Welcome to the Portland Cement Association Press Center for the 2006 International Builders' Show
Contact Patti Flesher at PCA for more information about concrete homes, The New American Home® 2006, or to set up interviews or tours during the show.
Mobile: 847.542.1236
Office: 847.972.9136
Energy-Efficiency Is Beautiful
Concrete's energy-saving benefits displayed
The Portland Cement Association is once again a proud
sponsor of The New American Home®, the official showcase house of
the International Builders' Show.
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the release
Concrete homes are inherently more energy-efficient than traditional wood-frame homes, staying warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Homeowners, however, don't have to sacrifice beauty for function. A finished concrete home has as much curb appeal as any other home in the neighborhood. More on the enery-efficieny benefits of concrete
Fast facts about concrete homes
Photography
of The New American Home® 2006.
All photos by Erin O'Boyle Photographics/Courtesy
of the Portland Cement Association
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The Portland
Cement Association (PCA) is hosting the Concrete Pavilion at the 2006
NAHB International Builders' Show. The 12,550-square-foot Pavilion features
a versatile array of concrete products and accessories. In addition, this
year six presentation will address masonry, ICFs, decorative conrete,
and more. Visit PCA at booth W5460.
PCA is the chief source of information for the 34 Pavilion Partners. PCA
staff and promoters from around the country are ready to answer your questions.
The
latest research on concrete homebuilding systems
Concrete Homes Save Energy:
Outlines exactly how much home energy costs can be reduced through the
use of insulating concrete forms.
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Fiber Cement Siding:
Describes the many benefits fiber cement siding has in the construction
marketplace.
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Concrete Roof Tiles:
HIghlights the value of long-lasting, attractive, building products.
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While The New
American Home is constructed using concrete masonry, there are three other
types of concrete home building systems – removable forms (cast-in-place),
insulating concrete forms, and precast concrete forms. These design options
are slightly different; however, the advantages each provides to the homeowner
are equivalent.
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about concrete wall systems
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wall systems
