It’s hard to imagine a construction project that does not involve the use of concrete. For millennia, builders have used all sorts of composite material they produce by combining fine and coarse aggregates. The most trusted option, which is still extensively used today even with the growing popularity of “sustainable” materials, is concrete, and for good reasons. The following information may enlighten you on the real reason why concrete is still the best construction material available.
Fire and Water Resistance
Although the formula for making concrete includes water as the binder, the final output is actually impervious. Meaning, water or any other fluid cannot seep through it, except if the concrete was poorly done and has tiny voids within it. The final output is also essentially a rock, and so it doesn’t burn like wood or plastic. It has a higher thermal resistance than metal as well, which makes it a perfect material for constructing structures that are intended for applications involving high heat.
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