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Deco Crete Designs LLC
133 Enterprise Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
T: 504.367.6777
F: 504.367.6781
TF: 866.967.6777
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Concrete FAQs
Concrete... the smart choice!
- Concrete is one of the most versatile, durable, and cost-effective building materials known to man. It's environmentally sustainable, with "green" credentials that outperform both steel and timber.
- Second only to water, concrete is the second most consumed substance on earth.
- Concrete can reduce energy consumption by as much as 50% due to it's excellent thermal mass energy consumption.
- Concrete is a very small contributor to greenhouse gases.
- Concrete is completely non-combustible (classified as an A1 fire resistant material) and has a slow rate of heat transfer, making it highly effective against the spread of fire.
What Makes Concrete a Sustainable Building Material? [read more...]

Concrete Benefits
There are many benefits to choosing concrete...
- Concrete is a "green" building material [read more...]
- Concrete is non-allergenic - it does not harbor dust, dirt, pollen and other allergens.
- Concrete is "Pet Friendly" - accidents wipe up with a damp cloth!
- Concrete requires very little maintainenance and is easy clean.
- Concrete is energy efficient. It maintains a constant temperature (cool in summer and warm in winter).
- Concrete is exceptionally durable (unlike carpets which need to be replaced periodically).
- Concrete allows endless possibilities for creative custom design... from traditional to contemporary.
- Concrete can simulate the look of other materials. It can be colored, textured and stamped to resemble brick, flagstone, wood, slate, marble and granite - at a fraction of the cost.
The rich and luxurious appearance of decorative concrete makes it the preferred floor for many luxury homes and upscale retailers.
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