What is the typical Interior finish on an ICF?
All building codes in the USA and Canada specify that plastic insulation (EPS) must be covered by a thermal barrier equivalent to 15 minutes of fire protection in habitable spaces. This is achieved with ½” gypsum board or an equivalent material. Fox Blocks has specific fire testing that proves regular ½” gypsum board with regular drywall screws fastened into the plastic webs remains on the wall for the required 15-minute time period.
GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ashbury Hills Elementary School is the first complete school built with ICFs in the state of Nebraska, and its gymnasium was built to full height with Fox Blocks.
Designing for Earthquake-Resistance in a Commercial Building
Commercial contractors and their clients are showing a greater interest in designing buildings that can stand strong during natural disasters. In their quest for fortified materials, more of them are turning to ICF construction.
HUDSON STUDIOS
Bellingham Modern Creative Studio Merges History with Innovation. Surrounding an 85-year-old building, Hudson Studios is an inspirational space that is quiet and comfortable for artists and designers to create. The modern design utilized local timbers from the Northwest region and includes 47-foot-long beams that span the width of the building.
Brewery Construction: Build a Highly Durable, Energy Efficient Building
Brewery construction, like brewing itself, is both an art and a science. The building must not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and durable.
Construction Detail Drawings
Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Insulated Concrete Forms
Energy costs keep climbing, making insulation energy efficiency more important than ever. Buildings that lose heat in the winter and trap it in the summer waste energy and drive up utility bills.
Build with Strength Coalition Partners with Habitat for Humanity International
Donated concrete will strengthen affordable housing, making it more resilient and sustainable.