Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms

DOE OSTI · 1220879

Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms

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This Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.

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2012-10-01. Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1220879

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