Will building with Fox Blocks
ICFs cost more than building with traditional
framing and insulation?
Your upfront costs will be
slightly higher than building with traditional
wood framed construction. However, due to the
energy efficiency and durability of your Fox Blocks
walls, your long-term costs will be much lower.
Will people be able to
tell that my home is built out of concrete, just
by looking at it?
No one will be able to tell
the difference by looking. The outside can have
any kind of finish, from brick to stucco to
siding. The inside may have deeper window wells,
but you can have your walls finished any way you
like. The real differences you'll notice are the
sound and air quality, energy efficiency and
cost-savings!
Your concrete home can save
you up to 50% to 80% on your energy bills! How
much you'll save depends on many factors, like
the number and type of windows in your home, the
roof structure, the heating and cooling system,
and the region where you live.
If your contractor is
already trained in ICF installation, it should
take about the same amount of time - and
sometimes even less time - than building a
traditional wood-framed home. And Fox Blocks will
fully support your builder throughout the
process. If your builder is new to ICF
construction, there will be a short learning
curve. However, Fox Blocks can send a professional
installer to your job site to be sure that your
wall installation goes as smoothly as possible
for you and your builder.
Are Fox Blocks walls as
strong as concrete block or poured wall
construction?
Stronger! When cured, the
concrete in Fox Blocks walls is 50% stronger. Plus,
Fox Blocks automatically provides insulation and
furring strips, and it's ready to finish right
away!
The utilities are installed
directly into the foam. Channels or grooves are
cut into the forms, and plumbing and electrical
lines are then inserted into those grooves. The
drywall is screwed directly onto the forms.
A wooden or vinyl buck is
built and incorporated into the Fox Blocks wall as
it is being stacked and prior to pouring the
concrete. Once the concrete cures, doors and
windows are installed as usual.
How do I know which size
form to use, and how many will it take?
It depends on the home
you're building. Prior to the start of
construction, your builder will choose the wall
width based on your design and the structure.
