Can masonry be installed on the exterior walls?
Yes, Fox Blocks has a brick ledge form and the xLerator ledge reinforcement that is designed to support masonry. Fox blocks also has a tieKey accessory which is a specifically made as a masonry tie, to be inserted through the form into the concrete.
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How ICFs Provide Airtight and Fire-Resistant Common Walls for Multi-Family Buildings
Homeowner Saves Time and Energy by Choosing ICF
The owner of this 6,000 square foot home was attracted to Fox Blocks because of its energy efficiency but was also happy with the ease of construction that save time and money.
Is a high performance ICF home less expensive to build than a wood framed high performance home?
Yes, marginally higher on the initial capital costs, but, it is a recorded fact that Fox Blocks high performance homes out perform in comfort and operating costs over a wood framed home. These creates monthly cost savings for the life cycle of the Fox Blocks home.
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Keep Calm - That School Was Built With ICFs
Insulated Concrete Form wall systems, Fox Blocks, are a way to create an extremely safe structure. When teachers and students return to an ICF school, they are protected against these elements.