ICF Tornado Safe Rooms or Shelters for Homes and Small Businesses
A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate
A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate
Architects and contractors in hot climates must design and construct energy-efficient buildings.
6 Things to Consider When Building a Basement
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.
The Anatomy of a High Performance Home
A modern, high-performance home provides you with energy-efficiency, safety, and a high-level of indoor environment quality (IEQ) for your family’s comfort.
6 Reasons Why Architects Choose to Design With Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction
Fox Blocks and Menards Promote Storm Safe Homes
Our insulated concrete forms are solid monolithic walls and withstand the worst of rainstorms, fires, and high winds — including tornadoes.
Fox Blocks Ensure an Energy-Efficient Home in Hot and Humid Dallas
The Best Vapor Systems for Basement Walls