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ICFs and Severe Weather
The steel rein­forced con­crete, which can cure stronger than nor­mal con­crete because of the foam insu­la­tion, can with­stand winds of over 200 MPH, and pro­jec­tile debris trav­el­ing over 100 MPH. There are dozens of eye wit­ness exam­ples of ICF homes tak­ing EF5 tor­na­does head on with the walls still stand­ing.
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Comparing Costs of Concrete Block vs Wood Frame Construction and a Better Alternative to Both
Fox Blocks First Course No Concrete leaks at bottom of Fox Insulated Concrete Form wall

Fox Blocks First Course No Concrete leaks at bottom of Fox Insulated Concrete Form wall

Fox Blocks 5 man hours on job and 4 courses up

Fox Blocks 5 man hours on job and 4 courses up

Fox Blocks Radius Corner Finished Example by Greg Abel Design using Insulated Concrete Forms

Fox Blocks Radius Corner Finished Example by Greg Abel Design using Insulated Concrete Forms

Fox Blocks 12 Inch Corner Form at manufacturing plant showing off

Fox Blocks 12 Inch Corner Form at manufacturing plant showing off