When you're having a basement installed, you have a few options for construction materials. For instance, you can choose concrete blocks, precast panels, or stone or clay tile. However, the most popular type of basement floor and wall material is poured concrete because it offers several advantages over its competitors; here is a guide to some of them.

5 Benefits of a Poured Concrete Basement Floor & Walls

1. Safety

Poured concrete is exceptionally strong and possesses enormous compressive strength—the ability to withstand loads that tend to reduce a material's size. In fact, it gets stronger as it ages. This makes concrete a preferred construction material and a concrete basement a natural place of refuge during natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms.

2. Density

Poured concrete is considerably denser than other concrete building materials. This makes it less porous and less susceptible to water penetration. Thus, you'll also have fewer problems with flooding, mildew, mold, and algae growth. This is particularly important if you intend to make the basement a finished living area.

3. Fire Resistance

Concrete is essentially fireproof.  Its components—limestone, clay, gypsum, and aggregate materials like sand and gravel—are chemically inert and not susceptible to combustion under normal circumstances. Concrete also maintains its structural integrity even under intense heat.

4. Durability

A single, poured concrete structure forming your basement floor and walls is exceptionally durable. It should last many decades—possibly even centuries—and requires little maintenance in the meantime.

5. Value

Because of its many advantages, a concrete basement adds value to your home and improves the amount you receive during resale. Thus, if you want to maximize your return on investment, this is the material to choose.

For professionally poured concrete walls and basement floor, contact Perinton Masonry, an experienced concrete contractor in Fairport, NY. They are locally owned and operated and have been serving homeowners and businesses in and around Monroe County for over 30 years. In addition to basement floors, they also specialize in patios, sidewalks, and driveways as well as foundation repair and concrete protection. Visit their website to view photos of completed projects, or call (585) 223-3362 to schedule a consultation.