Installation Instructions

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Fox Blocks ICF Guidebook V5MAR17
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FOX BLOCKS RIM JOIST
ATTACHMENT
There are several ways to attach a floor diaphragm
to a Fox Blocks wall. The most common has been to
simply use common anchor bolts. See bottom of
page for other options.
STEPS FOR RIM JOIST ATTACHMENT:
1) Build wall to within one row above rim joist location
2) Mark out top and bottom of rim joist location
3) Mark out o/c locations for anchor bolts
4) Cut out 4" x height of rim joist. Angle top cut up into block to allow air
to escape during concrete placement.
5) Place rim joist and attach to Fox Block ties with 3" deck screws
6) Mark out anchor bolt locations and drill holes
7) Reach inside the Fox Block wall and insert the anchor bolt through
the hole you drilled
8) Place washer and nut onto anchor bolt. You are now ready for concrete.
OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE:
A) Simpson StrongTie ICF Ledger Connector: http://www.strongtie.com/
products/connectors/icfvl.asp
B) Fox Blocks corbel ledge: http://www.foxblocks.com/products/ledge-block
End view of completed
Rim Joist attachment
Example Two - Double @ 24" o/c
Example One - Staggered @ 16" o/c