What Type of Stone Masonry Should You Use to Build Your Home?

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What Type of Stone Masonry Should You Use to
Build Your Home?
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• As one of the oldest methods of construction
  known to man, masonry has been used to build many
  important, unique and historic structures the
  world over, and thanks to its durability and
  strength, many of them are still standing today.
• Masonry is described as the art of laying down
  different materials, such as brick, stone and
  concrete blocks, in a sequence with mortar, to
  achieve a uniform element of a buildings design.
• When it comes to knowing what type of masonry you
  should use to build your home, there are a few
  different factors to consider when looking at
  each option

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• Stone masonry
• Youd be hard pushed to find a construction
  material stronger, more durable and more
  resistant to weather than stone. Without
  swelling, bending, warping, splintering and
  denting, or being affected by wind, rain, hail,
  sleet and snow, its easy to see why stone
  masonry is a popular choice for construction
  companies and individuals alike.
• Brick masonry
• Using burnt clay bricks, a masonry contractor
  will select the right size, position and number
  of openings when building a structure, to ensure
  it can perform at its optimum.

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• Block masonry
• This category can be divided into two types of
  masonry
• Solid concrete block masonry
• A relatively new material, solid concrete block
  masonry units are heavy and help to give
  stability to a structure. Manufactured in large
  sizes, they can be assembled in less time than
  brick masonry, making them a cost and time
  effective choice.

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• Hollow concrete masonry
• Requiring less manpower to lift the hollow blocks
  and place them at a certain height, and with less
  need of steel in RCC structures to support the
  weight of solid concrete blocks, hollow concrete
  masonry is often used where weight and manpower
  is of concern. Commonly used in residential
  buildings, schools, churches and other public
  buildings, hollow concrete masonry is well suited
  for the construction of low cost housing.

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• Veneer masonry
• The masonry of choice for home building and
  remodeling projects, veneer masonry gives the
  appearance of a solid brick or stone wall while
  being more economical and having greater
  insulating properties. Used as an addition to
  traditional wood frame structures, it can be
  placed on concrete block walls and can be used to
  cover an entire wall, or made to stop at the
  level of the window sill.

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• Composite masonry
• Composite masonry is when two or more types of
  building materials are used in construction, and
  its commonly used to improve the appearance of a
  building, or to take advantage of available
  materials for economic purposes.
• Reinforced masonry
• This construction system involves the use of
  steel to reinforce masonry, and bars or mesh are
  typically placed in the mortar or in the holes
  filled with concrete or grout. This technique
  allows for seismic loads and energy dissipation
  capacity to be significantly improved, and is
  stronger and able to resist lateral loading far
  better than standard masonry.

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• For more detailed advice and guidance about which
  type of masonry would best suit the construction
  project you have in mind, consult with an
  experienced masonry contractor in your area.
• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Queens New York. From
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