Concrete Homes: Concrete Home Building Council

Building concrete homes can offer solid, disaster-resistant construction, greater comfort and security, lower energy bills, lower maintenance, as well as a home that’s healthier to live in and easier on the environment. Learn more about the various cement-based systems available and the numerous benefits of being involved in NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council.

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BSC Concrete Home Building Council Membership Application Print and complete this application to become a member of NAHB's Concrete Home Building Council 11/10/2009	PDF
Concrete Home Building Council Directory With so many different types of residential concrete construction available, how will you find the one that is best for you? The Concrete Home Building Council is NAHB's cement-based building product resource for the housing industry. Using this directory, you can search for concrete construction … 11/2/2009	Directory
Concrete Home Building Council: Concrete Masonry Units Concrete Masonry Units Aside from durability and sustainability, one of the most significant architectural benefits of designing with concrete masonry is its versatility – the finished appearance of a concrete masonry wall can be varied with the unit size and shape, color of units and … 10/8/2009	Web page
Glossary of Terms for the Concrete Home Building Industry A B C D E F G H & 7/20/2009	Web page
Glossary of Terms for the Concrete Masonry Industry A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  7/20/2009	Web page
Connect with Concrete Lunch Registration Form The residential concrete industry is booming — advances in concrete have made it one of the fastest growing sectors of the industry. Concrete is cost-effective and inherently green. It’s durable, energy efficient and versatile. It contributes to the conservation of energy and … 7/8/2009	Form
At Home With Concrete At Home With Concrete is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Concrete Home Building Council as a resource for all cement-based building materials in residential, multi-family and light commercial aspects. Topics will include concrete driveways, foundations, decorative concrete, concrete … Bi-monthly	E-Newsletter
Systems-Built Advantage The Systems-Built Advantage is the monthly e-newsletter of the Building Systems Councils of NAHB. Monthly	E-Newsletter
Benefits of Joining the Building Systems Councils Beyond the benefits of membership in a local, state, or the National Association of Home Builders, members of the Building Systems Councils receive benefits targeted to better their building systems businesses. If you are considering membership in the Building Systems Councils and  are … 6/11/2009	Web page
Concrete Codes and Standards from the Portland Cement Association Cement and concrete uilding codes and standards information from the Portland Cement Associaiton. 6/11/2009	External Link
Concrete Home Building Education Programs Through NAHB's Home Builders Institute 6/11/2009	External Link
Fast Facts: Concrete Homes An increasing number of American homeowners and builders are looking for alternatives to wood-framing. A variety of concrete wall systems are available.  Masonry uses concrete blocks to form the basic structure of the home.  Cast-in-place forms are filled with concrete to create walls, … 6/11/2009	Web page
Concrete Home Building Council: Insulating Concrete Forms Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) ICFs are forms for poured concrete walls which stay in place as a permanent part of the wall assembly. The forms, made of foam insulation or other insulating material, are either pre-formed interlocking blocks or separate panels connected with plastic or metal ties. … 6/1/2009	Web page
Concrete Home Building Council: Cast-In-Place Removable Forms Traditional Removable Forms       This traditional concrete forming technique uses temporary forms, typically made of aluminum. Rigid foam insulation is placed inside the forms or between the forms and held in 5/18/2009	Web page
Concrete Home Building Council: Concrete Roof Tile Concrete Roof Tile In the middle of the 19th century, a mixture of cement, sand and water was first used to form roof tiles out of concrete. Many homes built with these first concrete roof tiles still remain, proving their durability. In the early 1900s, coloring pigments were added to concrete … 5/18/2009	Web page
Concrete Home Building Council: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Concrete Pavers   Concrete pavers are modular units that tightly fit together to create large areas of hard-surface paving. Concrete pavers are superior in strength and durability. They can be used for practically any kind of pavement and are preferred because of their beauty, low … 5/18/2009	Web page
Review Our In-Depth Brochures by Signing up for More Information The Building Systems Councils and its members have a wealth of information about concrete, log, modular, and panelized homes. Preview the individual brochures below. If you would like more information about one or more of these types of homes, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. … 4/27/2009	Form
Concrete Home Introductory Video: Incorporate One of Many Techniques to Stand Out This isn't your grandfather's concrete.   Today, concrete can be used in nearly all facets of a home. Concrete's growing popularity for its various benefits can help set a builder apart in a market.   Watch this video to learn more about the various types of residential concrete … 2/24/2009	Web page