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Why Fox Blocks is the Best ICF Manufacturer in Canada
Insu­lat­ed Con­crete Forms (ICFs) are essen­tial for Cana­di­an con­struc­tion, known for their supe­ri­or ener­gy effi­cien­cy, struc­tur­al dura­bil­i­ty, and abil­i­ty to han­dle extreme weath­er.
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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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The Ideal Design of a Fire-Resistant Building
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NRMCA Hosts Upcoming ICF Contractor Training Seminars
The NRM­CA is a mem­ber­ship orga­ni­za­tion for the con­crete indus­try and is a lead­ing indus­try advo­cate that pro­vides infor­ma­tion and updates to its mem­bers about the lat­est tech­niques, mate­ri­als and tech­nolo­gies.
Growing ICF Awareness
Any­body that knows ICF has said or heard the same thing. What a great way to build-why don’t we see it going up every­where?”
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
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The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
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8 Tips for Contractors Installing ICF on Commercial Projects
Com­mer­cial ICF instal­la­tion can seem com­pli­cat­ed and over­whelm­ing if you don’t go in prepped and pre­pared. Keep read­ing to learn eight of our best tips for installing ICF on com­mer­cial projects.
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6 Home Building Trends for 2020 Home Buyers
Home­build­ing trends large­ly reflect the demands of the Mil­len­ni­als — the largest home-buy­ing group enter­ing the hous­ing mar­ket as first time home buy­ers.
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Important Considerations for Building an Energy Efficient Home in California