How To Easily Build a Hurricane-Resistant Home with ICF Construction
ICF construction offers an easy way to achieve hurricane-resistant wall systems that protect against wind, flying debris, and flooding.
SAUGEEN POLICE HQ
The forward-thinking police department in Saugeen Shores wanted a bullet- proof, state-of-the-art station. The design was developed with expansion in mind so the headquarters can grow with the neighborhoods that the department serves.
“22 STORY” STUDENT DORMITORY
This 104,000 square foot project won an ICF Builder Award.
Vertical vs. Horizontal ICF: Pros and Cons
Both vertical and horizontal ICFs construction create moisture- and disaster-resistant walls with excellent R‑values. But which is the better ICF wall?
HILLIARD BRUCE WINERY
Hilliard Bruce Winery was awarded LEED Silver Certification by the US Building Council.
What Additional Insulation Do You Need for an ICF Home?
Easy-to-install ICF wall systems help create energy-efficient, durable, disaster-resistant, and healthy homes. But do you need additional wall insulation for ICF homes?
What size and how much steel reinforcement is required in an ICF?
Fox Blocks walls are designed as reinforced concrete walls, with steel reinforcement bars specified to be installed vertically and horizontally, as the walls are built. Typical reinforcement bar sizes used are #4 or #5 (10 m or 15 m).
How do I protect the ICFs below grade?
All ICF walls below grade, that have habitable space on one side (basement), must have a waterproofing / dampproofing membrane installed. For walls that do not have habitable space on one side (crawl space, frost walls, etc.) the EPS can be left exposed to the earth. The EPS will not deteriorate when exposed to the earth.
ICF Dealers
The much anticipated and patiently waited for Fox Blocks dealer locator is here!
GRAND ODYSSEY THEATRE
The owners of the Grand Odyssey Theatre aimed to bring a modern theatre experience with state-of-the-art amenities to Watertown, South Dakota.