Masonry construction has been the material of choice for many years because of its strength and resistance to fire, noise, and insects. It provides numerous benefits, including energy efficiency, design flexibility, enhanced safety, and unmatched durability. As wood framing increases in cost, masonry construction remains a cost-effective option with a long service life.
Safety and Durability
Concrete masonry offers enhanced strength and resistance. It withstands extreme events and provides unmatched safety and security from inclement weather including tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, and more. Masonry construction is fire resistant and will protect your investment in your building and its contents.
When multifamily residential structures are destroyed or damaged by storms, fire, flooding, or other disasters, entire communities are at risk. Concrete masonry provides a solution to build structures that recover quicker and more efficiently or have a minimized impact.
Low Life Cycle Cost and Energy Efficiency
Concrete masonry allows the architecture to be built and finished with one unit and one laying operation. The variety of colors, finishes, and textures eliminates the need for additional wall coverings. The durability of concrete results in less repairs and lasting color performance in all climates.
Concrete masonry can be designed to drastically decrease thermal transfer and heat loss. County Materials manufactures a variety of masonry units that are engineered to enhance R-values, increasing energy performance. The inherent thermal mass of concrete provides similar thermal performance as heavily insulated frame buildings, keeping energy bills low and occupants comfortable.
Sustainability
Concrete masonry units have low embodied carbon compared to other building systems. County Materials manufactures a variety of concrete units that support sustainability practices and design. Our concrete products are a practical solution for sustainable construction because they are locally sourced from natural resources and reduce the carbon footprint for hauling heavy materials.
We offer products that are manufactured with pre-consumer recycled content in the manufacturing process, including Premier Ultra® Burnished Masonry Units and Heritage Collection™ Designer Concrete Brick.
County Materials’ concrete masonry can provide a durable and efficient construction solution for your next project. To learn more, contact our Customer Service Team at (800) 242-7733.
