Laying the Groundwork: Steps for Building a Solid Foundation for a Small House
In this article, we will explore how to build a foundation for a small house using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and discuss the advantages of choosing this modern construction method.
The Anatomy of a High Performance Home
A modern, high-performance home provides you with energy-efficiency, safety, and a high-level of indoor environment quality (IEQ) for your family’s comfort.
19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building
Passive Solar ICF Home Plans: Costs and Design Best-Practices
Essential Elements of Passive House Design
Is Your Home Built to Fight Fire?
For 2013, the U.S. Fire Administration reported 1,240,000 house fires. Houses constructed out of ICFs have key advantages in minimizing the damage and spread of these fires.
How to Build a Flood-Resistant House
In this article, we’ll explore flood proof home construction using innovative materials and techniques, with a focus on insulated concrete forms (ICFs).
The Fox Buck - Take the Wood out of Windows and Doors
Fox Blocks’ Glen Klassen gives an overview of the Fox Buck ICF window and door buck.
Social Media, Inbox?
As I try to break into…..or attempt to utilize or at least sign up…….on some of the new social media or mediums that continue to grow in popularity, I realize that I must be old! Very, very old! I thought that my colleague out west “Mr. Sizzle” was about my age, but he is definitely young when it comes to all of these technologies!
Are there different types of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)?
EPS is listed basically under four property classifications – Type I, II, III and IV. The characteristics are based on the density of the molded foam which defines the product type. Fox Blocks ICFs are manufactured as a Type II EPS with a density of approximately 1.5 pounds per cubic foot.