Understanding ICC 500 Storm Shelter Requirements and the Best Materials to Utilize
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.
Auditorium Layout Design 101: Creating Functional and Comfortable Spaces
An auditorium isn’t just a room with seats — it’s a space designed to shape sound, sight, and comfort for every occupant. Proper auditorium architecture balances acoustics, sightlines, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort to create an inviting, high-performing space.
Is a vapor barrier required on the inside face of an ICF wall?
No. The characteristics of an ICF wall with the mass concrete and the EPS insulation provide the required vapor permeance to meet building code requirements as a vapor barrier.
3 Reasons Why Building with LEED Materials is Better for Your Business
As green building becomes more common practice, there is a trend towards lower construction costs associated with building sustainably, due to improved technologies and more readily available environmentally friendly building materials.
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite
3 Sustainable Building Materials for 2022
Three sustainable building materials for 2019 that stand out are the TRUEGRID® Permeable Pavers, Fox Blocks and Bamboo.
The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction
