How ICF Reduces Production Time and Costs When Building a Movie Theater
ICF construction expedites the production of a movie theater and reduces labor costs over both wood-frame and CMU construction.
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.
How Will This Year's Vote on the IECC Affect Your Next Project?
Today, there are many voices making waves in building codes and green/energy-efficient design; none are more important than the views of local officials that vote on hundreds of proposals to change the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
House Framing 101 - How to Select the Best Framing Option for Your Home
How to Measure and Plan for Energy Efficiency in Your Building
As climate change becomes a greater issue, architects are under increasing pressure to design sustainable, yet high-performance buildings. In this blog, we go over some effective strategies you can use during the design process to enhance your building’s energy efficiency
How To Easily Build a Hurricane-Resistant Home with ICF Construction
ICF construction offers an easy way to achieve hurricane-resistant wall systems that protect against wind, flying debris, and flooding.
What is a HERS Index Score and How to Achieve a Good HER Rating
Home energy efficiency is crucial in today’s environmentally conscious and economically driven world.
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.
How ICF Solves the Problems of Both Metal and Wood Stud Framing
How ICF Construction Lowers Capital and Yearly Expenses and Improves Resale Value