3 Ways You Can Use Concrete To Make Your Home Better

Most people think that concrete is only used in basements, roads, and sidewalks. While it is the best material available for all of these applications, it is also a wonderful material for other construction projects. Here are a few areas where concrete would be a wonderful addition to your home.

Countertops

While most people are familiar with granite or wood countertops, concrete counters are a new application. They have all of the benefits of granite - they are hard and durable, they can handle heat well, and they look spectacular. In addition, they come without some of the issues that granite does - there are no seams and it doesn't have to be sealed. As a result, it is a great way to have a high-end kitchen look without breaking the bank.

Walls and structure

Most people don't think of concrete construction as a viable option for their home. Nevertheless, it has a lot of great benefits that aren't immediately apparent. It allows you to build things that weren't possible without concrete. Due to the strength of concrete, you can have larger rooms that are more open. While larger, more open rooms are usually a recipe for a very inefficient home, concrete is so energy efficient that your home will still do better than a traditional wood construction home. Beyond that, they are far more quiet than a typical home. This can be a great benefit if your home is near a busy thoroughfare, stadium, or other noise source.

One of the biggest concerns with concrete homes is that it will look industrial or odd next to your neighbors' more traditional houses. While that used to be the case, today's concrete homes can look virtually identical to their wood-built competitors. As a result, you can have an incredibly efficient, quiet home that doesn't stand out from the homes around it. 

Flooring

When people think of concrete floors, they think of warehouse clubs and basements. While those both have concrete floors, they are not the same as the beautiful concrete floors that you can put in your home today. You can have floors that have different colors, textures, and patterns. Concrete floors are virtually indestructible, so you don't have to worry about damage from appliances, animals, or kids. They're also very easy to care for and look great in any part of the house.

As you're looking to build your home, look at using concrete instead of more typical home components. You'll be glad you did! Talk to your local concrete experts, such as Sterling Concrete Sawing & Drilling, for more information.

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