HAZELDEAN RETIREMENT HOME
The owners wanted an energy-efficient facility where they could provide independent living, palliative, and end-of-life care in Ontario, Canada.
Fox Blocks Recognized at 2016 ICF Builder Awards
Fox Blocks is proud to announce winning several awards this year and would like to thank our partners throughout the industry. Without our team, winning these prestigious awards would not be possible.
Simple Ways to Save Money On Your Build
As builders and buyers look to continually fight rising costs, making small changes and minor substitutions, as a way of value engineering, can largely impact the final cost of a build.

11 Must Haves for Energy Efficient Homes in Canada and the Northern U.S.
North America’s long-cold, sub-zero winters demand energy-efficient homes that save Canadian and American homeowners money while keeping their families warm and comfortable.
Can you build and pour concrete in cold weather?
Yes. The forms insulate the concrete and enhance the curing process. The top of the forms, or exposed concrete areas will need to be covered, temporarily, with insulation to prevent the exposed concrete from freezing. Fox Blocks projects can be constructed any time of the year, no delays for cold weather.
How to Attach Heavy Stone Veneers to ICF Blocks
Masonry foreman, Carl from Casciani Masonry, explains the process and outcome of attaching heavy stone veneers to insulated concrete forms with Hohman Bernard 2‑Seal Concrete Ties, also referred to as “cow bells”.
Three Key Areas give You the True Accurate Cost of the ICF you Choose