Concrete Walls and Floors
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of the safety features of concrete walls is that the material is fire
retardant. This is why office buildings will often create concrete walls
between units, to provide protection from the unexpected and damaging results
of a fire. Apartment building commonly use concrete flooring and walls between
units for this very purpose. If a fire should break out, any attempt to contain
it would be necessary.
Concrete floors are found in most commercial structures, and residential
structures. They are extremely durable and can enforce structural integrity. Quite
often the exposed concrete is covered with different flooring options to
complement the interior design of the space. But underneath, the concrete is
providing strong support and durability.
Concrete Parking Garages
Most commercial properties will opt to use asphalt for their
parking lots. But any properties that have a parking structure or parkade will
opt to use concrete for the structural support this product offers.
Durability and strength is key. Concrete is the product that delivers on both
of those features, and provides for ease of maintenance for the long term.
With the many different finishing options for concrete, commercial properties
can really improve their visual appeal. Concrete can be coloured or stamped, or
both. Different finishing products and methods can make concrete appear very
smooth or very textured. It is a very versatile product, that can be used to
accent or complement a structures exterior as well as it’s interior.
Limitations to its appearance is truly only dependent on the imagination of the
creator, whether that be the developer, designer, architect, or whomever.