Usually in commercial construction, but possible in residential as well, concrete walls are built and then remain as siding. You can almost think of it as a finished foundation wall. The walls are formed and poured in place. After the concrete has set, the forms are removed and a hardened, weather-resistant concrete wall remains.
Concrete walls typically have wood-frame walls built against them (with a small vapor barrier) on the interior to house plumbing and electrical work. The exterior of concrete walls can be left bare, although it should be sealed, but you can also apply vinyl, stucco, or other siding materials if you so choose.
Concrete wall construction offers excellent thermal properties, but can have problems with moisture buildup and mold. That is just one reason why insulated concrete forms (ICF) are growing in popularity. These are formed concrete walls in which the forms remain in place. The forms are made of insulating foam that not only increases energy efficiency of the home but also provides backing for sheetrock on the inside and cladding on the exterior.
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