Installation Instructions

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Fox Blocks ICF Guidebook V5MAR17
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TWO PROVEN AREAS TO REMOVE COST:
1) CORNERS
PROBLEM: Historically, corner blocks have proved to be very difficult for
installing contractors to hold the corner positioning or actually holding concrete
during the consolidation process. Contractors have resorted to inserting internal
ties, external strapping and bracing to gain needed strength. This adds cost in
additional materials and man hour rates.
SOLUTION: Our engineering staff at Fox Blocks developed
more length to the corners and introduced the heaviest
cross tie corner bracket on the market. Adding these features
to our large/strong interlock stopped rotation and movement
within the blocks during the pour and added needed burst
strength. Having this bracket, and no less than two ties from
each corner in all 45˚ and 90˚ block, eliminates need for
additional strapping or internal ties.
RESULT: Confidence to the installing contractor, lower man
hour rates, and lower material costs proven by over 10 years of
successful projects. Utilizing our Fox Blocks “next generation”
corner block design will save you money through time and
material reductions.
COST: The Fox Blocks corners cost the same per square
foot as the Fox Blocks straight block. Cost may appear higher
than our competitors because our corners are 16" or more in
length. In many cases, our corners are actually lower in cost
per square foot and at the same time save you even more in
time and materials.
2) TRUSS WIRE (FORM LOCK, BLOCK LOCK)
PROBLEM: Some ICF interlocks and slender plastic webs have caused the need for internal truss wire to aid in
producing adequate strength to add rigidity to produce a straight wall.
SOLUTION: Two very simple Fox Blocks innovations cured this problem: 1) A bold and reversible interlock was
created to help hold the wall true. 2) A full height internal tie was designed to use solid stacking strength to hold the
wall from settling or racking.
RESULT: A wall that, through design, eliminates the need for truss wire.
The Fox Blocks extended 90˚
corner block showing it's stand
alone strength during concrete
placement.
Some competitive
ICF strap corners with
lumber for strength
during concrete
placement.
The Fox Blocks extended 90˚
corner block with an extra tie on
each end for strength.
USING FOX BLOCKS ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR TRUSS WIRE
Truss wire costs over $0.50 per lineal foot and is called for at bottom of wall and
then every 4 or 5 rows of block. Actual cost = Over $0.14 per sq ft in materials and
at least $0.04 per sq ft labor for a total of $0.18 or more per sq ft cost. This is
equivalent to $0.40 per block
REMOVE COSTS ON
YOUR ICF PROJECT