Understanding Current Supply Chain Woes and the Lack of Skilled and Unskilled Labor
7 Problems with Wood Frame Construction
Seven specific problems with wood frame construction include fire- and wind-resistance, durability, low thermal mass, shrinkage, and compromised acoustics and indoor air quality (IAQ).
What Climates Does ICF Work Best In?
Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exterior wind damage is responsible for 25% of all homeowner insurance claims. That doesn’t include the interior losses that occur when damaged windows and roofs let rain wreak havoc inside. While we can’t prevent windstorms, we can lessen their damage by planning home designs with wind-resistance as a top priority.
The Best Vapor Systems for Basement Walls
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Vs. Wood-Frame Construction
Insulated concrete forms (ICF) create a more energy-efficient, quiet, and healthy building than one built with wood-frame construction. ICF buildings are also more resistant to disaster, fire, insect, and moisture intrusion than wood-frame structures.
ICF Houses Still Standing After Storms
12 Easy Steps for High-Performance, Healthy Homes
Builders and homeowners that follow these 12 easy steps for home design and construction will create a high-performing and healthy home that is comfortable and safe.
ICF vs. Steel Framing: Which Is Best For Commercial Construction?
ICFs have been used with great success for projects such as hotels, theatres, multi-story residential, office, retail, mixed-use retail, educational projects and all manner of public works and federal military applications. However, some people argue that Steel Framing is best for commercial construction, so we decided to get to the bottom of the ICF vs. Steel Framing face-off.
Build a Resilient Building Design with Fox Blocks ICFs
Resilient buildings made with Fox Blocks ICFs will protect a commercial building’s integrity against severe winds, flooding, earthquakes, extreme temperatures, and fire.