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.
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.
Upon
Building your home, you will want to have an understanding of the
type of basement construction being proposed, the waterproofing
method which will be used, and the expertise of the company
doing the basement.
Basements
are vital to the structure of your home, and if you are going to
finish the basement to use as living space you absolutely want the
basement comfortable and dry.
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Poured
concrete basements need virtually no maintenance. Concrete's composition
is resistant to rot, decay, rodents, termites and fungi. Poured
concrete walls contain 40% more concrete than hollow core block
with no joints, solid poured basements take care of themselves.
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.
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