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The solid investment value of a concrete
structure is just one of the reasons to ask what type of construction
is behind a building's stucco, siding or brick veneer.
If the answer isn't "concrete," your investment
may be compromised by maintenance and repair costs that
could have been avoided or minimized.
Worry Free Living
Fire can endanger the lives of everyone
in the family and destroy those things that cannot be replaced.
Insurance companies recognize concrete as being safer
than any other form of construction when fire threatens
a home. Living in a concrete home can bring peace of mind
to homeowners concerned about fire.
Safe
& Sound
When disaster threatens in the form of
hurricanes, tornadoes or wild fires, you will be safer in
a home/office constructed with concrete walls. It's
no accident that concrete is the material of choice for modern
day fortresses and disaster shelters. This strong, durable
material stands up to the fury of nature...including the more
subtle threats of rot, rust and termites. Today's strongest
residential wall systems are made of concrete.
The
Quiet Comfort Of Home
Besides being stronger and more durable,
the mass of a concrete wall provides an added benefit - a
reduction in noise entering the home or building. So
be sure to select a sound-proof concrete home when you're
looking for a little peace and quiet.
That's
The Beauty Of Today's Concrete
There's more than one way to build your
concrete home or office. Insulating concrete forms. Concrete
masonry. Aerated concrete. Tilt-up concrete. Precast
concrete. With volatile wood prices, logging's high environmental
price tag, and a growing shortage of high quality lumber,
concrete offers a variety of products and construction
techniques to provide cost effective, quality alternatives
to wood-frame home construction.
All of these systems share the same basic
virtues of concrete - beauty, strength, durability, low maintenance,
energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and peace
and quiet. Which concrete building technique is right
for you depends on the labor force and predominant building
practices in your area. Whatever your choice, you can
rest assured that your beautiful concrete home is built to
last.
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