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Precast concrete is the dominant form of cladding in Northern Europe

By: Language: English Series: Architects' Journal ; 21(223) 1 June 2006, 46-49(4)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Precast concrete panels are the major form of construction used for houses and apartment blocks in Scandinavia, Austria and Germany. Describes two of the most commonly used products,sandwich panel construction and precast light/glass-reinforced concrete, and gives examples of their use in a number of different types of building.

Precast concrete panels are the major form of construction used for houses and apartment blocks in Scandinavia, Austria and Germany. Describes two of the most commonly used products,sandwich panel construction and precast light/glass-reinforced concrete, and gives examples of their use in a number of different types of building.