Home Buyers View larger photo Typical basement with concrete block.
While you're in the basement, think of the peace of mind you would have knowing your family is safe in a steel-reinforced concrete shelter should a hazardous storm such as a hurricane or tornado strike . In 1998 a Reward home stood up to winds of more than 200 mph. Reward helps keep you safe from fire , too. Because Reward forms are made of fire retardant expanded polystyrene they don't keep burning once the external source of the flame is removed. And if a fire were ever to reach the forms, the smoke produced would release only half the amount of toxins as the smoke from a pine board.