Energy Stick Facts
The Energy Sticks have been designed to work well in the solid Fox Blocks line as well as the 1440 line.
Three Key Areas give You the True Accurate Cost of the ICF you Choose
Senate Proposes to Incorporate Energy Performance into the Mortgage Loan
Democrats and Republicans came together recently to introduce the HOMES Act in Congress that would provide rebates up to $8000 to homeowners who invest in energy saving performance improvements to their homes
International GreenBuild Trade Show in Toronto
Over the past few years developers have observed that LEED registered buildings lease more quickly and with rent premiums of up to 30%.
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.
How to Turn a Corner with a Corbel Ledge Block
In this video, Fox Blocks’ Glen Klassen shows how to make a mitered corner with the Corbel Ledge Block.
Industry Standard ICF’s: Feedback from Contractors
January through April is when we plant our seeds for the year by displaying our product for the market in trade shows. I’ve participated in these trade shows for 17 years now in the ICF industry and it has always been the same old thing, but this year was notably different.
Truss wire – Do we need it?
I was a believer in using truss wire when installing other ICF’s but now that I’m using the Fox Blocks ICF I have been convinced by contractors that it is not necessary.