HOME BUILDER QUICK TIP: Concrete walls are replacing wood


(MS) -- Building the envelope of a house with concrete instead of wood is in high demand in the 21st century. Con- crete is now a premium choice for delivering energy efficiency -- and


(MS) -- Due to demand, builders today are con- stantly learning about the new and advanced technologies for home construction. Owner-cli- ents want to be assured of living in the healthi- est, most durable, least wasteful house possible -- and therefore, building a home from the ground up is the best opportu- nity to get it right. "In addition to fix-


tures and materials, be sure to ask for the most advanced construction methods," says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a lead- ing name in building


as a replacement for wood framing, concrete walls reduce the need for trees and represent a big step in respon- sible building. Indeed, the latest technology in this field is able to de-


system technology. "For example, more and more builders, on request, are discarding the tradition- al wood-framing method -- now seen as inefficient and wasteful -- in favour of concrete walls." Why concrete? This advanced tech- nology consists of pre- assembled, interlocking forms delivered to the construction site. The specialized panels con- sist of two, stay-in-place forms of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) con- nected with a hinged, folding web. The forms are stacked, reinforced,


liver important energy savings -- as well as significant environmen- tal and human health benefits. The award- winning wall system, by industry leader, Nu- dura, builds with pre-


and then filled with con- crete, creating a solid monolithic wall. "The benefits are ex- tensive," Blyth explains. "Architects are inspired by new design possibili- ties; builders cut their construction time in half; and the homeown- er (or commercial build- ing owner) can feel sat- isfied for cutting back on an enormous amount of wood." As importantly, the quality of life continues long after construction is completed, he con- tinued. As time goes on within "the most tech-


Build home equity by building with concrete (MS) -- Did you know


that wood framing is in- efficient -- and is yester- day's choice? Progressive builders of homes and commercial buildings to- day are championing the use of pre-assembled, interlocking concrete forms. Each high-tech panel consists of two lay- ers of polystyrene, steel reinforced and filled with concrete. With this system, industry leader


Nudura points to impor- tant energy savings -- as well as significant envi- ronmental and human health benefits. Wood walls, for example, emit toxins when new and are subject to rot and mould irritation over time. The wood frame method is also subject to thermal bridging, where outside cold seeps in to cause uncomfortable cold spots, drafts, and mustiness. On the other hand, the Nudura con- crete walls have shown to deliver energy savings of up to 70 percent and delivers a building en- velope up to three times more sound resistant,


four times more fire re- sistant, and nine times stronger. Floor and ceil- ing construction is now


advancedtoo. More in- formation is available online at www.nudura. com.


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assembled forms, each one stacked, reinforced, and then filled with concrete. Once locked together (like Lego), the system creates a solid, monolithic con- crete wall. Energy sav-


nologically advanced walls", your energy bills could drop by as much as 70 percent. "This type of concrete building envelope deliv- ers twice the efficiency compared to stick frame walls -- and with no wood rot and mould it delivers none of the re- lated toxicity. Concrete walls are up to three times more sound re- sistant; up to four times more fire resistant; nine times stronger; and far more resistant to ther- mal bridging where outside cold seeps in to cause uncomfortable


ings are recorded up to 70 percent. Drafts are eliminated. Wood-rot, mould, and the related toxicity are eliminated. The concrete building envelope is recorded to be up to three times


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cold spots, drafts, and mustiness." Floor and ceiling con- struction is now far


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