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Concrete Homes Are Quiet And Comfortable
Concrete's Sound Reducing Qualities and Air-Tightness Make Your Home a
Quieter and More Comfortable Living Environment
The Peace And Quiet Of Concrete
Land for homebuilding is becoming more scarce and we're forced to build
our homes closer together and near noise sources like highways,
railways, and airports. Concrete homes provide the necessary sound
reducing qualities to provide the kind of quiet comfort we all look for
in a home. The greater mass of concrete walls can reduce sound
penetrating through a wall by over 80 percent when compared to
wood-frame construction. Although some sound will penetrate the
windows, a concrete home is often two-thirds quieter than a wood-frame
home.
Comfortable Living
 Because concrete
homes are built with solid concrete walls they are more airtight than
wood-frame. The continuous layer of rigid insulation used in concrete
construction provides a consistent thermal barrier unlike wood-frame
and batt insulation which has gaps in the insulation. This reduces
drafts and cold spots inside your home resulting in more comfortable
living spaces throughout your home.
Thermal Mass = Even Temperature
The mass of the concrete also has the heat-absorbing property called
thermal mass. This smoothes out swings in temperature over time. It
keeps the house from overheating or getting suddenly cold when the
furnace or air conditioner cycles on and off throughout the day. It
also helps keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter
resulting in year-round comfort.
Lower Energy Bills
The same qualities that bring you the quiet comfort of a concrete home
- thermal mass and consistency of insulation - also brings the peace of
mind of saving money. Concrete homes can often reduce energy bills by
over 50 percent compared to wood-frame homes. It's not often an
investment pays that kind of a return.
That's The Beauty Of Today's Concrete
With volatile wood prices, logging's high environmental price tag, and
a growing shortage of high quality lumber, concrete offers a variety of
products and construction techniques to provide cost effective, quality
alternatives to wood-frame home construction. The basic virtues
of concrete - beauty, strength, durability, low maintenance, energy
efficiency, environmental friendliness, and peace and quiet can be
yours today. With a DBG built concrete home, you can rest assured that
your beautiful home is built to last.
CREDIT: Portland Cement Association
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