1.13.05 Comparative Analysis - Wood Frame Walls vs ICF

ICF construction site using Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms.
Metal Studs vs Wood Studs Price: Why ICF Provides a Better Long-Term Value
Understanding Current Supply Chain Woes and the Lack of Skilled and Unskilled Labor
Understanding Current Supply Chain Woes and the Lack of Skilled and Unskilled Labor
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The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
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Beach House Foundation Requirements: 4 Key Considerations for Your Home
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PHNX1/PALOS RESIDENCE
First Type II Non-Com­bustible, Net-Zero Home in the U.S. This home was designed, built and com­plet­ed in less than 21 months with the same cost as a tra­di­tion­al build.
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8 Earthquake-Resistant Construction Techniques for a Reliable Build
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RANCH HOUSE POOL
This own­er-builder want­ed an attrac­tive, afford­able relax­ation spa that he could build him­self on week­ends. He designed the project to repli­cate a wine bar­rel pro­trud­ing from the ground, invit­ing one and all to enjoy a glass and stay awhile.
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Using ICF to Build a Home with Modern Adobe Style Walls
The design flex­i­bil­i­ty of Fox Blocks can eas­i­ly enhance an adobe style home that is com­fort­able, ener­gy-effi­cient, dis­as­ter-resis­tant, and durable.
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5 Construction Industry Trends in 2019
In 2019, con­struc­tion indus­try trends wel­come advance­ments in build­ing meth­ods and mate­ri­als; how­ev­er, the indus­try still strug­gles with ongo­ing labor short­ages.