What Additional Insulation Do You Need for an ICF Home?
Easy-to-install ICF wall systems help create energy-efficient, durable, disaster-resistant, and healthy homes. But do you need additional wall insulation for ICF homes?
The Best ICF Pool Coating Options
How Strong is the Fox Blocks 90° Corner?
We built a test wall 440 feet long x 9′-4″ tall with 24 turns, with no bracing or strapping, to test the 90 degree blocks with concrete.
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
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.
Manpower for 9,000 SF of ICF Wall Cut in Half!
“We completed 9,000 square-feet of wall in just five days with only five men. With normal masonry, it would have taken double the man power. Fox Blocks quality and ease of installation is important in an industry where time is money.”
How to Achieve a High Whole-Wall Thermal Performance With Fox Block ICFs
The whole-wall thermal performance of ICF ensures a comfortable living and working space with energy savings and manageable bills.
Waterproofing Below-Grade Insulated Concrete Forms
Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.