Why Choose Concrete for Your Next Construction Project?

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Why Choose Concrete for Your Next Construction
Project?
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• Concrete is by far the worlds most widely used
  material for construction projects, and it has
  many advantages when compared with other
  materials. If youre unsure whether to use
  concrete to build your new home or office, the
  following points might just convince you
  otherwise
• Its ultra-economical
• The production cost of concrete is very low when
  compared to other engineered materials, and
  because its widely available globally unlike
  steel, polymers and other construction materials
  its generally considered to be the most
  economic choice for construction projects of all
  sizes.

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• Concrete can be used at ambient temperatures
• Unlike some other materials, concrete sets,
  hardens, and gains its strength at room, or
  ambient temperature, meaning that it can be used
  whatever the weather conditions.
• It can be used to make complex shapes and
  configurations
• When fresh, concrete takes on a liquid form and
  can be poured into a variety of formworks or
  shuttering configurations to make any number of
  desired shapes and sizes. Adjusting the concrete
  mix means that it can be cast pretty much
  anywhere.

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• Concrete is an energy efficient choice
• In comparison with steel, for example, producing
  concrete uses a lot less energy, in fact,
  typically between 3 and 10 times less than steel.
• Its more resistant to water than other materials
• While certain chemicals in water can begin to
  corrode concrete, when compared to other
  materials such as wood and steel, its able to
  withstand higher levels of water, for longer, and
  with minimal deterioration. This makes concrete
  ideal for use in buildings that may be partially
  submerged underwater.

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• Concrete can withstand high temperatures
• Performing better than wood and steel, concrete
  is able to withstand high temperatures for
  between 2 and 6 hours, which gives a greater time
  for rescue operations in the event of a fire. In
  fact, concrete is used to fireproof steel and is
  used in high temperature and blast applications.
• Minimal maintenance
• When your construction project is handled by a
  professional team of contractors, the concrete
  structure wont need to be coated or painted
  regularly for weathering in comparison to
  materials like wood and steel, making concrete a
  zero to low maintenance construction material.

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• Multi-mode application
• Concrete is so versatile and reliable that it can
  be used in a wide variety of applications, and
  can be hand applied, poured, pumped, sprayed,
  grouted and even used for more advanced
  applications such as shotcreting in tunnels.
• Still not quite convinced that concrete should be
  your material of choice for your next
  construction project? Why not have a more
  detailed conversation about construction
  materials with a local construction company? Able
  to give you unbiased advice as to which material
  might best suit the type and size of your
  construction project, they are best placed to
  help you make an informed decision taking all
  factors into account, including your budget.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Astoria NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services to customers in Astoria and
  the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
  big. If you are looking for home concrete
  contractor in Astoria NY or want to know more
  about our wide range of professional but
  affordable construction and repair services,
  reach out to us at [phone].