How ICFs Provide Airtight and Fire-Resistant Common Walls for Multi-Family Buildings
NRMCA Hosts Upcoming ICF Contractor Training Seminars
The NRMCA is a membership organization for the concrete industry and is a leading industry advocate that provides information and updates to its members about the latest techniques, materials and technologies.
What is the Cost to Build an ICF Pool?
How to Build Multi-Story Buildings Faster
Whether it’s a high-rise residential apartment building or a commercial complex, the quicker a multi-story building is constructed, the sooner it can start generating revenue.
What is the typical Interior finish on an ICF?
All building codes in the USA and Canada specify that plastic insulation (EPS) must be covered by a thermal barrier equivalent to 15 minutes of fire protection in habitable spaces. This is achieved with ½” gypsum board or an equivalent material. Fox Blocks has specific fire testing that proves regular ½” gypsum board with regular drywall screws fastened into the plastic webs remains on the wall for the required 15-minute time period.
How Strong is the Fox Blocks 90° Corner?
We built a test wall 440 feet long x 9′-4″ tall with 24 turns, with no bracing or strapping, to test the 90 degree blocks with concrete.
How to Deal with the Rising Cost of Insulation
A combination of ongoing shortages and increasing demand has led to higher prices for fiberglass insulation. What is the best way to deal with it?