Safety is of utmost concern during the design and construction of a home, office building, or other structure. When considering the safety of any structure, one of the first considerations should be the fire-resistance levels of its materials. The L. Suzio York Hill Companies, a premier supplier of asphalt crushed stone and ready-mix concrete products in south central Connecticut, says that concrete is one of the safest and most fire-resistant building materials available

Because of its inherent fire resistance, concrete offers numerous benefits as a building material, including:

• Low Cost: Concrete effectively reduces the risk of a costly fire for a very low initial outlay.
• Less Additional Fire Protection: Because it simply does not burn, concrete structures often require no additional fire protection, which reduces overall costs and further minimizes maintenance requirements.
• Structural Integrity: Because ready-mix concrete products do not burn, your building’s structural integrity will remain intact during a fire. In the event of a blaze, this will minimize clean-up and repair, and you almost certainly will not have to raze a concrete building due to safety concerns after a fire.
• Slow Heat Transfer: Concrete has strong insulating properties that slow the rate of heat transfer. This means concrete acts as a fire shield and can prevent other flammable materials, like wood, drywall, and furniture, from igniting, and thus, reduce the amount of overall damage in the event of a fire.

When you need crushed stone, asphalt, or ready-mix concrete products in the Meriden, CT area, contact The L. Suzio York Hill Companies, the most trusted material supply company in south central Connecticut. Visit them online or call (203) 237-8421 for more information.