Concrete is one of the most popular building materials
in the world and has maintained that popularity for centuries. What makes
concrete so great and why has it been the staple building material since the ancient
times? The answer includes a number of concrete’s distinct characteristics:
long lasting durability, energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, proven safety,
and sustainability. Let’s take a deeper look at each one of these
characteristics of concrete.
Durability
Concrete is a material that is made to last. It’s
resistant to most environmental exposures (weathering, chemicals, and abrasion)
while still maintaining its engineering properties.
Energy Efficiency
When combined with other energy efficient remedies
(such as radiant heating and cooling), concrete can reduce the energy
requirements of a building by as much as 30%.
Affordability
Taking lifespan, energy efficiency, and overall cost of
the material into consideration, concrete offers one of the most cost-effective
means of constructing an energy-efficient building.
Safety
Concrete is an extremely safe building material for
humans and pets. The materials used to create concrete are inert,
non-flammable, will not rot, will not mold, does not release gas, and helps
fight the entry of pollutants into the structure.
Sustainability
Concrete creates a steady temperature environment
because heat passes slowly through the material. As a result, less heating or
air-conditioning is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature. Over the
lifetime of the building, this amounts to less energy use and cheaper energy
bills. Additionally, although concrete
is not biodegradable, it can be recycled and easily repaired; thus, limiting
the amount of concrete waste on the planet.
Conco is one of the foremost suppliers
of concrete services for the Western U.S. We got our start in 1959 in the Bay
Area by offering clients the best value on a broad range of concrete services
and products. Since that time, we have
taken a leading role as top concrete contractors in the region. We have four
regional offices serving California, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado and Washington.
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