Masonry Magazine August 1999 Page. 37
High Performance
SmartWall Has The Answers Mason Friendly Fewer Mason Injuries. Extend Up to 40% Mason Careers Less Weight Cost Speedy Expands Effective Construction Masonry Market Excellent Energy Performance. Exceptional Reduced Heating & Fire Resistance Cooling Cost Built-In Multiple Sizes, Advan- Shapes, Textures & Load Greater tages Colors Available Design Flexibility High Strength. Less Chipping Excellent Durability. Low Maintenance Unparalleled Quiet Safety Features Comfort Exceeds All Building Codes and Standards Requirements Max. Weight 8x8x16" 26 lbs; 12x8x16" 36 lbs Max. Unit Weight 93 lbs./ft² Min. Net Area Strength: 2500 psi
SmartWall is a certified high performance concrete masonry wall system that outperforms other masonry and non-masonry wall systems. In terms of weight, energy efficiency, maintenance, appearance, fire resistance, durability and strength, SmartWall provides unique advantages that make it a most cost competitive solution to many of today's design and construction challenges. The growing cost of construction, and the heightened focus on energy and real world fire performance have created a demand for high performance masonry materials. SmartWall meets the needs of today's market, and gives specifiers all the best reasons to choose concrete masonry over competing wall systems. Many SmartWall projects are already in service, including strip malls, office buildings, high rises, and other structures. Get all the facts on high performance SmartWall, and ask for it at a block manufacturer near you. SmartWall has the answers!
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