Characteristics of concrete walls

1. High Durability: Concrete wall is solid, strong and won’t dent from furnitures, hail, or from accidental car
bumpings in the parking lot.

2. Savings on initial and life-cycle costs: Masonry’s higher durability also means less repairs, plus the color and
brilliance of masonry won’t fade, rust or discolor from the weather eliminating continuous painting and
maintenance.

3. Fire resistance: Concrete walls are commonly specified fire barriers, because these elements are
noncombustible, inherently fire resistance. Concrete masonry is also used to protect the structural integrity of
steel from fire exposure.

4. Structural Integrity: Masonry can be used with all roofing systems, and it has excellent load bearing capacity
for supporting roofs and additional floors. It also resists the forces of heavy snows and wind shears.

6. Better insulated (R values): The thermal mass of concrete masonry walls insulate against outside
temperatures better than metal walls to help maintain constant temperatures inside while reducing your heating
and cooling costs.

7. Design Flexibility: Masonry walls can be easily adjusted at any time to suit job-site conditions, even after
construction has started, and without production delays.

9. Reduced Sound Transmission: Because of its mass and rigidity, concrete masonry is especially effective in
reducing the transmission of unwanted noise and sound.

10. Better Resale Value: Masonry buildings look better than metal, maintain their beauty longer and give you
more building for your money.
Applications of concrete walls

Load bearing Fences Steps

structures

Partition wall
Characteristics of concrete flooring

• Concrete flooring is extremely tough and is resilient and is able to withstand

heavy weight. It is very hard and unyielding.
• Cost: It is the cheapest flooring option because it does not require another floor
covering.
• Installation: It is easy to cast or install in any location.
• Durability: Concrete flooring is highly durable and will not be damaged by
furniture legs or dropped items.
• Finish: Concrete can be polished to a smooth shiny surface.
• Design options: Various options are available in textures, colours, patterns, saw
cuts etc.
• Versatile: There is a choice of covering the concrete slab with any other flooring
material at a later date.
• Environmentally friendly: Depletion of resources is reduced when floor covering
is avoided.
Concete Flooring Applications

Warehouses Factories Garages (Both commercial and Lobbies

residential)

Patio Porches Basement

Public
Institutions
Residential Applications
•Kitchens: Concrete flooring is popular in this room
because it is durable and easy to clean. It can be sealed
against moisture damage ​and made virtually impervious
to staining agents.

•Bathrooms: The ease of durability is also making

concrete a popular bathroom floor choice. In this space
textured techniques can be used to ensure that the
surface is slip resistant even when wet.

•Hallways: The various surface finish and color options

that are available allow you to install concrete in a
hallway, to create a stylish floor that is also utilitarian in
high traffic areas leading to adjoining exterior spaces.

•Lofts and Studios: The sleek look of polished concrete,

acid etched to give it a unique look, is a popular flooring
trend in many trendy loft-style buildings.

•Rustic Cabins: While natural materials tend to rule the

day in these locations, the fact that concrete can be
stained to provide a highly durable alternative to slate
and marble tile is making this an increasingly common
choice for rustic interior locations.