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| I heard that houses are being made with concrete | | | | Energy efficiency is enhanced when air leakage in and |
| foam block walls. This newer technology increases | | | | out of the house is reduced. Since the house is built |
| the energy efficiency, security and strength of | | | | with concrete, it will remain airtight over time since |
| houses. This new design is part of a construction | | | | concrete does not settle. While the walls will be |
| method called stay-in-place-forms or | | | | thicker than normal, this won't be noticeable. Should |
| insulated-concrete forms. | | | | you look closely at the window and door openings, |
| This construction creates one of the strongest and | | | | you will see they are slightly wider. |
| most energy-efficient houses that are possible today. | | | | Currently there are several designs of houses |
| The walls can resist hurricane force winds. Concrete | | | | available. One company has a system you can use |
| itself is not a good insulator. When the concrete is | | | | for floors. The cost will be determined by the quality |
| encased in foam, you gain energy efficiency. The | | | | of the insulation that is used. The higher level will cost |
| concrete itself provides the strength and helps | | | | more. |
| reduce the amount of noise that penetrates the | | | | |