8 Gorgeous Waterfront Homes Built with ICF
Waterfront homes are one of the most sought after properties in the country. Unfortunately, homes on the water face weather conditions and a climate that can be destructive to the home.
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
How to Define Comfort in a Home
We all want a comfortable home where we can release the stresses of the day. Fox Blocks presents seven tips to help you optimize the comfort of your home.
How to Insulate Block Walls for Optimal Thermal Efficiency
Want to improve thermal efficiency? Learn how to insulate block walls effectively with the best methods and materials for energy-saving results!
Insulated Concrete Forms: Pros and Cons
How to Build a Guest House: Costs, Speed, and Energy Savings
Blower Door Test 101: Essential Guide to Airtightness in ICF Construction
Build with Strength Coalition Partners with Habitat for Humanity International
Donated concrete will strengthen affordable housing, making it more resilient and sustainable.
What Additional Insulation Do You Need for an ICF Home?
Easy-to-install ICF wall systems help create energy-efficient, durable, disaster-resistant, and healthy homes. But do you need additional wall insulation for ICF homes?
R-Value: It's More Than a Number
Although R‑values are considered to be the standard measure for insulation, they are not the whole story when it comes to choosing insulation.