R-Value: It's More Than a Number
Although R‑values are considered to be the standard measure for insulation, they are not the whole story when it comes to choosing insulation.
Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.
The Fox Blocks Line-Up at a Glance
With advice from leading contractors in the Insulated Concrete Form business, Fox Blocks has created an incredible group of blocks.
Remove Costs on your ICF Project
Two proven areas to remove costs are corners and truss wire.
Does the Fox Blocks contain recycled materials?
The plastic webs in Fox Blocks forms are 100% recycled postindustrial polypropylene. The EPS insulation is virgin material. Recycled content for an ICF block is measured by weight. The recycled content by weight of a standard 6″ Fox Blocks form — 48%.

HOOPER AVENUE APARTMENTS
Modern, Energy-Efficient Apartments Overcome Alaskan Temperatures. Hooper Avenue Apartments boast low energy costs and comfortable living temperatures with a seamless construction process.

3 Problems with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks
How to Attach Heavy Stone Veneers to ICF Blocks
Masonry foreman, Carl from Casciani Masonry, explains the process and outcome of attaching heavy stone veneers to insulated concrete forms with Hohman Bernard 2‑Seal Concrete Ties, also referred to as “cow bells”.
What is the difference between Fox Blocks ICFs and the competitors, and why are Fox Blocks ICFs better? Why should I use Fox Blocks ICFs?
Most ICF blocks share common features and benefits. Fox Blocks, as a company, provides 30 years’ experience in product development, documentation, testing and training, as well as versatility in the line of products to meet all applications. The key difference comes in the expertise and support you get from Fox Blocks. Fox Blocks is the leader in insulating concrete form construction – proven in over 100,000 commercial and residential projects across North America. Extensive resources and support systems are available to ensure your project’s success from start to finish. Please visit our website www.Fox Blocks.com to review our project gallery and find more detailed documentation on the products and the applications. Fox Blocks also provides a toll free number for Customer and Technical Support 877−369−2562.