Is a vapor barrier required on the inside face of an ICF wall?
No. The characteristics of an ICF wall with the mass concrete and the EPS insulation provide the required vapor permeance to meet building code requirements as a vapor barrier.
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Mixed-Use Business and Residence Blends Historic Charm and Modern Design. A Fortified Gold mixed business/residence with an impressive balance of classical historic and modern features.
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ICF construction expedites the production of a movie theater and reduces labor costs over both wood-frame and CMU construction.
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Let’s Talk About Our Foundation
Fox Blocks has been making insulated concrete forms since 2005. Our parent company, Airlite Plastics, was founded in 1946, and today, it is still a family owned business. Airlite produces plastic containers and insulated packaging products for a variety of industries, so we share knowledge of plastics innovation throughout the company.
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An ideal product for today’s multi-purpose, energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable garages is Fox Blocks insulated concrete forms (ICFs).
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