How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction
What is the Strongest Foundation for a House?
The foundation is fundamental to the longevity, strength, and structural soundness of a house. Homeowners and professionals often ask, “Which foundation is the most effective for a house?” Find out here!
11 Problems Associated with Structural Insulated Panels and a Better Alternative
Contractors and architects can avoid the problems of structural insulated panel (SIP) wall construction with Fox Blocks ICFs.
How ICF Solves the Problems of Both Metal and Wood Stud Framing
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.
8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
How to Define Comfort in a Home
We all want a comfortable home where we can release the stresses of the day. Fox Blocks presents seven tips to help you optimize the comfort of your home.
Embodied Carbon vs Operational Carbon: The ICF Advantage for Operational Carbon Buildings
The environmental impact of buildings is a key concern in modern construction, focusing on reducing carbon emissions. A clear understanding of embodied and operational carbon, along with their differences, is essential for sustainable construction strategies.
4 Reasons to Rebuild with ICF Walls After Wildfire Devastation
Rebuilding after a wildfire with Fox Blocks insulated concrete form (ICF) construction can protect a new structure and its occupants from future wildfires.