
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.

ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
Many contractors ask us the same question: Is ICF more expensive than CMU? Here’s why ICF walls are less expensive than CMU and offer better benefits.

How Long Does It Really Take to Build a House?
Whether you’re building your dream home or a cozy cottage, knowing the timeline is essential. However, one of the first questions that come to mind is, “How long will it take to turn these blueprints into my home?” Understanding the timeline is crucial for planning, budgeting, and ultimately enjoying the process of watching your house come to life.

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.

6 Reasons Why Architects Choose to Design With Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction

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.
Fox Blocks and Menards Promote Storm Safe Homes
Our insulated concrete forms are solid monolithic walls and withstand the worst of rainstorms, fires, and high winds — including tornadoes.

Fox Blocks Ensure an Energy-Efficient Home in Hot and Humid Dallas

The Best Vapor Systems for Basement Walls

Can a House Withstand 100 mph Winds?