How Will This Year's Vote on the IECC Affect Your Next Project?
Today, there are many voices making waves in building codes and green/energy-efficient design; none are more important than the views of local officials that vote on hundreds of proposals to change the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
3 Sustainable Building Materials for 2022
Three sustainable building materials for 2019 that stand out are the TRUEGRID® Permeable Pavers, Fox Blocks and Bamboo.
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
Contractors Can Use Traditional Building Measurements with ICF Studs when They Choose Fox Blocks
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
Insulated Concrete Form Foundations vs. Poured Concrete Foundation
Fox Blocks Recognized at 2013 ICF Builder Awards Projects from Five States Receive Awards
We are honored to be recognized with these five ICF Builder Awards. Fox Blocks won five awards in three categories, with projects from five different states.
How to Make Concrete More Sustainable with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Effective Strategies to Insulate Block Walls
Improving the insulation of block walls significantly enhances energy efficiency, comfort, and durability in both residential and commercial spaces. Block walls, often made of concrete masonry units (CMUs), are sturdy but notoriously poor at retaining heat without proper insulation.
Insulated Concrete Forms: Pros and Cons