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| Insulating
Concrete Forms (ICFs) |
ICF Technology uses blocks or panels consisting
of two layers of rigid foam insulation that stack and interlock. Once reinforcing
steel is secured, workers pump concrete into the cavity to create a solid
structural wall with insulation on both sides. |
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| Removable Forms |
With removable form
construction, a crew erects forms of aluminum, wood, or steel to make a
mold in the shape of the walls. Insulation is placed inside the forms along
with reinforcing steel, and a crew pours concrete inside the cavity. |
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| Concrete Masonry (Concrete
Block) |
Masons lay a series of courses, or rows,
using concrete block units. Each course is set on a layer of mortar to bind
the blocks and ensure proper spacing. Most systems incorporate rigid insulation
for added energy efficiency. |
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| Precast Concrete Panels |
With precast concrete, large panels of
wall are poured horizontally in a factory. Rigid foam insulation is placed
between two layers of concrete. Once hardened, the panels are delivered
by truck to the job site, lifted into place with a crane, and fastened together. |
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| Autoclaved Aerated
Concrete |
AAC is made with all fine
aggregates, nothing more coarse than a grain of sand, cement and a natural
expansion agent that causes the concrete to rise like bread dough, with
countless small air pockets. ACC can be molded and cut it into precisely
dimensioned units. While block-size is most common, it can also be cast
into reinforced panels for walls, floors and roofs. |
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