Im worried about hurricanes. Do solid concrete walls really provide superior hurricane protection?
Yes they do. The use of concrete walls in home construction has been popular for years in states like Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma where a constant threat of tornadoes exists. With the recent rash of hurricanes in Florida, the substantial advantages of concrete walls for home construction have become clear: 1. Concrete walled homes are Stronger and substantially more resistant to high winds than any other wall system. Studies performed at the Wind Engineering Research Center, Texas Tech University, showed that a solid concrete wall was able to withstand flying debris from a 250 MPH hurricane force wind. The same could not be said for other more conventional wall systems such as wood siding, concrete block, or brick. 2. Concrete is Fire Resistant: Solid concrete walls resist fires better than wood, or steel, and provide a more durable fire barrier than concrete block. Concrete walls provide added safety and protection for your family and your possessions in the event of a fire. 3. Concre
