--- title: The Nordby Effect | concrete description: "concrete | The official Nordby blog featuring project stories, tips, and videos from each of the Nordby entities: Commercial, Signature Homes, Signature Builders, Wine Caves, Winery Advisors, Metal Buildings, Custom Projects, and CannaBuild." --- [![Nordby](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png "Nordby")](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net) - [Wine Caves](http://winecaves.nordby.net) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net/) - [Wine Caves](https://winecaves.nordby.net/) - Close menu ![](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png) [**MENU ☰**](https://blog.nordby.net/topic/concrete#sidr) # The Nordby Effect ## [10 Things to Consider Before Rocking a Concrete Home](https://blog.nordby.net/10-areas-to-consider-before-rocking-a-concrete-home) Posted by [Craig Nordby](https://blog.nordby.net/author/craig-nordby) on Mar 8, 2018 3:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/NSH_BuildingwithConcreteEmail.jpg)](https://blog.nordby.net/10-areas-to-consider-before-rocking-a-concrete-home) Building with concrete is nothing new. In existence for over 12 million years, it has historical significance.  You’ll find Romans built numerous concrete structures, including the Pantheon. Today, concrete is ubiquitous. This composite material consists of fine and course aggregate bonded by cement and water that hardens over time.  Concrete is chosen for its strength and aesthetic, characteristics particularly attractive for homeowners looking for a resilient dwelling.  This Nordby Effect post discusses things to consider when designing and building a concrete home. 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