White Paper: Effects of the Thermal Envelope on Home Energy Efficiency
In this white paper, Fox Blocks explore the science behind creating a good thermal envelope with insulated concrete forms.
Fox Blocks ICF Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Fox Blocks donated Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to the Habitat For Humanity’s 30th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The volunteers and materials donated by Fox Blocks will help rebuild the home of Elmer Lamberson’s whose home was lost in Superstorm Sandy.
Contractors Can Use Traditional Building Measurements with ICF Studs when They Choose Fox Blocks
Fox Blocks Acquiring Key Assets of ARXX Building Products
Fox Blocks ICF announced that it will acquire select key assets from ARXX Building Products, integrating those assets into its own operations and augmenting the Fox Blocks Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line.
Insulated Concrete Form Estimator
Fox Blocks Estimator PRO4 is now LIVE and available to download and use for project take offs and estimates! Estimate ICF quantities including specialty blocks, opening material, ancillary products, lineal feet of rebar, volume of concrete and man hours for a specific job.
Fox Blocks ICF to Acquire Reward Wall Systems Assets
Fox Blocks ICF announced that it will acquire select key assets from Reward Wall Systems, Inc, integrating those assets into its own operations and augmenting the Fox Blocks Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line.
2 Story ICF Construction: An Ultimate Guide
Explore the benefits of 2 story ICF construction for energy-efficient, durable homes with Fox Blocks’ advanced Insulated Concrete Forms.
Wind Resistant Buildings: Creating a Solid Design with ICF Blocks
Wall systems constructed with Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms (ICFs ) ensure a wind-resistant structure with a strong continuous load path that holds the roof, walls, floors, and foundation together during an intense wind event.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
What size and how much steel reinforcement is required in an ICF?
Fox Blocks walls are designed as reinforced concrete walls, with steel reinforcement bars specified to be installed vertically and horizontally, as the walls are built. Typical reinforcement bar sizes used are #4 or #5 (10 m or 15 m).