{"product_id":"prescriptive-method-for-insulating-concrete-forms-in-residential-construction-second-edition-9781288920846","title":"Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): U. S. Dept of Housing and Urban Developm\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bibliogov\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bibliogov\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsulating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bibliogov","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47572278411415,"sku":"9781288920846","price":1694.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781288920846.webp?v=1774889437","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/prescriptive-method-for-insulating-concrete-forms-in-residential-construction-second-edition-9781288920846","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}