Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, Second Edition

U S Dept of Housing and Urban Developme

ISBN 10: 1288920849 / ISBN 13: 9781288920846

Published by BiblioBazaar, LLC, US, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, Second Edition
• Publisher: BiblioBazaar, LLC, US
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1288920849
• ISBN 13: 9781288920846
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 18.9W x 0.69H x 24.61D centimeters 18.9 centimeters width by 0.69 centimeters height by 24.61 centimeters depth
• Weight: 240 grams

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Synopsis

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) represent a category of building product that is receiving greater attention among builders. ICFs are hollow blocks, planks, or panels that can be constructed of rigid foam plastic insulation, a composite of cement and foam insulation, a composite of cement and wood chips, or other suitable insulation material that has the ability to act as forms for cast-in-place concrete walls. The forms typically remain in place after the concrete has cured, providing well-insulated construction. ICFs continue to gain popularity because they are competitive with light-frame construction and offer a strong, durable, and energy-efficient wall system for housing. The second edition expands on the first edition by adding provisions for Seismic Design Categories C and D (Seismic Zones 3 and 4). Wall construction requirements utilizing Grade 60 reinforcing steel and concrete mixes with selected compressive strengths are included. In addition, tables throughout the document have been simplified as a result of additional evaluation and user input.