Sustainability



Concrete masonry is a product with superior characteristics. It is resistant to fire and insects and has a positive environmental impact. With beautiful new looks, environmentally friendly product, building with concrete masonry is better than ever. Two major areas of focus for using concrete block are Sustainability and Green Building. Take a look at how concrete masonry incorporates both.

Sustainability– the ability to undergo, experience, or suffer; endure without giving way or yielding.

From raw material production to demolition, concrete is a friend of the environment in all stages of its life span. Concrete masonry builds durable, long-lasting structures that will not rust, rot, or burn. Concrete building products can be more than double or triple the life of other common building materials, making it a natural choice for sustainable home construction.

Energy Efficiency:Concrete masonry therma mass allows it to store energy; meaning it stays warmer in the winters and cooler in the summer. This helps to save on utility bills, by 30% or more.

Resource Efficiency: Limestone, the most abundant mineral on earth, is the predominant raw material for the cement in concrete. Concrete can also be made with a variety of waste by-products from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities.

Minimal Waste: To reduce waste, concrete block is produced in the quantities needed for each project and can be recycled.

Weather Resistance:Concrete provides strength and durability to withstand volatile weather including hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods.

Long-Lasting:Unlike wood, concrete is resistant to rotting or warping when exposed to the elements. Because concrete is not vulnerable to weather damage like other building materials, it will not deteriorate over time.

Pest Resistance: Concrete does not provide a feeding ground for pests and termites and it is less likely that termites, ants and rodents will invade your home.

Durability: Concrete masonry structures are designed to exceed the required strength for the design strength load.