What Are the Benefits of Masonry Construction?

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What Are the Benefits of Masonry Construction?
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• If youre planning on having your new home
  professionally constructed, youll need to think
  carefully about what you want it to be made from.
  Masonry construction is a popular choice for many
  homeowners, and can not only make your home look
  great from the outside, but can make your home
  structurally stronger. Among the most common
  types of materials used for masonry construction
  are brick, stone and concrete, and below we look
  at their advantages in more detail
• The benefits of masonry construction for your
  home
• Some of the many benefits of using masonry
  construction for your home are as follows

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• Fireproof your home with non-combustible masonry
• Make your home resistant to rot, pests, mold and
  fungus
• Give your home an attractive rustic or elegant
  look
• Strong and durable, masonry construction can
  withstand large amounts of weight
• Water resistant, it will protect your home
  against damage from extreme storms, heat and cold
• Masonry construction requires no maintenance
• Add value to your home and lower your energy
  bills thanks to its insulating properties

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• A home built using masonry construction is
  structurally stronger
• Keep outside noise, outside masonry acts as a
  sound barrier
• Overall, masonry construction is cost-effective
  due to its durability, energy saving
  opportunities and low maintenance requirements.
  Also, its fully customizable enabling you to
  aesthetically transform your home in whatever way
  you please.
• Masonry neednt be limited to the building
  itself, either, you can use it to create a stone
  walkway, add masonry siding, a low stone wall
  around the property or even an outdoor fireplace
  or grill for entertaining in the summer months.
• Below are a few types of masonry construction
  commonly used for homes, along with their
  advantages

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• Brick masonry
• A more affordable option, brick masonry can be
  adhered using a variety of mortars according to
  the structural requirements. Because each brick
  has the same shape and size, a clean, symmetrical
  look can be achieved for a home, and they can be
  used to create walkways and walls, too.
• Stone masonry
• Arguably the strongest, most durable and
  weather-resistant of all materials, stone masonry
  is highly recommended for any areas that
  experience busy foot traffic, such as walkways
  and patios, and is great for walls, too. Pleasing
  to the eye, stone masonry comes in a variety of
  colors, sizes and textures and requires minimal
  maintenance and repairs.

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• Concrete block masonry
• Perfect for use on homes that might be vulnerable
  to extreme weather, pets, rot, mold and fire,
  concrete block masonry comes in many sizes,
  finishes and colors and is a good insulator
  against heat, sound and moisture.
• To discuss the benefits of masonry construction
  in greater detail, reach out to a local general
  contractor, who can guide you towards the best
  type of masonry for your specific home build
  project.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  and one of the best construction companies in
  Astoria 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
  Astoria 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.