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Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As tech­nol­o­gy has advanced, new con­struc­tion meth­ods have emerged. Under­stand­ing the tra­di­tion­al mason­ry vs. wood frame rival­ry sets the stage for why a bet­ter alter­na­tive exists.
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Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Under­stand­ing insur­ance is key when build­ing a new home — for both home­own­ers and builders.
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
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14 Ways to Save Money on Building Your Home
The Envelope Please
The Oscar goes to…
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17 Innovative Construction Trends for 2020
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Build a Concrete House and Reap the Energy-Saving Rewards of Thermal Mass Home Design
AAC vs ICF Construction: What’s the Difference, Pros & Cons?
What Are the Differences Between AAC and ICF Construction?
When con­sid­er­ing AAC vs ICF con­struc­tion, it’s impor­tant to know the dif­fer­ences, pros, and cons.
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Building a Tsunami-Proof House with Fox Blocks
Build­ing a tsuna­mi-proof house requires strate­gic plan­ning and the use of spe­cial­ized mate­ri­als. Coastal homes face unique chal­lenges that demand solu­tions capa­ble of with­stand­ing pow­er­ful waves and the debris they car­ry.
Truss wire – Do we need it?
I was a believ­er in using truss wire when installing oth­er ICF’s but now that I’m using the Fox Blocks ICF I have been con­vinced by con­trac­tors that it is not nec­es­sary.