Masonry Facts

• Many of the great wonders of the world such as the Great Pyramids, are also made from masonry.
• Masonry is the longest lasting of all building materials, known to last hundreds or even thousands of years.
• The life cycle cost of masonry is the best value in building materials around the world.
• Masonry provides excellent sound insulation, increasing privacy and comfort even in busy areas.
• Energy conservation is as great as 35% with a masonry veneer alone.
• Masonry responds slowly to temperature gradations, making it more energy efficient than other building materials.
• Building with any masonry at all, offers an average of 6% higher resale value than a like home without masonry.
• Pound per Pound Masonry is 10 times cheaper.
• Masonry provides the best fire resistance of any building material because it cannot burn, melt or bend.
• A masonry building requires a minimum of maintenance primarily because masonry does not rust, shatter, warp, dent, buckle or rot, and there is no need for cleaning or repainting.
• Masonry provides the owner and designer with unequaled value and flexibility at a reasonable cost.
• Using a Masonry System means that construction can begin immediately and continue without delay because no shop drawings are necessary.