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.
The Best Material Options for a Reliable Pool Foundation
Beach House Foundation Requirements: 4 Key Considerations for Your Home
5 Tips for Choosing the Best ICF Block Systems
Is the Fox Blocks product rated by ‘Energy Star’?
Energy Star does not evaluate or rate insulation products. Every Fox Blocks home when tested by an Energy Rater, can meet and exceed the Energy Star home standards and achieve a 5 Star rating and a ‘HERS’ score well below the minimum Energy Star requirement of 85, or in Canada, higher than an EnerGuide rating of 80.
10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
3 Sustainable Building Materials for 2022
Three sustainable building materials for 2019 that stand out are the TRUEGRID® Permeable Pavers, Fox Blocks and Bamboo.
Terms and Conditions
Is EPS the same as XPS?
No, these insulation products are quite different. EPS is closed cell expanded polystyrene, while XPS is a closed cell extruded polystyrene. The properties, applications and costs of each are quite different. The majority of ICFs are manufactured with EPS.
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