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Concrete began being used by humans in ancient Rome. It has continued to be an important construction material through today -- owing its current popularity to its positive environmental properties such as saving energy, using readily available, non-toxic components, and its durability.
Here are some of the environmental benefits of concrete:
1) Natural and recycled materials are used to make concrete. Concrete is made from three abundantly available ingredients- water, aggregate(stone, sand and gravel), and Portland cement (gypsum and calcium sulfate).
2) Durability- Concrete is strong, adaptable and resistant to fire, water and weather. It has a longer service life than wood, steel, asphalt and other construction products. Concrete’s durability conserves resources by reducing maintenance and the need for reconstruction. When concrete has ended its service life, it can be crushed and reused as aggregate for new concrete.
3) Energy Efficiency -- Concrete’s thermal mass saves energy throughout the seasons because it reduces temperature swings. During hot weather, concrete will require cooling mainly at night when electric companies can produce power more efficiently and preserve fossil fuels. During the cold months, concrete buildings cost less to heat.
One of the chief challenges of the use of concrete in home interiors- such as in floors and countertops, has been its aesthetic value- not so high for interior use! however, all that has changed. Today, acid staining and polishing provide almost endless possibilities for interior designs. Call Colonial Floor Care today to learn more about how concrete the concrete in your home can be transformed into a beautiful design element! Don’t replace, cover or paint your concrete- all Colonial Floor Care!
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