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		Why Concrete Homes?       Today, home buyers expect to get more from their new home. They want beauty that’s more than skin deep. A home that fits their lifestyle – of course. But also a home with solid, high quality construction. Greater comfort and security. Lower energy bills. Lower maintenance. A home that’s healthier to live in, and easier on the environment. It’s becoming harder and harder to meet their new expectations with the same old building technology – wood framing. So more and more builders and home buyers are turning to something new. A modern adaptation of a centuries-old technology using the most proven building material on earth. Concrete.   Portland Cement Association Concrete Homes Magazine Concrete Homes Council Concrete Home Building Council Insulating Concrete Forms Association The Concrete Network National Concrete Masonry Association Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute                                                                                                                                   Visit PCA's Bookstore and search for "concrete homes" for numerous publications available for purchase. Many of these publications are also available in digital formats (PDF) for immediate download - some are free and other deeply discounted.
View Florida Concrete & Products Association's television ad on concrete block homes. . . http://www.concreteblockhomes.com/   The voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to move environmentally friendly home building concepts further into the mainstream marketplace. Currently, there are approximately thirty communities throughout the U.S. that have green home building programs in place or in development. By developing the set of voluntary national guidelines, NAHB intends to help facilitate the adoption of green home building practices and the formation of additional local programs in the parts of the country not currently served by programs. Click here to download a free copy of the NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines
Resources Available:
	DVD511 Concrete Homes: Built-in Safety Description: Reformatted from VHS to DVD, this 8-minute video documents the results of tests comparing the tornado and hurricane resistance of concrete walls to wood- and steel- frame walls. Wall panels were subjected to the impact of a 15-pound wood stud "missile" traveling at 109 miles per hour. The frame walls failed to stop the airborne hazards. The concrete walls successfully resisted the impact.
	CD058 - Concrete Homes House Plans CD Description: This easy-to-use CD-Rom from the publishers of Concrete Homes magazine features more than 200 of today’s most popular concrete home plans conveniently categorized by square footage, number of bedrooms and number of levels. Collected from five prominent design firms, they are specially designed to incorporate the benefits of high performance, above-grade concrete wall systems – energy efficiency, durability, safety, and comfort. Each offering is in full color and illustrated with a front elevation, floor plan and a brief description of the home. Information for ordering each plan is provided.
	PL999 Concrete Homes Consumer Brochure Description: This 8-page, four-color brochure describes the durability, energy efficiency, sound reduction and disaster-resistant benefits that can be obtained from the use of residential concrete products. Among the products covered are structural concrete wall and flooring systems, decorative stained and stamped concrete flatwork, concrete roof tiles, basements and exterior concrete cladding. Sold in packs of 50.
	SP304 - Concrete Homes Consumer Brochures - Low Maintenance Description: This is one of five attractive 4" x 9" panel brochures that highlight the benefits of concrete homes for the consumer. Each brochure is packed with attractive photography and hard hitting headlines to help builders promote to homebuyers. This brochure focuses on the low maintenance requirements of a home that utilizes concrete products. Ideal for use at trade shows or open houses, or for use in direct mail. Sold in packs of 50
	SP305 - Concrete Homes Consumer Brochures - Energy Efficient Description: This is one of five attractive 4" x 9" panel brochures that highlight the benefits of concrete homes for the consumer. Each brochure is packed with attractive photography and hard hitting headlines to help builders promote to homebuyers. This brochure focuses on the tremendous energy savings that can be realized by living in a concrete home. Ideal for use at trade shows or open houses, or for use in direct mail. Sold in packs of 50
	SP306 - Concrete Homes Consumer Brochures- Built To Last Description: This is one of five attractive 4" x 9" panel brochures that highlight the benefits of concrete homes for the consumer. Each brochure is packed with attractive photography and hard hitting headlines to help builders promote to homebuyers. This brochure focuses on the disaster resistance and durability of concrete homes. Ideal for use at trade shows or open houses, or for use in direct mail. Sold in packs of 50
	SP307 - Concrete Homes Consumer Brochures - Beautiful Homes Description: This is one of five attractive 4" x 9" panel brochures that highlight the benefits of concrete homes for the consumer. Each brochure is packed with attractive photography and hard hitting headlines to help builders promote to homebuyers. This brochure focuses on the beauty and architectural versatility of homes designed with concrete wall systems. Ideal for use at trade shows or open houses, or for use in direct mail. Sold in packs of 50
	SP308 - Concrete Homes are a Solid Investment Description: This is one of five attractive 4" x 9" panel brochures that highlight the benefits of concrete homes for the consumer. Each brochure is packed with attractive photography and hard hitting headlines to help builders promote to homebuyers. This brochure is designed to illustrate the long-term cost advantage of living in a concrete home. Ideal for use at trade shows or open houses, or for use in direct mail. Sold in packs of 50
	VC511 - Concrete Homes: Built-in Safety Description: This video documents the results of tests comparing the tornado and hurricane resistance of concrete walls to wood- and steel- frame walls. Wall panels were subjected to the impact of a 15-pound wood stud "missile" traveling at 109 miles per hour. The frame walls failed to stop the airborne hazards. The concrete walls successfully resisted the impact. VC512 is the 2 hr. repeater for $25 and VC511-B is the Beta-SP format for $50.
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