Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Insulated Concrete Forms
Energy costs keep climbing, making insulation energy efficiency more important than ever. Buildings that lose heat in the winter and trap it in the summer waste energy and drive up utility bills.
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
Why ZERH Builders Profits are Decreasing
Today’s homeowners demand energy-efficient and high-performing homes. As ZERH builders strive to accommodate these demands, they also struggle with decreasing profits.
Exterior Foundation Covering Ideas and Designs
A beautifully finished foundation adds more than curb appeal — it protects your home from environmental damage and enhances energy efficiency. Modern homeowners and builders can choose from a variety of exterior covering ideas, from timeless options like brick and stone veneer applied to advanced solutions like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).
4 Reasons to Rebuild with ICF Walls After Wildfire Devastation
Rebuilding after a wildfire with Fox Blocks insulated concrete form (ICF) construction can protect a new structure and its occupants from future wildfires.
Understanding the ENERGY STAR Rating System for Better Efficiency
Decoding Net-Zero Homes: Understanding the Concept and How to Build
Replacing Disposable Homes with Durable ICF Construction
In regions prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires, Fox Blocks ICF wall assembly provides an excellent alternative to wood-frame construction.
Blower Door Test 101: Essential Guide to Airtightness in ICF Construction
The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing