Concrete is the overall the safest choice for office building construction. Concrete is far more fire resistant, wind resistant and impact/explosion resistant than any other building material. When you choose Herbert Construction Co. for your office concrete foundations, you are choosing a certified foundation contractor to deliver an excellent product.
Benefits of Concrete:
- Airtight – Poured concrete is seamless and therefore reduces air leakage which accounts for lower heating and cooling bills.
- Fire Resistant – Concrete offers a greater resistance to fires than other building materials. If a fire does occur, concrete allows far more time for a fire to be put out and the building can then be repaired and up and running quickly as opposed to having to completely demolish and start over.
- Security – Concrete is a built in security system. Industrial buildings constructed of concrete are not easily penetrated by thieves or machinery that could cause damage to less impact resistant materials.
- Energy Efficient – Due to the thermal mass properties of concrete, a concrete building can reduce the heating and cooling costs.