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The solution to today's foundation needs is cast-in-place
concrete. Poured concrete walls provide builders and owners
with stronger, drier, better basements. They offer performance
that block walls and pre-cast panels simply cannot match. .
.at a competitive price.
» Strength
Solid concrete has an ultimate flexural strength often greater
than block, making it better able to resist cave-ins caused
by lateral pressures of wind, earth and water. Its ultimate
compressive strength is also greater, making it better able
to support vertical building loads. In addition, poured concrete
walls get stronger as they age - for up to five years.
» Maintenance Ease
Poured concrete basements need virtually no maintenance. Concrete's
composition is resistant to rot, decay, rodents, termites and
fungi. Poured concrete is also nontoxic, containing no preservatives
to become free upon contact or by leaching. Solid concrete wall
basements take care of themselves.
» Fire Resistant
Because of its increased density and joint-free construction,
poured walls offer twice the fire resistance of hollow core
block.
» Affordability
Controlling costs is one of the biggest concerns of home builders
and buyers alike. Efficient modern construction methods
make poured wall basements cost competitive with block walls.
When you can get this much performance at a comparable price,
why look any farther.
» Water Resistance
Solid concrete walls are essentially impervious to the passage
of water. Solid concrete has fewer and smaller voids than block
and is less porous. It offers almost twice the density of
a hollow core block wall and weighs approximately 50 lbs. more
per cubic foot. This makes concrete basements drier.
» Design Flexibility
Poured wall construction is adaptable to most home styles,
including ranches, duplexes, split levels, condominiums and
apartments. It can be finished in a variety of attractive choices
such as smooth, stucco, brick, board and batten, fluted and
many others. Poured concrete fits in perfectly with today's
diverse lifestyles.
» Time Savings
Using poured wall construction gives the builder a head start
on framing. A typical installation involves a three-day
cycle. When compared to block construction this saves the
builder time, increases productivity and results in a superior
basement.
» For More Information
Contact your local ready mixed concrete producer or the
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association for more
information on poured walls. To contact the WRMCA jcall (800)
242-6298 (in WI) or email info@wrmca.com.
Concrete - it's how ideas get built.
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