Masonry Magazine January 1975 Page.36
Right from the start, masonry saves you money. Engineered load bearing masonry construction, for example, can save up to 30% in initial costs over competitive structural frame systems. The masonry serves as both structure and enclosure while providing a fire, sound and thermal barrier. New masonry technology, such as loadbearing masonry and masonry panels, can substantially reduce construction time, lowering costly construction financing and permitting earlier occupancy.
When completed, a masonry building will provide significant savings in energy costs. Because of their mass, masonry walls can reduce energy use all year long, lowering operating costs and allowing the use of smaller and less expensive heating and cooling equipment.
Finally, masonry walls save money throughout the life of the building because they require little maintenance for care and cleaning. You save money from beginning to end. There are studies available which show just how much money masonry can save you. For free copies, write to us at the address below. When you build with masonry, you build for keeps.
When masonry goes up, costs go down.
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