If there is something that increasingly marks architecture, it is the aesthetic aspect. Many materials are used in construction, most of them require their use with others to be effective. But in general, thanks to technological advances, almost any material will give good results, with correct execution. So why is reinforced concrete increasingly used in construction? This is a question that for us who are in daily life has an easy answer. Reinforced concrete is undoubtedly the most complete of the materials that we can use in construction. That's why Modular Home uses reinforced concrete for its Prefabricated houses. Not only do we use the best material, reinforced concrete, but we also use it in its best version, precast concrete.
Reinforced concrete and prefabricated houses
Surely skeptics will accuse us of not being very impartial in that assessment. Perhaps there is no shortage of reasons to doubt our word, although we will try to explain the reason for that statement. The use everyday of reinforced concrete whether prefabricated or on-site, brand a milestone in contemporary architecture. Its use has provided an almost unlimited capacity for adaptation to ingenuity at the service of architecture.
The qualities of this material make it the material de construccion more competitive of all times. With it we are able to achieve shapes and textures, which are almost unattainable for other materials. There are many reasons that make it so competitive. Of course versatility is one of them. But there are many others that we are going to explain in the following lines.
Weight, elasticity and resistance ratios
The qualities of reinforced concrete offer us high resistance with smaller thicknesses and at the same time used in large formats. Other materials to offer similar resistance in the same formats must grow in thickness. These resistances are both compression and tension. At the same time they have a great abrasion behavior. All these points lead us to the compelling reasons. By requiring a smaller volume for the same loads, lighten the total weight of the building.
aesthetic reasons
Of course these reasons could not be ignored. This material It is so versatile that it can take any shape you devise. in project. They can also be obtained finishes and textures . varied. Smooth finishes, from matte to gloss. The reinforced concrete finish allows us to simulate stone, wood, and even other minerals. It has the ability to allow drilling and hole openings.
Sustainability reasons
We have already talked about the efficiency and sustainability of prefabricated housing by ModularHome. One of the keys to this efficiency and sustainability is the material used, reinforced concrete. There are two facets in which it is most efficient. In acoustic insulation In the case of vertical walls, it demonstrates greater efficiency than other materials. Also in thermal insulationWhether we are talking about heating or cooling buildings, Reinforced concrete constructions require less energy for conditioning.
Being more efficient in terms of acoustics, it does not require third-party materials to conveniently insulate the buildings. On the other hand, its better energy efficiency leads to long-term savings for building users. Also if to these energetic qualities, we add By choosing a sustainable and cleanest system possible, efficiency is multiplied. These reasons link with the following, with economic reasons for obvious reasons.
Productivity and economy ratios
Reinforced concrete in itself does not require other materials to finish the created surfaces. The physical characteristics of concrete offer us two basic qualities, resistance and durability. Both are qualities that have a very close relationship with economic reasons. It is a material that does not require much maintenance after its execution.. In the medium and long term they are more economical. In the short term too, since they do not require more work or other materials to achieve the finish. Only the placement of the pieces is required.
If we talk about precast concrete, we promote economic and productivity reasons. The production of parts and panels in the factory, and their subsequent placement on site, saves time and money, having complete traceability of manufacturing, something very important for controlling the quality of its finish. In general, execution times for works are shortened, and the number of trades required for the execution of the work is reduced.
