How Strong is the Fox Blocks 90° Corner?
We built a test wall 440 feet long x 9′-4″ tall with 24 turns, with no bracing or strapping, to test the 90 degree blocks with concrete.

Decoding Net-Zero Homes: Understanding the Concept and How to Build
ICF Builder Awards Round Up
We thought we’d share a round up of some of our previous awards.

How to Build a Wind-Resistant Home with Fox Blocks ICFs
Tragically, between 2000 and 2017 there were 894 wind and 1417 tornado-related deaths. In 2017, 36 percent of the wind and 63 percent of the tornado-related fatalities happened either in a mobile or permanent home. A wind-resistant design is critical to a home’s integrity and a family’s safety.

Considerations for Building an Energy-Efficient Home in Texas
How to Build Energy-Efficient Home in Texas: Things to Consider

5 Important Things to Remember for an ICF Home Plan Conversion
The building industry has seen a relatively recent trend of architects, designers, and homeowners moving away from energy consumptive forms of construction and the implementation of more sustainable, less expensive construction methods.

Build a Concrete House and Reap the Energy-Saving Rewards of Thermal Mass Home Design

ICF Basements 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build

Improve the Comfort and Health of a Building with Soundproof Exterior Walls
The need to incorporate soundproofing features in the exterior walls of today’s homes and buildings has increased in recent decades. Urbanization, population growth, and an increase in air, rail, and highway traffic all have contributed to a widespread escalation of noise pollution.

Exterior Foundation Covering Ideas and Designs
A beautifully finished foundation adds more than curb appeal — it protects your home from environmental damage and enhances energy efficiency. Modern homeowners and builders can choose from a variety of exterior covering ideas, from timeless options like brick and stone veneer applied to advanced solutions like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).