MAKING CONCRETE A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIAL?
Boston, MA’s Concrete is a friend of the environment in all stages of its life span, from raw material production to demolition, making it a natural choice for sustainable home construction. Here are some of the reasons why, according to the Portland Cement Association and the Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations:
Resource efficiency. The predominant raw material for the cement in concrete is limestone, the most abundant mineral on earth. Concrete can also be made with fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume, all waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities.
Durability. Concrete builds durable, long-lasting structures that will not rust, rot, or burn. Life spans for concrete building products can be double or triple those of other common building materials.
Thermal mass. Homes built with concrete walls, foundations, and floors are highly energy efficient because they take advantage of concretes inherent thermal massor ability to absorb and retain heat. This means homeowners can significantly cut their heating and cooling bills and install smaller-capacity HVAC equipment.
Reactivity. Concrete minimizes the effects that produce urban heat islands. Light-colored concrete pavements and roofs absorb less heat and reflect more solar radiation than dark-colored materials, such as asphalt, reducing air conditioning demands in the summer.
Ability to retain storm water. Paved surfaces tend to be impervious and can block natural water infiltration into the soil. This creates an imbalance in the natural ecosystem and leads to problems such as erosion, flash floods, water table depletion, and pollution. Pervious concrete is a special type of structural concrete with a sponge-like network of voids that water passes through readily. When used for driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other pavements, pervious concrete can help to retain stormwater runoff and replenish local water supplies.
Minimal waste. Concrete can be produced in the quantities needed for each project, reducing waste. After a concrete structure has served its original purpose, the concrete can be crushed and recycled into aggregate for use in new concrete pavements or as backfill or road base.
Hempcrete.
Construction block made from hempcrete
Hempcrete or Hemplime is bio-composite material, a mixture of hemp hurds (shives) and lime (possibly including natural hydraulic lime, sand, pozzolans) used as a material for construction and insulation. It is marketed under names like Hempcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, and Isochanvre. Hempcrete is easier to work with than traditional lime mixes and acts as an insulator and moisture regulator. It lacks the brittleness of concrete and consequently does not need expansion joints. The result is a lightweight insulating material ideal for most climates as it combines insulation and thermal mass.
Hempcrete has been used in France since the early 1990’s to construct non-weight bearing insulating infill walls, as hempcrete does not have the requisite strength for constructing foundation and is instead supported by the frame. France continues to be an avid user of hempcrete; it is growing in popularity annually.
Like other plant products, hemp absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows, retaining the carbon and releasing the oxygen. Theoretically 165 kg of carbon can be absorbed and locked up by 1 m3 of hempcrete wall during manufacture.
The typical compressive strength is around 1 MPa, around 1/20 that of residential grade concrete. It is a low density material and resistant to cracking under movement, thus making it highly suitable for use in earthquake, (888) 237-2746 Boston, MA
Nine Largest Cement Providers In United States
1 Oldcastle Inc. | Boston. 2 Cemex Inc. | Houston. 3 Lafarge North America | Herndon, Va. 4 HeidelbergCement | Allentown, Pa. 5 Holcim Inc. 6 Vulcan Materials Co. 7 Colas S.A. | Roseland, N.J. 8 Martin Marietta Materials | Raleigh, N.C. 9. National Site Materials \ Boston, MA. (888) 237-2746 Boston, MA
Boston, MA Local Cement Providers
National Site Materials of Boston, MA www.Bostonsitematerials.com |
40 Bunker Hill St |
Boston, MA | BostonMA @NationalSiteMaterials.com |
02129 |
We encourage you to compare our prices to any of these Boston, MA Redi Mix Suppliers!
Boston Sand & Gravel
3.7 (12) · Ready mix concrete supplier
Boston, MA
(617) 242-5540
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Boston Sand & Gravel Co
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Boston, MA
(617) 242-5540
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Hyde Park Concrete
5.0 (1) · Ready mix concrete supplier
Hyde Park, MA
(617) 364-5485
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Boston Sand & Gravel Co
5.0 (1) · Sand & gravel supplier
Boston, MA
(617) 227-9000
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Gallagher Concrete Construction Inc
5.0 (2) · Ready mix concrete supplier
Dedham, MA
(781) 329-3542
Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Boston Sand And Gravel
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Boston, MA
(800) 624-2724
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Aggregate Industries
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Everett, MA
(617) 381-7079
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Mix It Quik
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Dedham, MA
(617) 455-8430
DIRECTIONS
Pro Desk at The Home Depot
2.0 (3) · $ · Building materials store
Boston, MA
(617) 989-6461
Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Aggregate Industries
3.8 (5) · Concrete contractor
Watertown, MA
(617) 876-4330
Open ⋅ Closes 3:30PM
DIRECTIONS
Coastal Cement Corporation
5.0 (3) · Concrete contractor
Boston, MA
(617) 350-0183
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Pro Desk at The Home Depot
4.7 (3) · $ · Building materials store
West Roxbury, MA
(617) 469-1320
Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Revere Ready Mix Inc
5.0 (1) · Ready mix concrete supplier
Revere, MA
(781) 284-3036
Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Pro Desk at The Home Depot
5.0 (1) · $ · Building materials store
Somerville, MA
(617) 629-1204
Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Pro Desk at The Home Depot
5.0 (3) · $ · Building materials store
Everett, MA
(617) 381-1461
Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Cobiax USA Inc.
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Dedham, MA
(877) 595-5832
Open now
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Douglas A Ready
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Lexington, MA
(781) 862-1151
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Aggregate Industries
No reviews · Ready mix concrete supplier
Lynn, MA
(781) 596-4100
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
Pro Desk at The Home Depot
3.5 (2) · $ · Building materials store
Chelsea, MA
(617) 889-7902
Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
WEBSITE
DIRECTIONS
A Graziano Inc
3.0 (2) · Ready mix concrete supplier
Braintree, MA
(781) 843-7300
Open now
DIRECTIONS

Cities near and around Boston, MA we service, (888) 237-2746 Boston, MA
Abington, Accord, Acton, Allston, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Auburndale, Avon, Babson Park, Bedford, Belmont, Beverly, Billerica, Boston, Braintree, Brighton, Brockton, Brookline, Brookline Village, Burlington, Cambridge, Canton, Carlisle, Charlestown, Chelmsford, Chelsea, Chestnut Hill, Cohasset, Concord, Danvers, Dedham, Dorchester, Dorchester Center, Dover, East Boston, East Walpole, East Weymouth, Essex, Everett, Framingham
Zip Codes near Boston, MA we offer Concrete Blocks and Rebar
01701, 01702, 01703, 01704, 01705, 01718, 01720, 01730, 01731, 01741, 01742, 01746, 01760, 01770, 01773, 01776, 01778, 01801, 01803, 01805, 01807, 01813, 01815, 01821, 01822, 01824, 01851, 01852, 01862, 01863, 01864, 01865, 01866, 01867, 01876, 01880, 01886, 01887, 01888, 01889
Description
Boston is Massachusetts’ capital and largest city. Founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S. The key role it played in the American Revolution is highlighted on the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking route of historic sites that tells the story of the nation’s founding. One stop, former meeting house Faneuil Hall, is a popular marketplace.
We deliver materials nationwide.
Choose from gravel, fill dirt, topsoil, concrete building blocks and mix material, rebar, precast concrete, asphalt, sand, clay, river rock, limestone, crushed recycled concrete, riprap and manure.
National Site Materials of Boston, MA www.Bostonsitematerials.com |
40 Bunker Hill St |
[email protected] | 02129 |