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Skip the concrete: steel and EPS basement walls?

unhappyvalley | Posted in Green Building Techniques on February 1, 2021 11:04pm

Has anyone heard of or have experience with SICS (Structural Insulated Concrete Systems)? Seems like a potentially attractive alternative to concrete basement walls for walk-out basement (less $$, lower carbon footprint?). See https://sic-sys.com/foundations/

Any thoughts appreciated.

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