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BENEFITS OF CONCRETE MASONRY


Concrete masonry can be used in gravity walls, veneer walls retaining walls and pavements. Concrete masonry pavements are also known as concrete pavers and can be categorised as either segmental concrete pavers or permeable concrete pavers. There are many benefits to using concrete masonry in walls, retaining walls and pavements.

STRENGTH & DURABILITY

STRENGTH & DURABILITY

Concrete masonry has been known as a strong and durable material throughout the ages and was used in Ancient Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples, Roman c ...

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SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Within a property, heating and cooling costs make up 39% of the average home’s energy bills. Over a 50-year period, a life cycle analysis ...

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ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

Concrete masonry walls can block out unwanted noises far better than other lightweight building materials. Concrete masonry structures are known to provid ...

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FIRE SAFETY

FIRE SAFETY

Concrete, in general, is a non-combustible building product, helping reduce the spread of fire. ...

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EASE OF INSTALLATION

EASE OF INSTALLATION

It is usually faster and easy to install a concrete retaining wall. Concrete masonry will also allow you to build curves, angles, or stair ...

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RECYCLABILITY

RECYCLABILITY

Concrete which has been previously used in concrete masonry and paver structures can be crushed and reused as raw materials for the manufacturing of fut ...

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LOW MAINTENANCE

LOW MAINTENANCE

The use of concrete masonry in buildings is well-known throughout the construction industry and this helps to decrease the need for maintaining such str ...

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AESTHETICS

AESTHETICS

The use of concrete masonry and concrete pavers are contemporary and stylish. Individual units are available in a variety of shapes, formations and colo ...

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