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8 Earthquake-Resistant Construction Techniques for a Reliable Build
Building & Connecting Efficient ICF Additions to a Home
Understanding the Construction Process for an ICF Home Addition
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Building a Tsunami-Proof House with Fox Blocks
Build­ing a tsuna­mi-proof house requires strate­gic plan­ning and the use of spe­cial­ized mate­ri­als. Coastal homes face unique chal­lenges that demand solu­tions capa­ble of with­stand­ing pow­er­ful waves and the debris they car­ry.
How to Design an Earthquake Resistant Home
How to Design an Earthquake Resistant Home: a Definitive Guide
Elevated homes
Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exte­ri­or wind dam­age is respon­si­ble for 25% of all home­own­er insur­ance claims. That doesn’t include the inte­ri­or loss­es that occur when dam­aged win­dows and roofs let rain wreak hav­oc inside. While we can’t pre­vent wind­storms, we can lessen their dam­age by plan­ning home designs with wind-resis­tance as a top pri­or­i­ty.
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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.
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Building a Year-Round, Energy-Efficient and Durable Cabin with Fox Blocks ICF
Cab­ins and cot­tages often start as a sec­ond home or week­end retreat. ICF con­struc­tion ensures year-round use of the cab­in.
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How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
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Why Fox Blocks ICF Safe Rooms Provide the Best Protection During Dangerous Wind Events
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ICF Tornado Safe Rooms or Shelters for Homes and Small Businesses