The
Concrete Advantage
Hurricane
Resistance Value
The
hurrican resistant nature of concrete masonry homes was demonstrated in a
dramatiac way during Hurricane Andrew which hit Dade Country, Florida, in
fall of 1992, IN the opinion of many engineers and scientists who have studied
the effects of Hurrican Andrew, masonry walls withstood the full force of
the hurricane with little damage. ON the contrary, in many sections of the
country up to 60% of the wood homes were destroyed.
Concrete
Does Not Burn
In
almost every case, fire insurance premiums will be lower for a concrete block
home because it is not a combustible material.
Concrete
Blick is More Energy Efficient
Concrete
Block is simply more energy efficient in hot, humid, sun-baked climates. Government
and Industry research conclude that, in almost every possible Florida environment,
insulated concrete masonry homes are less expensive to heat and cool.
Concrete
is Safe Against Termites
Termite
protection is serious business in Florida. Building codes even require pre-treating
the soils under the house before consturction is started in order to reduce
the damaging effects of termites. This procedure helps, but the problem still
exists. Termites do not damage concrete block so the structural integrity
of block is never in question.
Concrete
Offers Protection
Concrete
masonry dosen't warp, rot or change in any fashion. And, in bad weather there's
no home safer for you and your familky than on made of concrete block. |