Masonry; Separating Fact from Fiction

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Masonry Separating Fact from Fiction
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• When it comes to masonry, there are plenty of
  amazing facts about this sturdy, long-lasting
  material, and plenty of fiction, too! To separate
  the myths from whats actually true about
  masonry, weve compiled a list of some of the
  best truths and lies
• Fact!
• Masonry is fire resistant in fact, masonry
  offers the best fire resistance of any building
  material, and this is because it doesnt burn,
  melt or bend. Dont believe it? Check out the
  premiums for insurance on a masonry building and
  its content. Whether its your business or your
  home, a fire-resistant material is always going
  to give you, and the building, the very best
  protection against the devastating impact of a
  fire.

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• Fiction!
• Masonry construction is sloooooooow actually,
  when you use a professional masonry contractor,
  masonry systems are a much quicker process, and
  as soon as you decide to begin a building
  protection, it can begin! With no time spent
  poring over shop drawings, or wasted waiting for
  off-site fabrication, if footings take a day, the
  brick and block can be locally sourced and being
  laid down the very next day.

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• Fact!
• Masonry saves on maintenance costs because it
  doesnt rust, shatter, dent, buckle, warp or rot,
  masonry never needs to be cleaned or repainted.
  Even if a heavy object or vehicle topples into
  the masonry wall, it wont crack or crumble,
  making it an extremely durable and low
  maintenance material for any building.
• Fiction!
• Weather extremes can affect masonry this popular
  myth has been officially debunked thanks to
  updated all-weather practices like the
  All-Weather Councils Recommended Practices and
  Guide Specifications for Cold Weather Masonry
  Construction. Nowadays, a reputable masonry
  contractor can continue with his work whatever
  the weather.

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• Fact!
• Masonry can help keep the momentum of a job
  there until the project is in its final phase,
  masonry contractors add a kind of momentum that
  is often lacking in other types of construction
  projects, when various tradespeople involved,
  frequently come and go. And a project wit
  momentum, is far more likely to be finished on
  time, if not early!
• Fact!
• Masonry projects promote continuity because
  masonry contractors are always on site, working
  on the project, they get a much better feel for
  it and can avoid making mistakes, or quickly
  correct them without causing any delay to the
  build.

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• Overall, masonry constructions guarantee you
  exactly the kind of building you had expected,
  and wanted, and this is mainly due to the
  continuity mentioned in the very last fact above.
  When you work with a professional masonry
  contractor, your building will be customized and
  competitively priced, and constructed using local
  people and local materials.
• So, get your facts about masonry right, before
  you listen to the myths!

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  masonry contractor 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 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.