How to Design an Earthquake Resistant Home: a Definitive Guide
Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exterior wind damage is responsible for 25% of all homeowner insurance claims. That doesn’t include the interior losses that occur when damaged windows and roofs let rain wreak havoc inside. While we can’t prevent windstorms, we can lessen their damage by planning home designs with wind-resistance as a top priority.
How to Build a Wind-Resistant Home with Fox Blocks ICFs
Tragically, between 2000 and 2017 there were 894 wind and 1417 tornado-related deaths. In 2017, 36 percent of the wind and 63 percent of the tornado-related fatalities happened either in a mobile or permanent home. A wind-resistant design is critical to a home’s integrity and a family’s safety.
Building a Year-Round, Energy-Efficient and Durable Cabin with Fox Blocks ICF
Cabins and cottages often start as a second home or weekend retreat. ICF construction ensures year-round use of the cabin.
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
Why Fox Blocks ICF Safe Rooms Provide the Best Protection During Dangerous Wind Events
ICF Tornado Safe Rooms or Shelters for Homes and Small Businesses
A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate
Building Stability: How to Construct Strong and Stable Structures
Creating durable structures that endure time and nature is a crucial aspect of modern construction. Ensuring stability, strength, and sturdiness involves more than material selection — it requires a grasp of construction science.
6 Things to Consider When Building a Basement