How to Insulate Block Walls for Optimal Thermal Efficiency
Want to improve thermal efficiency? Learn how to insulate block walls effectively with the best methods and materials for energy-saving results!
How to Get Energy-Efficient Walls with Insulated Concrete Forms
Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Understanding insurance is key when building a new home — for both homeowners and builders.
4 Reasons to Rebuild with ICF Walls After Wildfire Devastation
Rebuilding after a wildfire with Fox Blocks insulated concrete form (ICF) construction can protect a new structure and its occupants from future wildfires.
4 New Building Code Changes You Need to Know
Understanding new building codes is crucial for construction professionals and homeowners alike, especially with the increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes and tornadoes.
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.
Wind Resistant Buildings: Creating a Solid Design with ICF Blocks
Wall systems constructed with Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms (ICFs ) ensure a wind-resistant structure with a strong continuous load path that holds the roof, walls, floors, and foundation together during an intense wind event.
12 Home Building Ideas for Your New Construction
Building a new home starts with a series of technical choices that define long-term performance. Every system, from structure to HVAC, must work together for energy efficiency, comfort, and durability.
6 Little Known Energy Wasters Affecting Your Low-Rise Construction
By identifying these energy wasters, you can take the necessary steps to make the building more efficient.
Home Climate Control: How to Prepare for When the Power Goes Out