Many research studies concerning concrete homes and their benefits are available to anyone interested in learning about them. Team Concrete recommends the following resources:

Concrete Homes Save Energy

Summarizes the comparative energy savings of insulating concrete form construction over conventional frame construction.Click here to learn more.

Building a Better House With Concrete

Describes the superior features of insulating concrete form construction including even temperatures, quietness, and disaster resistance.Click here to learn more.

Fire Resistance of Concrete Homes

Compares the fire and flame spread ratings of conventional wood frame construction to insulating concrete form construction.Click here to learn more.

Plastic Foams for Concrete Homes

Describes the various types of plastic foams used for insulating concrete forms and compares composition, benefits, and cost.Click here to learn more.

The Quality of Concrete Costs Little More

Compares the cost of insulating concrete form construction versus wood frame construction.Click here to learn more.

Comfort and Quiet With Concrete Homes

Discusses the dramatic reduction of sound penetration, air infiltration, and temperature fluctuations inside concrete homes.Click here to learn more.

Concrete Homes: Built-in Safety

Summarizes research on concrete, wood, and steel walls to determine their effectiveness in resisting wind driven debris from tornadoes or hurricanes.Click here to learn more.

Side by Side Comparison: A Quality Concrete Home for Only 3% More

Results show building a new house with concrete exterior walls will add roughly 3 percent to the sale price, compared to the same house built by the same crew, using conventional wood framing.Click here to learn more.

Concrete Homes Stand Up to Earthquakes

Built according to good practices, concrete homes can be among the safest and most durable types of structures during an earthquake.Click here to learn more.

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