When concrete cures inside the ICFs the forms stay in place to provide insulation inside and out. Walls generally are between 4 inches and 12 inches thick, depending on the location and climate.

An easy way to test for moisture is to tape a 24”x24” piece of plastic sheeting to the concrete wall and floor. Wait about two weeks, and then check the plastic.

On the home exterior, stucco and stone were applied directly to the precast panels. The wall assembly for the project has an R-Value of 31.5, while the Prespan flooring has an R-Value of R39.

Vapor retarders should be attached to the face of concrete walls and foundations with manufacturer approved mastic, sealant, adhesive, adhesive strips or mechanical fasteners.

Precast concrete is a construction product made by curing concrete in a reusable mold or form. Produced in a controlled factory environment, precast concrete can be closely monitored during cure, ...

All three gallery interiors sport walls of horizontally striated concrete. Zumthor got the museum job 11 years ago. Plans for what he would build have changed several times since then.

The building team’s solution was to combine reinforced concrete core walls that extend throughout the height of the tower with steel outrigger trusses located at the building’s four service levels.