Schafman Residence
Laying the Groundwork: Steps for Building a Solid Foundation for a Small House
In this arti­cle, we will explore how to build a foun­da­tion for a small house using insu­lat­ed con­crete forms (ICFs) and dis­cuss the advan­tages of choos­ing this mod­ern con­struc­tion method.
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.
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
Contractors Can Use Traditional Building Measurements with ICF Studs when They Choose Fox Blocks
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Considerations for Building an Energy-Efficient Home in Texas
How to Build Ener­gy-Effi­cient Home in Texas: Things to Con­sid­er
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How to Design Flood Resistant Basement Walls
Fox Blocks and Menards Promote Storm Safe Homes
Our insu­lat­ed con­crete forms are sol­id mono­lith­ic walls and with­stand the worst of rain­storms, fires, and high winds — includ­ing tor­na­does.
Alternative materials for wood in construction 4
4 Alternative Materials for Wood in Construction
Wood has been a sta­ple in con­struc­tion for cen­turies. From the hum­ble log cab­in to the tow­er­ing sky­scrap­ers of mod­ern metrop­o­lis­es, wood always seems to find its place in con­struc­tion.
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Build a Concrete House and Reap the Energy-Saving Rewards of Thermal Mass Home Design