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.
The Art and Science of Concert Hall Design
A concert hall design shapes the way sound moves, resonates, and reaches the listener.
3 Problems with Steel Frame Construction and Why ICF is a Better Alternative
There are three problems with steel frame construction that affect the safety, efficiency, and durability of the structures they create.
Building Blocks: The Essentials of Modern and Efficient Elementary School Construction
SANTA RITA RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Discovery is one of the four schools to receive the zero energy certification, nationwide.
What fasteners are recommended for ICFs?
Fox Blocks has conducted numerous fastener tests for pull-out strength and shear capacity for various fasteners – screws, ring shank nails and staples into the plastic webs. The recommendation for interior and exterior applications of finish materials is for the use of screws which provide the best holding capacity into the plastic webs or fastening strips in the forms which are identified on each block.
The EPS insulation does not provide any holding capacity for fasteners.
Does Concrete Mix Really Matter?
Proper concrete mix saves time on labor, facilitates concrete consolidation and ensures a successful Fox Blocks wall pour.