
How to Define Comfort in a Home
We all want a comfortable home where we can release the stresses of the day. Fox Blocks presents seven tips to help you optimize the comfort of your home.

What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.

6 Tips for Designing a Minimalist House Exterior
Minimalist architecture materials and design always aim for functionality. Fox Blocks presents six suggestions on materials for designing a minimalist house exterior.

Vertical vs. Horizontal ICF: Pros and Cons
Both vertical and horizontal ICFs construction create moisture- and disaster-resistant walls with excellent R‑values. But which is the better ICF wall?

Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.

What Additional Insulation Do You Need for an ICF Home?
Easy-to-install ICF wall systems help create energy-efficient, durable, disaster-resistant, and healthy homes. But do you need additional wall insulation for ICF homes?

What R-Value Do You Need for Basement Walls?
The proper R‑value of basement walls will produce energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and comfortable homes. Learn what R‑value your basement walls should have.
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7 Things to Know About Basement Insulation Code
For building code basement insulation, there are 7 important things to know.

What Are the Differences Between AAC and ICF Construction?
When considering AAC vs ICF construction, it’s important to know the differences, pros, and cons.