Understanding Current Supply Chain Woes and the Lack of Skilled and Unskilled Labor
7 Problems with Wood Frame Construction
Seven specific problems with wood frame construction include fire- and wind-resistance, durability, low thermal mass, shrinkage, and compromised acoustics and indoor air quality (IAQ).
Constructing Footings with Fox Blocks Foundations
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
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.
The Importance of Contractor Training and Product Knowledge
Architectural Design Solutions: Using ICFs for Stylish Structures
Become a Net Zero Hero
With a combination of high- tech building materials and streamlined energy renewal sources, net zero energy buildings are perfect examples of the “waste not, want not” concept.
8 Tips for Sustainable Home Building