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26 ICF Builders & Contractors to Consider for Your Construction Needs
ICC 500 Missile Impact Testing Requirements for Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms
Fox Blocks announces that their ICF wall assembly passed the ICC 500 required Missile Impact test used to determine compliance of storm shelter and safe room design and construction from flying debris in severe high-wind weather events.
How to Achieve a High Whole-Wall Thermal Performance With Fox Block ICFs
The whole-wall thermal performance of ICF ensures a comfortable living and working space with energy savings and manageable bills.
Reaching the Tipping Point — ICF vs. Wood Framing
Acoustic Performance of Concrete Construction with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every structure, from towering skyscrapers to quiet family homes, relies on rebar to provide the strength and stability that concrete alone cannot deliver.
How to Get Energy-Efficient Walls with Insulated Concrete Forms
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.
How Architects Can Sell Clients on ICF Construction
Utilizing ICF for residential projects is an amazing way to create strong and safe homes while utilizing ICF for commercial projects is an easy way to hit deadlines earlier with lower costs. Want to know how to sell your clients on ICF construction? Keep reading to receive expert knowledge on all the benefits and the best way to communicate them.