Acoustic Performance of Concrete Construction with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
What Climates Does ICF Work Best In?
CMU Walls: Advantages, Disadvantages and A Better Option
Insulated concrete form blocks provide a host of advantages over traditional CMUs, including better energy efficiency, easier construction, and improved resilience.
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.
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite
Combat Rising Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
While it’s great news that we’re not currently using more energy to run our homes, the study also “raises important concerns about making home energy use more efficient.” If American’s time at home continues to rise, home efficiency will need to as well.
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 to Build a Guest House: Costs, Speed, and Energy Savings
Essential Elements of Passive House Design