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Smart Homes use Smart Building Systems

A Smart Home is built using a system that is durable, sustainable, and energy efficient. Cement based building systems and materials have all of these qualities and their use results in the construction of a home that can provide a lifetime of comfort. Whether you are building in Arizona's scorching desert climate or the high country elevations and climates of Northern Arizona, a cement based building system has the properties that make for a better choice in residential construction.

Cement based building systems:

  • Resist the high heat of the desert with their thermal mass properties
  • Provide superior resistance to the high winds from monsoons and micro bursts
  • Are not subject to destruction by termites
  • Result in a house that is fire resistant

Cement based building systems are the choice for a more durable and efficient home.

The Systems

There are a number of cement based building systems and products that a builder can choose from. The selection may be influenced by local availability and/or construction practices. Click on the links below for more information on each system.

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Last modified at 7/24/2008 10:54 PM  by ecsclientadmin