There are several types of wall systems used in buildings, including:
1. Masonry walls: These walls are made of brick, stone, or concrete and can provide good thermal mass and energy efficiency.
2. Concrete walls: These walls are made of cast-in-place or precast concrete and can be designed to resist high wind and seismic loads.
3. Steel frame walls: These walls consist of steel studs and can be finished with a variety of materials such as drywall, stucco, or veneer.
4. Timber frame walls: These walls use a wooden structural skeleton and can be finished with timber, stone, or other materials.
5. Curtain walls: These are non-load-bearing walls consisting of thin aluminum frames and glass panels used on the exterior of buildings.
6. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs): These walls are made of two layers of structural wood or OSB (oriented strand board) with an insulating foam core.
7. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): These walls are made of interlocking foam blocks or panels filled with concrete to create a strong and energy-efficient wall system.
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