The New American (Concrete) Home 2004
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The New American Home 2004 Steals the Show
Many of the more than 104,000 people who attended the 2004 International
Builders’ Show in Las Vegas got a first-hand look at a modern concrete
marvel—The New American Home. An estimated 5,000 show attendees visited
the home during the tours, which quickly sold out each day during the Show.
Dozens of newspaper and magazine editors from across North America had their
opportunity to explore the home during a private press party.
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L: The living room features decorative concrete flooring, a view of
the exterior concrete decks, and exposed concrete masonry. |
R: The New American Home featured a concrete basement and showcased
the benefits of lower-level living. |
For the first time since 1994, and with assistance from the Portland Cement
Association and numerous industry partners, concrete provides the vast majority
of the structural elements for The New American Home, the official Show Home
of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Insulating concrete
forms (ICFs) make up the high performance envelope for the below- and above-grade
walls. Precast hollow-core concrete planks provide the flooring structure
for the home’s interior. Concrete Pavers are utilized for the pool
deck, while an exposed aggregate finish is employed for the boat dock area
at the rear of the home. All of the concrete flatwork areas make extensive
use of pattern-stamped and stained decorative concrete, as well as white
cement in the pool area. Exterior cladding and landscaping on The New American
Home feature decorative concrete masonry. Several of the interior walls utilize
a Portland cement-based textured limestone finish, while bathrooms in two
of the suites contain concrete countertops.
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The view from the master bedroom looks out to
the deck featuring floating concrete pavers, concrete swimming
pool, reflecting pool,
decorative concrete masonry exterior, exposed aggregate decking
and ICF landscaping
walls. |
Constructed by Merlin Contracting, LLC, the $1.9 million, 5,180-square-foot
New American Home 2004 is in the luxury community of The Lakes at West
Sahara, about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The home was available
for public
tours on weekends through February 15, with a $10 cover charge to
benefit Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Nevada.
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Bus tours to The New American Home were continuous
during show hours, with approximately 5,000 attendees viewing
the home. |
The New American Home 2004
Major Concrete Association Sponsors:
Portland Cement Association
Southern Nevada Concrete & Aggregates Association
California Cement Promotion Council
Precast/Prestressed Institute
Major Concrete Materials Contributors:
| Exterior above-grade and basement walls: |
ARXX Building Systems |
| Structural precast floor planks: |
Eagle Precast |
| Architectural concrete masonry units: |
Oldcastle Superlite Block |
| Ready-mixed concrete: |
Nevada Ready Mix |
| Specialty cement products: |
Cemex USA |
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TXI Riverside |
| Decorative concrete installation: |
Bomanite |
| Colorant and acid stains: |
Davis Colors |
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Further information on the The New American (Concrete)
Home 2004
Main Contact:
Jim Niehoff
Phone: (847) 972-9108
Fax: (847) 966-8389
E-mail: jniehoff@cement.org
Media Contact:
Patti Flesher
Phone: (847) 972-9136
Fax: (847) 966-8389
E-mail: pflesher@cement.org
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