Patent ID: 6321498
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A formwork for builiding walls comprising:a first facing panel comprising a first facing layer and a first insulating layer, with a first plurality of parallel spacing members disposed therebetween, the first plurality of parallel spacing members cooperating with the first facing layer and the first insulating layer to form horizontal and vertical channels in communication with each other between the first facing layer and the first insulating layer;a second facing panel comprising a second facing layer and a second insulating layer, with a second plurality of parallel spacing members disposed therebetween, the second plurality of parallel spacing members cooperating with the second facing layer and the second insulating layer to form horizontal and vertical channels in communication with each other between the second facing layer and the second insulating layer; andbraces of adjustable length that are configured to extend from the first facing panel to the second facing panel;wherein the first facing panel and the second facing panel cooperate to form a space therebetween, and the braces and the first and second facing panels are left in place when a cementitious material poured in the inside space has solidified.