How to Build a 4-Hour Fire Wall: Thickness, Materials, and Assembly
What is the typical Interior finish on an ICF?
All building codes in the USA and Canada specify that plastic insulation (EPS) must be covered by a thermal barrier equivalent to 15 minutes of fire protection in habitable spaces. This is achieved with ½” gypsum board or an equivalent material. Fox Blocks has specific fire testing that proves regular ½” gypsum board with regular drywall screws fastened into the plastic webs remains on the wall for the required 15-minute time period.
The Ideal Design of a Fire-Resistant Building
A Better Approach to Fire Safety with Concrete Building Design
Non-combustible, insulated concrete form (ICF) construction is a better approach to fire safety over wood construction.
Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
Party Wall Construction: Why ICFs Are the Best Option
Party wall construction plays a crucial role in the development of townhouses, condominiums, and duplexes. Party walls are strategically placed to separate individual units within a shared structure, to provide privacy, fire protection, and structural stability.
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.
Building a Disaster-Resistant School With Insulated Concrete Forms