How to Attach Heavy Stone Veneers to ICF Blocks
Masonry foreman, Carl from Casciani Masonry, explains the process and outcome of attaching heavy stone veneers to insulated concrete forms with Hohman Bernard 2‑Seal Concrete Ties, also referred to as “cow bells”.

Designing for Earthquake-Resistance in a Commercial Building
Commercial contractors and their clients are showing a greater interest in designing buildings that can stand strong during natural disasters. In their quest for fortified materials, more of them are turning to ICF construction.

Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Insulated Concrete Forms
Energy costs keep climbing, making insulation energy efficiency more important than ever. Buildings that lose heat in the winter and trap it in the summer waste energy and drive up utility bills.

Why Fox Blocks ICF Safe Rooms Provide the Best Protection During Dangerous Wind Events
Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.