The Concrete Advantage in Basement Walls

Concrete is always the first choice for residential basement walls. Consider these advantages:

• Its Strong
  Concrete is much stronger than other foundation materials. What's more, it actually gains strength when it ages.
   
• It's Safer
  Solid concrete has an ultimate compressive strength far greater than any other form of foundation. It acts as a natural barrier against such natural disasters as tornadoes or floods.
   
• It's Fireproof
  Statistics show one-third of all home fires start in the basement. That's why it's so important that a concrete basement has zero flame spread -- it will not support combustion.
   
• It's Durable
  A concrete basement is a single, solid unit with truly monolithic construction. It will withstand the test of time. And outlast your mortgage.
   
• It's Less Porous
  You get 40% more concrete dollar for dollar in a poured, solid concrete basement. That means it's denser and has fewer pores or seams for water to seep through.
   
• It Has Better Resale Value
  Because of its advantages, a solid concrete basement adds value to a home. This results in a greater return on investment at resale time.
   
• It's Easily Finished
  Some homeowners apply tiles, wallcovering or carpet directly to concrete walls. Others paint. Some use furring strips, adhesive or studs for wood paneling. Solid concrete walls provide more options.
   
• It's Maintenance Free
  Clean, high-quality concrete construction allows you to spend your time and money doing what you enjoy, not working on basement problems. Solid concrete walls do not rot or support termites.
   

Concrete gives you more value for your money in every category!