More and more people today are building their homes in as many environmentally friendly ways as possible. Besides, if you can achieve the benefits from sustainable construction without going over budget or giving up esthetics then why not? It feels good to be green, this planet needs as much help as it can get. With finished concrete floors becoming more popular in residential properties, it is easier than ever to be environmentally friendly when building your new home.
Who doesn’t like a little history? Especially on a massive concrete structure like the Hoover Dam. We decided to look into the history of the Hoover Dam and how much effort it took to construct. The Hoover Dam was an engineering and architectural feat, especially in 1936. It was constructed in a total of five years, two years less than originally predicted.
Isn’t concrete great? It’s so versatile that it can even be made into countertops. Concrete countertops have become a popular option for homeowners in recent years. Here’s some good information about concrete countertops.
While Custom Concrete Creations specializes in concrete floors, we love all things concrete. What better way to build concrete walls than with a concrete spray gun. This is done using was has been termed as shotcrete, a way to cast concrete walls in place. Fresh shotcrete mix is sprayed directly onto erected wall panels that form a building and can be applied to any surface that fresh shotcrete will adhere to, e.g. steel, wood, or polystyrene.
One of the few complaints we hear about residential concrete floors is that they are cold. There’s a very good solution for this if you are considering installing concrete floors when building your home. Radiant heat is the answer. Radiant heat is one of the best options for a home heating system.
In the 1960’s, architect Dr. Dante Bini created the Binishell, a papier-mache type of structure using concrete over an inflatable membrane to create a dome. Dr. Bini wanted to create an affordable and economically friendly to construct structures.