Is EPS the same as XPS?
No, these insulation products are quite different. EPS is closed cell expanded polystyrene, while XPS is a closed cell extruded polystyrene. The properties, applications and costs of each are quite different. The majority of ICFs are manufactured with EPS.
Tilt Up Construction and Insulated Concrete Forms
Last year Fox Blocks decided we could add speed and value to the Tilt Up industry and it took all of 2 weeks to get the Fox Tilt insert engineered, mold made, and production started. I can’t stop grinning about the capabilities of our parent Airlite Plastics.
Building Maintenance Management 101
Property managers are realizing the crucial role of thorough building maintenance in protecting property value, functionality, and safety. This article explores the essential components of building maintenance management and emphasizes the importance of using innovative building solutions for sustainable, safe, and well-maintained properties.
Building Nashville’s First Green, Affordable Housing Development
Nashville is known as the nation’s hub for country music and culture. As the capital city of Tennessee, it has steadily grown in population since the 1970s. The city’s leadership saw a need for more affordable housing opportunities in the booming metroplex, with a focus on more energy-efficient homes to further address the cost of living.
Lock-and-Leave Home Design: How to Increase Your Free Time and Security
With so many homeowners looking for ways to cut back on their busy lives and enjoy more quality time with friends and families, the lock-and-leave home seems to be the perfect solution.
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.
Contractors Can Use Traditional Building Measurements with ICF Studs when They Choose Fox Blocks
Fox Blocks Series
For proven strength and performance, the Fox Blocks Series is the basis for successful foundations, walls and buildings.
Let’s Talk About Our Foundation
Fox Blocks has been making insulated concrete forms since 2005. Our parent company, Airlite Plastics, was founded in 1946, and today, it is still a family owned business. Airlite produces plastic containers and insulated packaging products for a variety of industries, so we share knowledge of plastics innovation throughout the company.
Remove Costs on your ICF Project
Two proven areas to remove costs are corners and truss wire.