How to Build a 4-Hour Fire Wall: Thickness, Materials, and Assembly
Everything Your Customer Wants You to Know About the Latest LEED Changes
Contractors, architects and engineers are designing and constructing new buildings that are using renewable materials, investing in sustainable HVAC systems, and are improving the building envelope to reduce the amount of energy waste.
The Fox Block Interlock
When the Fox Blocks interlock was designed our Engineering staff made the choice not to focus on being within 1÷2” to 1” from the building dimension but to give the strongest interlock possible.
What Is An Energy Audit?
The term “energy audit” can seem daunting. But in reality, it’s nothing to be afraid of, and in fact, is designed to be beneficial to you.
Supporting Green Initiatives in Government with ICF Construction
Despite understanding the need for sustainability, many architects, designers and building owners see the associated costs as a barrier. The reality is that, while switching to sustainable building practices does require an initial investment, it’s not as much as many assume.
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Back to Basics: Advantages of Fox Blocks ICF Forms
The advantages of Fox Blocks ICFs are several. Fox Blocks provide a clever design that has the good features of the tried and true early brands of ICFs, and then has incorporated significant improvements, which enhance the ease of use to the installer.
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).
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8 Impressive Modern Homes Built with ICF
Any sustainability consultant will tell you that a building’s insulation is a crucial part in constructing an energy-efficient, high performance home. Choosing the right material and insulation method for a build ensures homeowners will have a sustainable building envelope for the life cycle of the home.