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How to Design Flood Resistant Basement Walls
What is the typical Interior finish on an ICF?

All build­ing codes in the USA and Cana­da spec­i­fy that plas­tic insu­la­tion (EPS) must be cov­ered by a ther­mal bar­ri­er equiv­a­lent to 15 min­utes of fire pro­tec­tion in hab­it­able spaces. This is achieved with ½” gyp­sum board or an equiv­a­lent mate­r­i­al. Fox Blocks has spe­cif­ic fire test­ing that proves reg­u­lar ½” gyp­sum board with reg­u­lar dry­wall screws fas­tened into the plas­tic webs remains on the wall for the required 15-minute time peri­od.

Winter construction
Get Quicker Winter Construction with ICF
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9 Benefits of ICF Homes in Canada
ICF homes in Cana­da help builders main­tain their prof­its because of ICFs sta­ble pric­ing and quick con­struc­tion com­pared to above and below grade con­ven­tion­al con­struc­tion.
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How Architects Can Sell Clients on ICF Construction
Uti­liz­ing ICF for res­i­den­tial projects is an amaz­ing way to cre­ate strong and safe homes while uti­liz­ing ICF for com­mer­cial projects is an easy way to hit dead­lines ear­li­er with low­er costs. Want to know how to sell your clients on ICF con­struc­tion? Keep read­ing to receive expert knowl­edge on all the ben­e­fits and the best way to com­mu­ni­cate them.
How do I apply an acrylic stucco finish to an ICF?
Acrylic stuc­co is a thin coat fin­ish which can be direct­ly applied to the EPS insu­la­tion on the exte­ri­or face of the ICF. Fox Blocks pro­vides a con­tin­u­ous EPS sur­face con­ducive for the appli­ca­tion of acrylic stuc­co. All acrylic stuc­co man­u­fac­tures are famil­iar with ICFs as a sub­strate and each have their rec­om­men­da­tions for appli­ca­tion over ICFs. Note there is a dif­fer­ence in the instal­la­tion pro­ce­dures between acrylic stuc­co and tra­di­tion­al stuc­co.
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How To Easily Build a Hurricane-Resistant Home with ICF Construction
ICF con­struc­tion offers an easy way to achieve hur­ri­cane-resis­tant wall sys­tems that pro­tect against wind, fly­ing debris, and flood­ing.
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5 Trends in Modern Office Building Design
In 2020, office build­ing design trends strive to save mon­ey and pro­vide a safe, healthy, and pro­duc­tive work­space.
Tips for Working with an Architect When Designing Your Home
Tips for Hiring & Working with Residential Architects
ICC 500 Storm Shelter with ICF
Understanding ICC 500 Storm Shelter Requirements and the Best Materials to Utilize