|
A system that incorporates all the advantages of conventional
masonry ... and more! The Integra® System takes the best building
material available and makes it even better. By adding polyurethane
to a modified concrete block, optimum thermal performance is
assured. Plus post-tensioned reinforcing, which requires steel rods
to go from the concrete floor all the way to the top of the wall,
provides great structural reinforcement. (Post-tensioning has been
used in concrete and bridge structures!) So you see, the Integra
System offers many benefits, found only in highly-engineered
construction modes, in one streamlined, state-of-the-art, easily
affordable system.
Today's homebuyers are more sophisticated than ever. They are
demanding more for their hard earned dollar, and a higher level of
quality in the construction of their homes. Such considerations as
energy efficiency, security and the environment are all concerns of
today's homebuyers. Block wall construction helps address these
needs in a cost-effective manner.
With concrete block, you have the confidence of knowing that your
loved ones are protected by the safest, strongest building materiel
available. Concrete can withstand high temperatures without burning,
buckling or melting. It is just as dependable resisting extreme
cold, heavy rain and high winds.
Compared to standard 2x4 frame construction, a Becklin Construction
LLC home saves you more than money. Because the reduction of outside
noise penetration is more than three times greater, you enjoy a
higher level of peace and quiet and comfort.
When compared to 2x4 frame construction, Becklin Construction LLC
homes lower both heating and cooling bills by approximately 22
percent. (Thanks, in great part, to the polyurethane insulation.)
Thanks, to these reductions, a big portion of your utility bills end
up "on the house."
A decade from now, a home utilizing block wall construction will
look as good as the day your family moved in. You see, concrete
block won't peel, rot, warp or splinter like standard stick frame
construction. It also requires less painting and fewer repairs and
that means low maintenance. Termites can't make a meal of concrete
block. Greater security...substantial utility savings...lower
maintenance...more peace of mind...higher levels of comfort...better
resale opportunities; obvious advantages to block wall construction
utilized by Becklin Construction LLC.
Becklin is a charter member of the
Steel Framing Alliance.
At the heart of a Becklin home is the strength of steel. Houses have
been built with wood for hundreds of years.
 Old growth trees make a
good building material. However, a dwindling supply of old growth
trees and environmental concerns have caused the price of wood to
soar while quality has diminished. Today, it is clear that there is
a need for a new building material. Light gauge steel has come to
the forefront as the best solution. For generations, we have relied
on the strength and durability of steel in commercial buildings,
hospitals, and in our children's schools. Now you can get the
superior quality and safety of steel in your home at a price you can
afford.
Steel framing material is significantly stronger than wood. In fact,
it has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any residential
building material. So you know a Becklin home is more solid with
steel.
Becklin Construction LLC homes are constructed with galvanized steel
-- a material that will not crack, shrink, splinter, creep, split,
warp, swell or rust. Most importantly, you will never have to worry
about wood rot, termites or carpenter ants destroying the "backbone"
of your home.
Individual members of a wood-frame home react differently and in
varying degrees to climactic changes. This wood movement (expansion,
contraction, warping, twisting, etc.) is noticeable as bulges in the
wall, wallboard blemishes, sagging and squeaking floors, and wavy
ceilings.
Steel framing also provides you with a structure that can easily
adapt to a family's changing needs. Additions or renovations are
simpler because you can unscrew rather than rip apart walls. A steel
framed home may be finished in stucco, wood, brick, siding or any
other material you can name. Plus steel framing allows greater
flexibility during design, construction and remodeling, including
more open space and larger rooms.
Myth: Steel Framing can interfere with TV and radio reception or
garage door openers.
Reality: No. There is no difference in the reception of TV and radio
broadcasts. Garage door openers and all appliances work exactly the
same in wood or steel framed homes.
Myth: Steel framed homes are less efficient than wood framed homes.
Reality: Steel framing can be designed to meet or exceed
governmental energy efficiency standards. In additions, steel
framing helps prevent cracks in walls and joints due to shrinking or
warping, thus preventing the costly loss of energy through air
leaks.
Myth: A steel framed home is more likely to be struck by lightning.
Reality: Steel framed homes do not attract lightning any more than
wood framed homes. In fact, because it readily conducts electricity
to the ground, a steel framed home is less likely to be damaged by
lightning than a wood framed home.
Myth: Steel framed homes will rust.
Reality: The use of galvanized steel frame components protects your
home against rust.
Myth: It is difficult to hang pictures on the walls or to put up
hanging lamps and plants in a steel framed home.
Reality: As in a traditional home, pictures can be hung from the
drywall with toggle bolts or hangers, depending on their weight.
Heavier objects can be hung from screws attached directly into the
studs (which are easily found with magnets).
Myth: My steel framed home will look "different".
Reality: From the inside or the outside, steel framed homes look no
different from one framed with wood. A closer look also will reveal
that steel framed homes have straighter walls with fewer cracks, and
that there are no "nail pops" to mar the drywall surface.
 Becklin Construction LLC is proud to offer our customers homes that
have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR labeled homes are
independently verified to meet EPA's strict guidelines for energy
performance and deliver significant energy and cost savings. Simply
put, our homes are better for the environment and better for you.
Learn more about ENERGY STAR labeled homes at
www.energystar.gov.
Improved and effective use of insulation helps achieve even
temperatures throughout the house while using less energy. The
result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
High-performance windows help keep heat in during winter and out
during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that
can discolor carpets and furniture.
Tight ducts and tight construction help eliminate drafts, moisture,
dust, pests, and pollen. This improves comfort and quality of indoor
air, while lowering maintenance costs.
More efficient and properly installed heating and cooling systems
use less energy, which reduces utility bills. These systems also
turn on and off less frequently, removing more humidity and
providing better comfort.
Becklin Construction LLC
 2823 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 298-4555 (FAX) 298-9455
E-mail: ed1@becklinhomes.com
ROC# 177715 class KB-02
|
