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.
Wind Resistant Buildings: Creating a Solid Design with ICF Blocks
Wall systems constructed with Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms (ICFs ) ensure a wind-resistant structure with a strong continuous load path that holds the roof, walls, floors, and foundation together during an intense wind event.
Benefits of Using ICF for Tilt-Up Wall Construction
Build a Concrete House and Reap the Energy-Saving Rewards of Thermal Mass Home Design
How to Design Flood Resistant Basement Walls
How to Speed Up New Home Construction
Lightweight and sturdy ICFs, like Fox Blocks, speed up new home construction with quick and easy installation, guaranteed availability, and both hot and cold temperature resistance.
Energy Modeling as an ICF Design Tool
The Best ICF Pool Coating Options
Barn Construction Process and Materials: How to Build the Best Barn
How to Achieve a High Whole-Wall Thermal Performance With Fox Block ICFs
The whole-wall thermal performance of ICF ensures a comfortable living and working space with energy savings and manageable bills.