Advantages of Concrete Homes
...ing, pre-insulated block, and mortarless insulated block. The exterior insulated block is the most energy efficient because the mass of the concrete is on the inside where as the insulation is on the outside. However it is the most expensive. In block insulation is the method of filling inner blocks of concrete full of foam, or loose gravel. This method offers a durable inner wall while decreasing energy loss. One of the best forms of concrete construction is Mortarless insulated blocks. This method involves inserting a foam insulator between a form and then filling the front and back gaps with cement. This method is one of the most pleasing ones because it appeals to the eye and has multiple options for wall covering materials. Interior insulated blocks are the good choice if the home owner wants to finish his walls with traditional drywall. The next option is to decide what color to make the cement. Mineral oxides can be added to the mix to alter the color of the finished product. Deciding texture options are the next option. Split-face, fluted, ribbed, scored, ground face, sandblasted, strained, and glazed are the finished options. The surface shape is left to the builder’s imagination. Insulated concrete forms which are left in place come in three basic styles: pre-formed, planks, or interlocking blocks. These rigid forms are filled on site. The removable forms are made of aluminum and can be reused up to 3000 times. The forms are held together by ties and strengthened with steel reb...