Style, Strength, Safety & Savings - A Masonry Home Has it All….

Aug 26, 2011

A recent study shows that 89% of homebuyers prefer a home built with the beauty of masonry. But the reasons to buy a home with brick, block and stone go well beyond aesthetics.

ENERGY EFFICIENT:

Masonry homes retain warmth, reducing energy costs by as much as 13%

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Masonry comes from local sources, and its durability and energy effciency decreases your environmental footprint

HIGHER RESALE VALUE:

Real estate professionals estimate that a brick home has a 6% higher resale value

MAINTENANCE FREE:

The masonry in your home will look good and perform well for many years, reducing maintenance costs

FIRE PROTECTION:

Masonry stands up in extreme conditions. Fire testing shows that a block firewall will block the spread of fire for several hours longer

EXTREME WEATHER PROTECTION:

Brick, block and stone better withstand high winds and extreme weather

PRIVACY:

Masonry provides an effective sound barrier from neighbourhood noise, for peace and quiet in your home

SUPERIOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY:

Masonry materials do not produce volatile organic compounds, so you can breathe easier in a masonry home

MOULD RESISTANCE:

Masonry wall systems offer defined water management strategies that keep your home drier and resist mould

A masonry home adds only 2 to 4% to the cost of your home, so enjoying the benefits of masonry is an investment that pays for itself.

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