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.
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.
Build a Concrete House and Reap the Energy-Saving Rewards of Thermal Mass Home Design
How to Build a House Foundation: 7 Steps to get a Solid Foundation
4 Energy Efficient Materials to Consider for Your Next Residential Project
Energy efficiency isn’t just a trend in architecture and construction, it’s a requirement. Architects and contractors now regularly implement sustainable methods into their projects, and housing is no exception.
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Design Considerations for Horse Barn Construction with Modern Materials
How Much Does it Cost to Frame a House?
When you build a house, framing will take the biggest bite out of your budget. However, costs vary significantly based on your home’s design and material choice.
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