Concrete blocks (also known as cinderblocks) are utilized to construct commercial buildings and private homes. This material offers many benefits, counterbalanced by several major drawbacks.

When you are planning new construction in Cherokee, it’s important to understand both the advantages and the disadvantages.

Advantages of Concrete Block Construction

• Extreme strength and durability. Buildings made with concrete block last for many years. Because the material is wind-resistant and can support heavy weights, it is excellent for multistory construction.

• Moisture resistance. Concrete blocks will not rot; mold; or get infested by moisture-loving termites, carpenter ants, and rodents, making the building more structurally sound.

• Non-flammability. While concrete scorches, it does not burn.

• Faster construction. Walls may be precast in a factory, then quickly assembled onsite.

• Eco-friendliness. Concrete contains a high proportion of recycled material and off-gases a very low level of VOCs. Its insulating effect makes for energy-efficient buildings.