature is crucial in modern building. Resilient homes are created to withstand harsh weather and provide exceptional durability and safety for homeowners.
ICC 500 Missile Impact Testing Requirements for Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms
Fox Blocks announces that their ICF wall assembly passed the ICC 500 required Missile Impact test used to determine compliance of storm shelter and safe room design and construction from flying debris in severe high-wind weather events.
Innovations in Exterior Wall Construction: What You Need to Know
For generations, the construction of exterior walls has followed traditional practices that have primarily involved wood or steel framing. These methods have been the backbone of residential and light commercial construction, by providing shelter, stability, and a certain level of insulation.