ICF Swimming Pools

Fox Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) can be used for much more than just building an energy efficient dream home! In-ground swimming pools are a common and growing application where using ICFs can improve the finished product. ICFs provide superior insulation and strength, thereby reducing energy costs and increasing longevity. An ICF pool can be custom made to suit any design.

Using Fox Block ICFs for swimming pools can add to greater long-term costs savings. Swimming pools can lose much of their temperature through the sides and bottom, building with insulated concrete forms will greatly reduce this heat loss.

ICFs reduce labor and provide versatility with design. For builders, the unique design capabilities and fast assembly result in a beautiful swimming pool with the benefits of

 Fox Block ICFs!

Features & Benefits

• Superior strength and safety
• Speed of construction
• Ease of handling
• Industry’s largest standard form on the market (8ft
  /2438mm)
• Suitable for use in custom designed pools
• No heavy construction equipment needed for delivery, lifting, cutting or installing.
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 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Lightweight and easy to handle
• Increased comfort & energy savings
• Eco-Friendly - no CFCs or HCFCs
• 100% recyclable
• Resistant to water and moisture
• Can contribute to points under LEED® NC Programs
•  Fox Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)  

 Course Outline

The course outline follows the  Fox Block Installation Manual enhanced with application videos per each section:

• Introduction to  Fox Block Integrated Building Technology
• Getting Started, plan requirements, building codes
• Tools
• Site Preparation & Delivery
•  Fox Block Products
• Installation Procedures
• Footings
• First and Second Course Placement
• Additional Course Placement
• Openings, Installation of door and window bucks
• Lintel design and use of tables
• Wall alignment and scaffolding system
• Reinforcing Steel Placement
• Concrete Specifications and Placement
• Damp proofing/ waterproofing
• Air/Vapor barrier Requirements
• Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical
• Interior and Exterior finishes

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  Fox Block One Series 

The One Series by  Fox Block was the industry’s first multi-link form offering builders and architects unmatched versatility for projects designed using ICFs. At the core of this innovative line is DURA MULTI-LINK®, a newly designed web that offers users the ability to create a wide variety of custom multi-sided form combinations for a variety of building types from commercial to residential. The One Series also features DURAMAX Technology®, the industry’s largest standard form on the market, 8 feet (2.4m) long by 18 inches (457mm) high placing 12 sq. ft. (1.11m2) of the wall area in one building step.

ONE SERIES BENEFITS 

The One Series offers users the ability to reduce labor by not having to strip foam for elevator shafts, stairwells and other areas that do not require foam. The One Series gives architects the ability to have more versatility with a design for multi-story, educational and commercial warehouses. For home builders, the One Series is ideal for pools and anywhere only one side of the foam is needed.

The transition between concrete and foam is seamless. The unique design allows concrete to meet with the outside edge of a Nudura foam panel resulting in a smooth interior or exterior surface.

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Eco-Friendly Homes

ICFS - ENERGY EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

 Fox Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)  Blocks The combination of rising energy requirements and rising fuel costs, mean that we need to make the most of building technology to heat and cool our homes. This requires a whole-building approach to design, which doesn’t have to be complicated. 

Fox Block Insulated concrete forms are energy-efficient construction materials that provide maximum comfort and energy solutions for your entire home.

 Fox Block energy-efficient construction materials provide up to 58% energy savings compared to traditional building methods using wood. 

Benefits:

RECYCLED MATERIALS -

 Fox Block Forms are manufactured from EPS. Fox Block unique folding web design is manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene and steel.

BUILDING DURABILITY -

 Fox Block Forms offer a structure built out of Concrete, one of the most durable building materials which result in buildings that stand the test of time. Building with Fox Block also offers maximum safety in high wind areas due to its high impact resistance.

WASTE REDUCTION -

 Fox Block Insulated Concrete Form technologically form design creates less waste during the construction process, sending less waste to our landfills.  All waste is 100% recyclable

MOLD RESISTANT - 

Fox Block Forms have been laboratory tested and will not support mold growth.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE - 

Fox Block Forms combined with other energy-efficient construction methods significantly reduce the number of carbon emissions, due to the structure's high energy efficiency levels, reducing the number of fossil fuels needed for heating and cooling reducing your carbon footprint.

IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY -

Fox Block Insulated Concrete Forms eliminate air gaps, minimizing the potential formation of mold growth and draft paths. The end result is an airtight structure that enables building mechanical systems to heat, cool, and ventilates the structure more efficiently, creating a healthier living and working environment for building occupants.

The Enviro-Dri® Weather-Resistant Barrier (WRB) System delivers superior air infiltration performance, as measured in air changes per hour, versus house wraps. Applying the Enviro-Dri WRB System on top of Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), although not always required, gives the homeowner a piece of mind by providing an additional layer of protection in the face of volatile weather conditions.

Enviro-Dri Field Membrane  

When applied on top of the ICF the Enviro-Dri Field Membrane adds an additional layer of protection on the wall from liquid moisture such as rain, sleet and snow.

Features & Benefits

• No need for mechanical fasteners
• Continuous layer of protections without interruption
• Not affected by the surfactants that can diminish the performance of wraps
• Permanently attached from the moment of application
• Can be sprayed or roller applied on to the ICF 

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Below Grade Waterproofing with Fox Block ICF

Below-grade waterproofing is critical to the long-term performance of any structure. In addition to a complete line of compatible primers, drainage, protection courses and sealants, Tremco and Fox Block together as part of Tremco Construction Products group (CPG) are uniquely positioned to be your single source for high-performance solutions for all six sides of the building enclosure. From the foundation to the roof, and everything in-between.

Building with Fox Block Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) allows for an expedited construction schedule while offering an ecofriendly structure with substantial benefits that contribute to long-term energy savings.

 Cladding Solutions for Fox Block  ICF

Looking for cladding solutions that bring new levels of protection to a formerly neglected area of foundation – from grade line to exterior finish? Fox Block offers several solutions that provide an aesthetically pleasing design with unmatched rugged durability.

 Horizon® Parge Coarse Coat

The Horizon® Parge Coarse Coat is a tough, roller-applied or spray-applied exterior finish. It not only adds an attractive, durable, UV-resistant finish to the exposed EPS, but also provides an extra layer of waterproofing protection to a home or building.

Features & Benefits

• Roller or spray-applied
• Pre-mixed single component parge system
• Greater impact resistant to direct strike
• Available in Tacoma Grey

 NUBASE Parging Mix with Fiber Mesh

The NUBASE Parging Mix is a dry cementitious product that is used to cover exposed EPS that is not covered by an exterior finish. NUBASE is used in conjunction with fiber mesh which gets embedded into the parge coat to give it strength.

Features & Benefits

• Hard cementitious coating
• Trowel applied application
• Finished concrete look and feel

Cladding Applications

•  Horizon Application

Horizon when applied to the exposed EPS adds durability with the added benefit of being aesthetically pleasing.

Fox Blocks ICF contributes significantly towards five of the six fundamental ecological principles of sustainable home design and construction: optimize site potential, energy, water, material efficiency, good IEQ, and durability.

A small, sustainable home design applies techniques based on six established sustainable principles aimed to enhance the house's energy-efficiency, durability, and overall indoor environmental quality (IEQ). A small, sustainable house will also save you money on monthly bills, maintenance, repairs, and potential replacement of building systems, compared to traditional construction methods. A sustainable home contributes to preserving our natural resources and ensuring a safe environment for future generations. A recent study predicts that by 2021 new sustainable-green construction projects will increase by 47 percent, nearly doubling the rate from 2018.