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HERS Index vs Energy Star
Ener­gy effi­cien­cy in homes is vital for both eco­nom­ic and envi­ron­men­tal rea­sons, which is why builders have robust tools like the HERS Index and Ener­gy Star rat­ings to gauge and improve the ener­gy per­for­mance of build­ings.
What is the Optimal Foundation Wall Thickness
What is the Optimal Foundation Wall Thickness?
A con­crete foun­da­tion wal­l’s thick­ness plays an inte­gral role in its long-term strength and dura­bil­i­ty. Local build­ing codes man­date the foun­da­tion spec­i­fi­ca­tions, address­ing con­di­tions that affect the foun­da­tion thick­ness.
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Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every struc­ture, from tow­er­ing sky­scrap­ers to qui­et fam­i­ly homes, relies on rebar to pro­vide the strength and sta­bil­i­ty that con­crete alone can­not deliv­er.
The Best Framing Option for Texas Coastal Homes
The Best Framing Option for Texas Coastal Homes
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How to Make Concrete More Sustainable with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
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How Much Does It Cost to Pour a Foundation?
Build­ing a strong and reli­able foun­da­tion is a sig­nif­i­cant step in the con­struc­tion of any home or build­ing. The cost of this process varies depend­ing on foun­da­tion type, mate­r­i­al, and labor require­ments.
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.
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5 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Commercial Project
ICF’s ben­e­fits are mas­sive, rang­ing from cost sav­ings to dura­bil­i­ty, high qual­i­ty and easy instal­la­tion. If you want to learn how to save mon­ey on your next project, keep read­ing.
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Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As tech­nol­o­gy has advanced, new con­struc­tion meth­ods have emerged. Under­stand­ing the tra­di­tion­al mason­ry vs. wood frame rival­ry sets the stage for why a bet­ter alter­na­tive exists.
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Why ICF is a Best Practice in Constructing Public Safety Buildings
Fox Block ICF pub­lic safe­ty build­ings pro­vide first respon­ders a safe, healthy, and qui­et envi­ron­ment.