The New American (Concrete) Home Press Center



Welcome to the Press Center for The New American (Concrete) Home 2004	Contact Ryan Puckett at PCA for more information about the home or to set up interviews or tours during The Builders' Show. In Las Vegas: 847.858.2672 Office: 847.972.9136
News Release	Why Concrete?
Show House Illustrates Concrete is Not Just for Driveways Anymore The versatility and beauty of concrete and cement-based products are on full display at The New American Home® 2004, featured at the International Builders’ Show®, January 19-22, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev. The visible and invisible benefits of concrete give life to a refreshing demonstration of new ideas for designing, living, and building. View the release	An increasing number of families have discovered that homes built with exterior concrete walls offer significant energy efficiency, safety from natural disasters and a quiet, comfortable indoor environment — without sacrificing aesthetic beauty. More on the benefits of concrete Fast facts about concrete homes
Preview and Download Images	Visit Us at the Concrete Pavilion
Construction and finished photography of The New American Home, the wall system, and other concrete products such as roof tiles, siding, and decorative concrete floors. All photos by Erin O'Boyle Photographics/Courtesy of the Portland Cement Association Interior Exterior Construction 1 Construction 2	The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is spearheading the Concrete Pavilion at the 2004 NAHB International Builders' Show. The 11,400-square-foot Pavilion features a versatile array of concrete products and accessories. Visit PCA at booth N2061. PCA is chief source of information for the 31 Pavilion Partners. PCA staff and promoters from around the country are ready to answer questions.
Concrete Home Building Council	A Primer on Concrete Walls
NAHB Approves Concrete Home Building Council The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has approved formation of the Concrete Home Building Council effective January 1, 2004. The newly formed council will provide NAHB membership access to an invaluable network of technical, educational, and training experts on concrete building systems and concrete product applications. View the release	While The New American Home is constructed using insulating concrete forms (ICF), there are three other types of concrete home building systems – removable forms (cast-in-place), concrete masonry, and precast concrete forms. These design options are slightly different; however, the advantages each provides to the homeowner are equivalent. More about concrete wall systems View the different wall systems