Insulated Concrete

by Rebecca Wasieleski
Created: October 24, 2007

Contractors find insulated systems give them an edge over competitors.

Cast-in-place walls can be insulated on the inside wall, outside wall, both inside and outside walls, or between two wythes of concrete such as in this application. Photo courtesy W.E. Pour Walls
Cast-in-place walls can be insulated on the inside wall, outside wall, both inside and outside walls, or between two wythes of concrete such as in this application. Photo courtesy W.E. Pour Walls
ICF systems generally consist of two pieces of polystyrene foam connected by plastic or steel ties. Corner blocks, bucks and deck forms are available with many of the systems.
ICF systems generally consist of two pieces of polystyrene foam connected by plastic or steel ties. Corner blocks, bucks and deck forms are available with many of the systems.
Thermomass insulation system is available for cast-in-place, precast and tilt-up applications. The extruded polystyrene insulation panel is sandwiched between two wythes of concrete while a...
Thermomass insulation system is available for cast-in-place, precast and tilt-up applications. The extruded polystyrene insulation panel is sandwiched between two wythes of concrete while a fiber-composite rod joins the three pieces together.

Doyle says business has been solid this year for the company's insulated tilt-up market. They've completed four projects so far this year, have four more to finish by the end of the year, and have leads into next year.