Is a high performance ICF home less expensive to build than a wood framed high performance home?
Yes, marginally higher on the initial capital costs, but, it is a recorded fact that Fox Blocks high performance homes out perform in comfort and operating costs over a wood framed home. These creates monthly cost savings for the life cycle of the Fox Blocks home.
7 Things to Know About Basement Insulation Code
For building code basement insulation, there are 7 important things to know.
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Energy Modeling as an ICF Design Tool
The Challenges of Building a Net Zero, Storm-Resistant Home
Building a home that stands up to severe weather and flooding is one thing. Designing a net zero energy custom home that your clients will love is another.
GRAND ODYSSEY THEATRE
The owners of the Grand Odyssey Theatre aimed to bring a modern theatre experience with state-of-the-art amenities to Watertown, South Dakota.
How ICFs Provide Airtight and Fire-Resistant Common Walls for Multi-Family Buildings
Fox Blocks and Habitat for Humanity – Partners in Sustainability
“Fox Blocks and Habitat for Humanity have a growing relationship, built on our common interest in providing home owners with well-built homes that are energy efficient.”
Why is the concrete limited to a placement height or lifts of 4 feet (1.2 m)?
To alleviate the pressure from the liquid concrete, the concrete is placed in layers or ‘lifts’. The first lift is limited to 4′ (1.2 m) of concrete around the perimeter of the building. This allows approximately one hour for the concrete to set-up before continuing with the next 4′ (1.2 m) lift. The lower lift provides support for the next lift as the concrete is placed continuously around the building in consecutive lifts to the top of the wall.