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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Author(s)
Insulated Concrete Forms Association
Organization(s)
ICF Builder
Publication Date
Description
Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Author(s)
Maref Wahid,
Armstrong Marianne Margaret,
Saber Hamed,
Ganapathy G,
Nicholis M,
Swinton Michael C,
Rousseau M
Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC,
ResearchGate
Publication Date
Description
Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.
Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
Organization(s)
PCA
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.
Author(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
Organization(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.
Author(s)
National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
HUD,
PDR,
PATH
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet with construction details, pros and cons of insulated concrete forms.