Washington County Weekend Post

July 03, 2015

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(MS) — A home today must be more than just aes- thetically pleasing. The costs of fuel consumption and extreme-storm damage, plus costs in the way of carbon footprints, are making all of us insist on far more property benefits, including superior durabili- ty and resilience from pending disasters. "In that case, open the door to a home built with concrete reinforced walls, instead of wood, and see how you will receive greater safety, comfort, invest- ment value, and energy efficiency," says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in building technology. "Concrete is a major solution for weather extremes, and for more than a decade now, the building sys- tem using ICFs (insulated concrete forms) has proven to deliver the most durable building frame." The ICF principle is simple, Blyth says. The walls are constructed with pre-assembled, interlocking units (similar to Lego), so they're easi- ly transported to any building site. Each form con- sists of two panels of thick foam (expanded poly- styrene) connected with a patented web system. Guided by the architectural design and beauty aspects you request, the ICFs are stacked, steel rein- forced, and filled with concrete until the entire building envelope is complete. Here's a snapshot of additional building benefits: Disaster-resilient: ICF walls withstand winds of up to 402 kilometers per hour and give you a fire pro- tection rating as long as four hours. Energy efficiency: Premium insulation delivers an energy-efficiency rating as high as R-50 due to the thermal mass of the concrete (compared to an aver- age R-20 in wood structures), and that equates to reducing household energy bills by as much as 70 percent. And if optional inserts are added to the ICF forms, this efficiency is improved even more. Occupant comfort: Outside cold can easily travel through the typical wood-framed wall, causing uneven temperatures inside your home. However, the monolithic ICF wall eliminates drafts and cold spots and it is an effective sound barrier, filtering out unwanted noise. Green living: Concrete is a sustainable material; trees are not needed; the system uses only recycled polymers and steel; the building process creates less waste than traditional methods; and the occupants use fewer fossil fuels for a much smaller carbon footprint. Short- and long-term value: A concrete home is built to last and retain its value longer. In the short- term, the superior durability of concrete walls require less maintenance, repair and money to maintain than wood structures. TF155173 Dave Geidel Cell 262-689-6183 Larry Geidel Cell 262-689-6759 FREE Estimates Are Available Additions • New Homes • Kitchens Baths • Basements • Rec Rooms • Decks Wood or Vinyl Windows • Cedar Siding Installers of LP SmartSide Siding 244761001 We Specialize In Additions & Remodeling Geidel Construction, Inc. 3rd Generation of Quality Builders Krueger &XVWRP+RPHV 5HQRYDWLRQ 5HPRGHOLQJ ([FHSWLRQDO4XDOLW\ 'HVLJQZZZNUXHJHUFXVWRPKRPHVFRP x 1HZ+RPH&RQVWUXFWLRQ x /DNH+RPH6SHFLDOLVW x .LWFKHQDQG%DWKXSJUDGHV x $GGLWLRQV x 5HPRGHOLQJ x 5HQRYDWLRQ x *HQHUDO&RQWUDFWLQJ x &RPPHUFLDO&RQVWUXFWLRQ -- 245011001 Disaster-resilient homes start with concrete walls Tour of Homes 45 th Annual July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm www.wcba-wi.org FREE ADMISSION Complete the 2015 Tour of Homes bingo card and you could win a cash prize! 7 - 5 - 1 5 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 1 5

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