9 Reasons Why Masonry Construction Is A Sound Investment

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9 Reasons Why Masonry Construction Is A Sound
Investment
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• Providing one of the best returns on a
  construction investment in the architectural
  industry, masonry construction has many
  advantages below are just 9 of them
• Extremely durable and long-lasting
• Solid and strong, masonry can stand up to a lot,
  and wont dent or break under even the toughest
  of conditions.
• Maintenance needs are greatly reduced
• Being so durable, masonry requires less repairs
  throughout its lengthy lifespan, and doesnt
  require continual painting and maintenance thanks
  to its color and weather-resistant brilliance.

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• Resistant to fire
• Unable to burn, masonry helps protect not only
  the building, but its contents and your
  investment. Fire and separation walls are often
  made from concrete masonry because its elements
  are noncombustible, fire resistant and strong,
  and masonry fire walls are economical to
  construct.
• Maintains structural integrity
• With fantastic load bearing capacity for
  supporting roofs and additional floors, masonry
  is suitable for use with a variety of roofing
  systems, and is also able to effectively resist
  the force of heavy snows and wind shears.

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• Easily accommodating vertical steel reinforcement
  thanks to the cavities in the concrete blocks,
  masonry is exceptionally reliable and has long
  been used to construct government, institutional,
  industrial and commercial buildings.
• Insurance rates are lower
• Providing buildings with a higher degree of
  protection against break-ins, fire and extreme
  weather conditions, when you use masonry to
  construct a building, you can help lower your
  insurance rates.

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• Superior insulating qualities
• More effective at insulating against external
  temperatures than metal, concrete masonry walls
  help to maintain a constant temperature inside a
  building, while lowering the cost of heating and
  cooling. Requiring lower insulation levels due to
  their mass, concrete masonry buildings and cavity
  walls provide ample opportunities to obtain high
  R values.
• Environmentally friendly
• Additional environmental health safety benefits
  can be achieved by using pre-finished masonry
  units, such as colored Fullface Split and Ultra
  Burnished units, that have been made with
  integral water repellent such products dont
  emit volatile organic compounds into the air.

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• Noise pollution is reduced
• Whether a building is being used for residential
  or commercial purposes, excess or unwanted noise
  can be a significant distraction and disturbance.
  When a building is constructed with concrete
  masonry, however, its mass and rigidity make it
  extremely effective at reducing the transmission
  of unwanted noise and sound.
• Resale value is increased
• Because masonry buildings typically look more
  appealing and attractive than metal ones, and
  maintain their level of appeal for far longer,
  they can make you more money for your buck when
  it comes to reselling.

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• The above 9 reasons clearly demonstrate that
  masonry construction is far superior than other
  building materials, and is an investment that
  will reward you for years to come. Consult with a
  reputable construction company today to find out
  how masonry could turn your building into a safe,
  attractive and durable money maker.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Queens, NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services to customers in Astoria and
  the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
  big. If you are looking for a masonry contractor
  in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.