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Thermal bridging is eliminated at the rim joist with the use of joist ledgers that are anchored in the wall

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ETW: Wall - ICF Wall Construction

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Building Science Corporation

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BSC

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Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

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