
Lock-and-Leave Home Design: How to Increase Your Free Time and Security
With so many homeowners looking for ways to cut back on their busy lives and enjoy more quality time with friends and families, the lock-and-leave home seems to be the perfect solution.

9 Tips for New Church Construction Projects
When a church’s membership outgrows its worship space, congregation leaders often struggle with the decision on whether to expand the current facility or build a new church. Regardless of the direction taken, detailed planning helps to establish goals, stay on budget, and ensure thorough and well-managed communication with the fellowship.
Can I install a 16' garage door and / or large openings in a concrete wall?
Yes, if the following criteria is available for the design of a concrete lintel (beam) over the opening – concrete lintel depth minimum 16″ (400 mm) or more with no point loads. Larger openings would require an engineered design.
What exterior finishes can be used on an ICF?
Fox Blocks are compatible with all exterior finish materials and systems – siding, stucco, masonry veneer, simulated stone, etc. The attachment of certain exterior finishing systems is recommended with exterior grade screws fastened into the exposed or concealed webs.

12 Easy Steps for High-Performance, Healthy Homes
Builders and homeowners that follow these 12 easy steps for home design and construction will create a high-performing and healthy home that is comfortable and safe.
ACADIA COLONY POTATO BARN
Fox Blocks ICF offered an energy-efficient solution for a building full of pressurized moisture because moisture does not affect the ICF, even over the long term. Potato storage is at a constant 100% relative humidity and 1.5 cfm pressure, which causes other forms of construction to go through complex detailing to keep moisture out of the wall cavity.

How to Define Comfort in a Home
We all want a comfortable home where we can release the stresses of the day. Fox Blocks presents seven tips to help you optimize the comfort of your home.
Tilt Up Construction and Insulated Concrete Forms
Last year Fox Blocks decided we could add speed and value to the Tilt Up industry and it took all of 2 weeks to get the Fox Tilt insert engineered, mold made, and production started. I can’t stop grinning about the capabilities of our parent Airlite Plastics.

A Superior Solution to Thermal Bridging

5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems