1998 Concrete Concepts Show Homes
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Builders saw this beautiful concrete home at the 1998 Builders Show in Dallas from January 16-19 and the public saw the home on the two following weekends. The home uses a building technique called insulating concrete forms. Benefits of these systems include ease of construction, fire and wind safety, and energy efficiency. The home demonstrates decorative concrete products and other innovative uses for concrete.
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Concrete used in the home includes Insulating Concrete Forms, Siding & Trim, Foundation, Driveway, Pool, Patio, Soffits and Sidewalks
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1998 Concrete Concrete Show Home Facts
The exterior walls are built of concrete placed inside of insulating concrete forms. Exterior finishes include stucco and decorative concrete accents. The swimming pool, patio & driveway will all feature decorative concrete. The oversized mesquite front door and lush landscaping will lend a uniquely Texas flavor to the exterior. An attached 3 car garage is included.
The main floor of the structure contains a dining area, library, gourmet kitchen, family area, and master suite. The family and living areas each feature concrete fireplaces with cast stone mantles. The master suite includes an impressive walk-in closet with numerous built-in storage features as well as a concrete vault/safe room hidden off of the closet. The entry area, living area and library all feature 20 foot ceilings. Custom iron stairs with oak handrail and treads lead to the 2nd floor.
The highlight of the 2nd floor is the media room which is furnished complete with a home theater package. All of the bedrooms include cathedral ceilings. A home security system is installed throughout the house. The house is approximately 5600 square feet in total.
The new concrete building systems are innovative but hidden from view under sheetrock and siding. Because homes built with these systems look like any other house, it's hard to know that underneath the standard surface lies solid, built-to-last concrete walls.
Typical R-values for concrete walls are between 16 and 26. Regular 2 x 4 construction results in R-values between 8 and 11. Concrete walls are more air-tight, often reducing air infiltration by more than 50% over typical frame construction.
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Concrete Concepts Show Home Building Team
Builder:
Michael Hewitt
Royal Oak Custom Homes
3308 Preston Road, #359-291
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (214) 649-5624
Concrete Wall Contractor:
Alan Hoffman
I.C.E. Block of North Texas
1920 Abrams Parkway
#341
Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: (214) 324-0046
www.concretehomestore.com
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