Poured Concrete vs. Cinder Block

Golf Lake Condominiums

When it's time to choose a new place to live, it's essential to consider the different foundations used to build your home. Poured concrete and cinder block are among the top two most used foundations throughout the United States. However, after the Portland Cement Association conducted a survey, they learned that 72% of recently built homes used poured concrete for their basements. Many people still use cinder block, but it does come with its own cons. Read below to learn the key differences between concrete and cinder block. 


Top 3 Differences Between Concrete and Cinder Block 


  1. Strength & Durability: Overall, poured concrete is much stronger than using cinder block, especially when it comes to lateral force. Poured concrete is a sturdy, reliable foundation for your home that can withstand debris from nature and harsh weather conditions. 

  2. Water Resistant: As stated above, poured concrete has a higher amount of strength and durability in comparison to cinder blocks. Due to the concrete's power, it can withstand soil and water from the outside at high pressures. It's also much easier to waterproof. Cinder blocks contain joints, unlike poured concrete, making poured concrete more accessible to waterproof. 

  3. Adaptability & Efficiency: Even construction builders tend to lean towards poured concrete. It's so adaptable and can be formed to any home, even if it's a last-second change. Cinder Block is a lot less versatile and doesn't have much room for error. If speed is a factor in the construction of your home, poured concrete is the way to go. It's faster and more efficient, especially with some skilled workers. 


The foundation of your home is essential and can help you feel safe and secure. At Gold Lake Condos, we use poured concrete to create our beautiful condos. Enhance your way of life. Enjoy an effortless, gracious lifestyle in your piece of this quiet, hidden, beautiful paradise of nature and wildlife. For more information, visit our website or give us a call at (727) 223-9129!


Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/06/is-poured-foundation-better-than-concrete-block-one/

https://everdrywisconsin.com/cinder-block-foundations-vs-poured-concrete/  

 

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