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Habitat Builds First Concrete Home in Canada
The first concrete Habitat house in Canada and the first in North America to have Ductal® countertops was built this spring by volunteers, including 40 Lafarge construction materials employees from Calgary, Alberta and a neighboring cement plant at Exshaw.
“This is a day to celebrate a life-long dream for David and Katherine Milum and their three children, a day to celebrate the six-year partnership of Lafarge and Calgary Habitat and a day to celebrate the work of hard-working and dedicated volunteers,” said Diane Read, manager of public affairs for Habitat for Humanity — Calgary.
Accepting the keys to the new home, David Milum said that his family was not only looking forward to living in a safe, decent and affordable home, but also would be comparing heating bills with their new neighbors this winter, since concrete homes are known for their terrific insulating properties.
For more information about concrete homes and NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council, e-mail Dawn Faull, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8362.
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