Hello,
I’m looking for an EPD for insulated concrete forms (permanent concrete formwork) without the concrete. Has anyone come across such a thing, or should I use EPS EPD and calculate the foam volume instead. I’m just starting out in the construction industry and whole building LCA.
Thanks!
Hi Melanie,
Welcome to the One Click LCA community! It’s fantastic to see you embarking on your journey with building LCA in the construction industry. This is a field with significant and growing demand for skilled professionals, a trend that is only set to continue in the years ahead.
I noticed you’re looking for products meeting certain specifications, and our database contains several options that fit. If you don’t see suitable options, I recommend searching using the keyword ‘ICF’.
During a quick review of your project settings, it appears these specific products might not be available due to the data standards required for North America.
If no relevant product appears after this search, the most accurate approach would be, as you suggested, to calculate the foam volume required and then use an EPD for a comparable EPS profile to assess the associated emissions.
Hope this information is helpful!
Thank you for the response and advice!
