Cinder Block (CMU) vs. Traditional Poured Concrete Wall Foundations
We cover the differences between CMU blocks and poured concrete foundations so that you don’t have to learn from trial and error.
CMU Walls: Advantages, Disadvantages and A Better Option
Insulated concrete form blocks provide a host of advantages over traditional CMUs, including better energy efficiency, easier construction, and improved resilience.
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Effective Strategies to Insulate Block Walls
Improving the insulation of block walls significantly enhances energy efficiency, comfort, and durability in both residential and commercial spaces. Block walls, often made of concrete masonry units (CMUs), are sturdy but notoriously poor at retaining heat without proper insulation.
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
Foundation Types: 8 Different Types of Home Foundations
Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?
Manpower for 9,000 SF of ICF Wall Cut in Half!
“We completed 9,000 square-feet of wall in just five days with only five men. With normal masonry, it would have taken double the man power. Fox Blocks quality and ease of installation is important in an industry where time is money.”
How ICF Reduces Production Time and Costs When Building a Movie Theater
ICF construction expedites the production of a movie theater and reduces labor costs over both wood-frame and CMU construction.