How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
ICF Basements 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build
Remove Costs on your ICF Project
Two proven areas to remove costs are corners and truss wire.
Case Studies
Comparing Costs of Concrete Block vs Wood Frame Construction and a Better Alternative to Both
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.
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.
How does the ICF block get secured to the foundation?
The ICF blocks are held in place with either low expansion spray foam or a metal starter track. The bracing/alignment system, typically installed after the 4th course of block, also supports the ICFs in place. Once the concrete is in the wall there is no concern with the forms moving. The concrete is connected to the footing with reinforcing dowels.
Florida ICF Homes are Energy-Efficient, Storm-Proof, and Durable
4 Defining Characteristics of High-Performance Buildings
High-performance buildings also positively impact the environment and provide financial benefits before and after construction.