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Concrete Homes |
Concrete delivers a time-tested alternative for today's homeowner. Concrete provides new standards in comfort, security, durability, and flexibility. Concrete is innovative and appealing. Discover what concrete can do for you and your family.
Today's concrete home is economical, environmentally friendly and long-lasting. It's also a SOLID ALTERNATIVE. Your concrete home is solid from the ground up - starting with the foundation.
Termites and Rot
Termites have
a healthy appetite for wood but not for concrete. Also, wood will rot when exposed
to moisture, concrete is unaffected.
Fire
Concrete homes
are safer, owing to the ability of concrete to contain and retard fire-spread.
Concrete saves lives and reduces property damage.
Wind
Hurricanes and
tornados are unpredictable forces of nature. Proper design can protect property
and save lives.
Noise
The weight of
the concrete wall adds to its ability to absorb unwanted sounds from the outside
of your home.
Energy
The heavy, thick
masonry walls are thermally more stable than thin, flimsy wood walls. They store
heat and slow down temperature changes from the outside.
Concrete Masonry Homes have a design flexibility
Durable Stucco exteriors can be used with wood as a protective separation to termites and rot.
Two systems are utilized for home construction:
These homes are designed to be strong, solid and water-tight. All basements require application of a high quality membrane waterproofing with proper drainage and landscaping.
The choice is obvious - Concrete Building Systems
For more information on concrete homes:
Insulating Concrete Forms Association