Why A Concrete Home Is A Solid Investment

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Why A Concrete Home Is A Solid Investment
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• It can be easy to think of concrete houses as
  ugly, unstylish grey blocks with windows, but
  nowadays, this couldnt be further from the
  truth. Changes in styles and methods have meant
  that concrete homes are becoming an increasingly
  popular choice, and are often considered for any
  home building project.
• Constructed using a variety of methods such as
  with foam-insulated concrete forms, cast-in-place
  or sprayed-on concrete concrete homes often
  look just as attractive as wood frame houses, and
  when constructed by a skilled builder, theyre an
  incredibly tough, and durable alternative to
  traditional wood framed homes. Below are just
  some of the reasons why a concrete home could be
  a truly solid investment

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• They are strong!
• For any American living in a hurricane and
  tornado zone, or an area prone to extreme weather
  conditions such as storm force winds, having a
  home made from concrete is a must. The average
  home made from concrete can withstand
  250-mil-an-hour winds and stand up to windborne
  debris, whereas a traditional wood frame house
  could quite literally be blown away.
• If youre looking for a strong home that will
  protect you and your family no matter what the
  weather, one made from concrete will definitely
  do the job, and some!

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• Concrete homes are energy efficient
• This can be a real selling point for modern U.S.
  homebuyers seeking to save money on their energy
  bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. With
  energy prices rising, the thermal mass of
  concrete walls and the tight seals at the joints,
  could help homeowners keep their air-conditioned
  air in, and extreme temperatures out.
• They keep noise out
• Concrete walls are thick and are great for
  reducing any outside noise.

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• Concrete is super durable
• A home made from concrete can have a building
  life expectancy of many years, even centuries,
  and without the insects and rot that traditional
  timber homes experience, your concrete home could
  still be standing when youre long gone!
• They are resistant to fire
• Concrete wont burn, so if your home catches
  fire, its concrete structure will stop the fire
  from spreading.

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• Concrete homes are greener
• Not literally, of course, although what color you
  paint your concrete home is entirely up to you!
  Requiring less energy for heating and cooling,
  concrete homes also save resources by using fewer
  wood products, as lumber is usually only for the
  interior framework.
• Also, concrete homes can provide their
  inhabitants with less air-borne allergens, molds
  and contaminants than the majority of frame
  houses, and tend to have cleaner indoor air.

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• So, if youre thinking of having your own home
  built with the help of a local general
  contractor, or are seeking to buy a property that
  will stand the test of time, a concrete home is a
  solid investment in more ways than one.
• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  and one of the best construction companies in
  Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for a concrete contractor in
  Astoria NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.