7 Problems with Wood Frame Construction
Seven specific problems with wood frame construction include fire- and wind-resistance, durability, low thermal mass, shrinkage, and compromised acoustics and indoor air quality (IAQ).
Limitations of Insulated Metal Panels
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Vs. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
Foundation Types: 8 Different Types of Home Foundations
Contractors Can Use Traditional Building Measurements with ICF Studs when They Choose Fox Blocks
Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Insulated Concrete Forms
Energy costs keep climbing, making insulation energy efficiency more important than ever. Buildings that lose heat in the winter and trap it in the summer waste energy and drive up utility bills.
R-Value: It's More Than a Number
Although R‑values are considered to be the standard measure for insulation, they are not the whole story when it comes to choosing insulation.
Fox Blocks Compact
Fox Blocks Compact offers more economical shipping costs by delivering flat. Ties can then be inserted easily into the panels at the jobsite. This compact product is designed to stack seamlessly with the traditional Fox Blocks line.