What Is the R-Value of ICF Foundation Walls?
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
While it’s great news that we’re not currently using more energy to run our homes, the study also “raises important concerns about making home energy use more efficient.” If American’s time at home continues to rise, home efficiency will need to as well.
Airlite Plastics Co. - Fox Blocks ICF Acquires TRUEGRID
Paves way for accelerated growth in sustainable construction products.
What is the difference between Fox Blocks ICFs and the competitors, and why are Fox Blocks ICFs better? Why should I use Fox Blocks ICFs?
Most ICF blocks share common features and benefits. Fox Blocks, as a company, provides 30 years’ experience in product development, documentation, testing and training, as well as versatility in the line of products to meet all applications. The key difference comes in the expertise and support you get from Fox Blocks. Fox Blocks is the leader in insulating concrete form construction – proven in over 100,000 commercial and residential projects across North America. Extensive resources and support systems are available to ensure your project’s success from start to finish. Please visit our website www.Fox Blocks.com to review our project gallery and find more detailed documentation on the products and the applications. Fox Blocks also provides a toll free number for Customer and Technical Support 877−369−2562.
SOFIA COURT
The homeowners wanted to build a home that would be beautiful, functional, and sustainable. They brought in an ICF expert contractor who selected Fox Blocks as the ideal building material to accomplish the homeowners goals. This home was built directly into a natural rock ledge and features large covered porches and breezeways on the exterior and beautiful oak floors throughout the interior.
Working With an Architect: A Homeowner's Guide to Designing a New House
This guide will help you navigate through the process of hiring and working with an architect to successfully design and build the home of your dreams.
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.
Vertical vs. Horizontal ICF: Pros and Cons
Both vertical and horizontal ICFs construction create moisture- and disaster-resistant walls with excellent R‑values. But which is the better ICF wall?
Cinder Block (CMU) vs. Traditional Poured Concrete Wall Foundations
We cover the differences between CMU blocks and poured concrete foundations so that you don’t have to learn from trial and error.