Masonry Facts
 

: Many of the world's architectural achievements were built with masonry.

: Masonry is the most environmentally-friendly building system available.

: Masonry is resistant to fire, earthquakes, and sound.

: The skill and precision of the mason can never be replaced by machines.

: Architects and builders choose masonry for its beauty, versatility, and durability.

: Brick is man's oldest manufactured product.

: Sun-baked clay bricks were used in buildings over 6,000 years ago.

: Brick is composed of shale and clay.

: Brick is fired in kilns of approximately 2,000ยบ F.

: Concrete blocks are composed of cement, sand, and lightweight aggregate.

: When exposed to fire, masonry does not burn, melt, twist or warp.

: Masonry construction requires less insulation than other building systems.

: Masonry is slow to absorb or lose heat.

: Masonry can be easily recycled.

: Masonry does not emit toxins during a fire.

: Masonry materials do not emit volatile gases.

: Masonry buildings have been known to last for hundreds - even thousands - of years.

: Masonry materials come in hundreds of colors and decorative finishes.

: Masonry offers great design versatility.

: Over 70% of the buildings in the world are built of masonry.

: Masonry structures have lower insurance costs than non-masonry structures.

: Masonry materials are made entirely or primarily of natural ingredients.

: Masonry materials include clay brick, concrete masonry units and stone.

: Brick homes command an average 6% higher resale price than non-brick homes.

: Masonry guidelines ensure that structures are built to resist fire, hail and wind.

: Masonry ordinances are growing in popularity in every part of the country.

: Masonry buildings show little distress from impact of flying debris during tornados.

: Masonry's life cycle is unsurpassed by any other building material.

: Masonry enhances the occupants' comfort & health.

: Masonry is fireproof, and water and insect resistant.

: Masonry is virtually impervious to the ravages of time and weather.

: Masonry is a natural insulator.

: Masonry is anything constructed of the materials such as stone, brick or block.

: Masonry is resistant to mold.

: Masonry is one hundred percent durable.

: Masonry does not support mold growth.

: Masonry does not provide a food source for mold spores.

: Masonry limits moisture penetration.

: Masonry is a skilled trade that takes much time, effort and talent to learn.

: Masonry allows for more creativity and flexibility in designing projects.

: A mason knows different patterns, textures and colors to create a beautiful product.

: Every brick and block must be laid by hand, and requires the skill of a craftsman.

: Protective sheet enclosed work areas allow masons to work throughout the year.

: Masons must be able to read blueprints and understand building codes.

: Masonry has been used for more than 6000 years.

: The United States standard brick size is 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 8 inches.

: Masonry will not decay or rot if exposed to mold.

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