Masonry is traditional, and a very popular construction technique around the world. It holds up the units together with a mortar and fills the gaps to develop a solid bond.
Masonry construction is very long-lasting, safe, and can be very beautiful and desirable results, depending upon the owner’s recommendations. It can be used to build interior and exterior structures of a building or home.
A masonry technique can affect the visual appearance & strength of a construction.
There are three types of Masonry work:
- Brick: Bricks are made up of sand & clay with a rectangular shape. Most of the time, these are used to build a structure stacking one on another such as exteriors, building walls, fireplace surrounding, etc. brick masonry materials are the least expensive & easily available.
- Stone: Stones are kind of stones with different shapes & sizes and come in different colors. They can also be stacked the same like bricks to provide strength and durability. Stones are usually more expensive than other masonry materials but they are weather-resistant, have good strength & need low maintenance.
- Concrete: Concrete Masonry is also very popular and great for most the project. It is a mix of cement, sand & gravel. It can be used to fill up the cracks and can be done with a smooth or broom finish. Concrete Masonry can be customized according to the owner’s recommendations. It is also weather resistant & durable.
Masonry benefits:
- Durable: Masonry-constructed buildings are durable and long-lasting. It can resist extreme weather conditions, water damage, mold infection, and many more. The Masonry construction materials provide a quiet interior as it reduce the loud noise pressure.
- Fire resistance: Masonry materials are fireproof & non-combustible which protects your building or home from fire hazards. Hence, it’s safe and sound for the residents. It also helps control the temperature of your interior, for example, it allows the thermal mass to provide warmth inside your home.
- Weather resistant: The strength & durability of Masonry materials also help the construction from the weather conditions & potential damages such as heavy wind or natural disasters. It’s a very good investment to save your time & money.
- Structure diversity: Another great significance of Masonry is that it allows you to choose or design the structures according to your requirements and desires. There are many different colors and shapes or sizes of stone to choose from and enhance the visual appeal of the structure. It can provide your structure with an elegant appearance and also increase its selling value.
There are many significant of Masonry for your constructions & we provide you the best advice according to your requirements and recommendations.