Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Understanding insurance is key when building a new home — for both homeowners and builders.
7 Things to Know About Basement Insulation Code
For building code basement insulation, there are 7 important things to know.
3 Examples of Flood Resistant Architecture
Flooding is relentless. It destroys homes, displaces families, and leaves businesses in ruins.
Can masonry be installed on the exterior walls?
Yes, Fox Blocks has a brick ledge form and the xLerator ledge reinforcement that is designed to support masonry. Fox blocks also has a tieKey accessory which is a specifically made as a masonry tie, to be inserted through the form into the concrete.
“22 STORY” STUDENT DORMITORY
This 104,000 square foot project won an ICF Builder Award.
What fasteners are recommended for ICFs?
Fox Blocks has conducted numerous fastener tests for pull-out strength and shear capacity for various fasteners – screws, ring shank nails and staples into the plastic webs. The recommendation for interior and exterior applications of finish materials is for the use of screws which provide the best holding capacity into the plastic webs or fastening strips in the forms which are identified on each block.
The EPS insulation does not provide any holding capacity for fasteners.
ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
Many contractors ask us the same question: Is ICF more expensive than CMU? Here’s why ICF walls are less expensive than CMU and offer better benefits.