The Masonry Advantage

Masonry is unique among building materials.

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Masonry is the art of shaping and arraigning units to form walls and other elements. Masonry can be clay, stone, concrete block or manufactured stone. It's a time-tested material - the Great Wall of China, the Roman Coliseum and nearly every structure over 500 years old! 

Advantages for your building: 

• Masonry provides several functions simultaneously - there are many features in one product 
• Construction schedule - one trade (mason) on site can start as soon at the foundations are poured 
• Structural wall and the finished surface in one 
• Multiple colors, patterns and shapes available for a unique design 
• Independent movement of masonry and framing 
• Thermal, sound and fire rating capabilities 
• Compressive strength and with reinforcing, tensile strength to get the building height you want 
• Low long term maintenance 
• Lower cost per square foot than steel beams and columns 
• Lasting presence  
• "Green" - its long, long life cycle makes it a very "green" system and at the same time its durability saves money over the decades 

Good to know: 

• Attention to detail is crucial to avoid cracks  
• It's weather sensitive, so start in the spring  
• Construction can be slower because the walls go up before the roof goes on 

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