How do I apply traditional stucco to an ICF?
Traditional stucco has a thick cementitious base, typically installed over a metal lath. The metal lath is fastened directly to the Fox Blocks webs with screw or staples.
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.
INDIGO LOOP HOME
The objective was to build a beautiful home on spec that was both energy efficient and hurricane-resistant in a sought-after neighborhood in the Florida Panhandle.
The Superior Thermal Performance of ICF Lintels over Wood Lintels
KRAFTHAUS
The Krafthaus home was built in the plains of Black Forest, Colorado which meant a high water table (4’ below grade), poor soil quality, and weather conditions that included high wind gusts and snow drifts up to 5 feet tall.
MILTON RESIDENCE
The owners wanted an affordable custom home that could withstand Chesapeake Bay weather.
HIGHLAND RESIDENCE
The owner of this home was attracted to Fox Blocks because of its energy efficiency.
What size and how much steel reinforcement is required in an ICF?
Fox Blocks walls are designed as reinforced concrete walls, with steel reinforcement bars specified to be installed vertically and horizontally, as the walls are built. Typical reinforcement bar sizes used are #4 or #5 (10 m or 15 m).
The Best ICF Pool Coating Options
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
The building features an impressive mix of tall wall ICF, steel, and glazing.