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| CONCEPT AND PRACTICE |
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| Safe and sound construction with concrete block |
Today, new types of concrete block, advances in rigid foam insulation, and advances in construction methods have combined to provide concrete block building systems that cost-effectively outperform traditional frame building methods in every way ... including greater curb appeal.
For superior strength, sound resistance, and energy efficiency, chose concrete masonry for your next home.
Typical concrete block systems include: |
 Interior Insulated Block |
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For those who want to stick closely to more traditional methods of block construction, interior insulated blocks provide greater moisture protection and a more attractive appearance at a very affordable cost. Water repellant can now be mixed into the block at the plant, and additional sealer and flashing applied on-site. Light-weight metal brackets and rigid foam insulation replace expensive wood studs and fiberglass insulation, reducing the drywall's potential for attracting moisture while at the same time allowing space for wiring and plumbing. Lightweight concrete blocks, using lightweight aggregates, are up to 25 % lighter than traditional blocks, can speed installation by substantially increasing the number of units per hour that a mason can lay.
As an exterior finish, available colored and split-faced architectural block, offers curb appeal to spare. Or, if a stucco finish is preferred, it provides an effective moisture barrier over gray block.
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| Exterior Insulated Block |
| The newer exterior finish systems, which simulate stucco or stone, are placed right over rigid foam insulation mounted outside the block walls. With these siding systems, the insulation and finish are uninterrupted by the block, wiring and plumbing. The siding effectively stops moisture penetration, while allowing the builder to construct a super- insulated house just by using a thicker insulation panel. All the concrete mass is on the inside, ideal for moderating temperature swings and storing heat or coolness. Wiring and plumbing can be run through the block cavities, or traditional furring for drywall can be used on the inside surface. |
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| Practice |
| There have been thousands of homes build with concrete and have been able to sustain the test of time successfully. Click Here to see a few |
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