Build With Block, Get Better Home Insurance Rates
Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or building professional, deciding on the right material for your project is key. It’s no secret that the cost of lumber has skyrocketed, and now you may be looking for an alternative to wood-frame construction that keeps your project within budget. Blocks Build Affordably Concrete masonry units, or concrete block, […]
Read More »Start Planning Your Spring Projects in Winter
As the temperature drops outside, it’s the perfect time of year to plan your spring project. Too many people wait until spring to start their hardscape patio, retaining wall or other outdoor living space. They soon find that if they’d spent some time doing three things a few months earlier, their dream space would be […]
Read More »Enjoy An Outdoor Living Space Year-Round with A Firepit or Fireplace
Nothing makes an outdoor living space more enjoyable than a well-designed firepit or fireplace. A firepit or fireplace is the focal point around which life happens on a patio or in a backyard. At Acme Block & Brick, our experts assist homeowners from initial design discussion through completion of a wonderful outdoor living space. When […]
Read More »Concrete Masonry Provides Safety
Safety is a main consideration when determining building materials for your residence or business. A concrete block structure can offer a texturally interesting building that can withstand the natural elements and is resistant to forces such as pests, mold and more. The very material of concrete makes it more durable to withstand natural disasters, such […]
Read More »Design Benefits of Concrete Block
Choosing an infrastructure for your building can be a complex web of materials, costs and security concerns. Go with something that stands up to every element and is aesthetically pleasing – concrete block. Concrete is durable, dependable, can withstand most natural disasters – earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, floods – and can be customized for the […]
Read More »Concrete Block Construction: Sustainable and Green
When you think about sustainable construction techniques, concrete masonry might not be the first that comes to mind, but concrete construction is both environmentally friendly and resilient. Concrete masonry units (CMUs) can be a key component of green, sustainable design with many environmental benefits. The concrete blocks themselves are often made of recycled materials. They […]
Read More »Concrete Masonry is More Cost-Effective Than Traditional Lumber
As the nation has begun to emerge from the pandemic, lumber prices have skyrocketed — more than tripling in some cases as demand soared amid supply chain bottlenecks. These higher prices can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home. Smart homebuyers and architects will want to take this moment […]
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