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INFORMATIVE BROCHURE |
DIVERSE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS WITH CONCRETE MASONRY |
We can do better. We must do better. Building better buildings will have a direct impact on our changing climate. And building better buildings also means selecting the best material. Concrete masonry and its family of building products are by far one of the most sustainable, encompassing all the qualities of an environmentally responsible material. |
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CONCRETE MASONRY & THERMAL MASS |
Buildings constructed with masonry can require 18% - 70%
less insulation than similar frame buildings, while still providing an equivalent level of energy efficient performance. |
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2009 BUILDING CODES FOR MASONRY
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As part of the series of changes incorporated into the 2009 IBC provisions, the masonry design and construction requirements have been significantly streamlined through the removal of redundant and confusing requirements.
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| MASONRY CONCRETE & THE LEED® PROGRAM |
| Concrete Masonry can provide a significant contribution to
meeting LEED® Green Building Certification. |
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| NEW ASTM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE LINTELS |
| ASTM C 1623 is the new Standard Specification for
Manufactured Concrete Masonry Lintels and was adopted in 2006 and references solid reinforced lintels only. |
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| CRACK CONTROL IN CONCRETE WALLS |
| Whenever materials with different properties are combined in
a wall, like concrete masonry units, reinforcing steel, grout and mortar, a potential exists for cracking. |
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| CONCRETE MASONRY FACE SHELL THICKNESS REDUCED BY ASTM |
| ASTM approved a revision to ASTM C 90 Standard Specification
for Load bearing Concrete Masonry Units that reduces the minimum face shell thickness for 10 inch and larger units to 1 ¼ inches,
the same as used for 8 inch concrete masonry units. |
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| COST COMPARISON STUDY |
| A Cost Comparison Study was completed recently by an
independent engineering firm and the results show that masonry walls with pre-cast plank floors account for a minimal 2%
increase in overall construction cost! |
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| CLAY BRICK BANDING INTO CONCRETE MASONRY |
| Combining masonry units of various sizes, colors and
finishes provides an aesthetic versatility that is virtually endless. |
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| INCREASED GROUT LIFT HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS |
The maximum height for a grout lift* has been increased
from: 5’ to 12’ 8”
*increment of grout height within a total grout pour |
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INFORMATIVE BROCHURE |
| THE COMMON SENSE BASEMENT FOR YOUR HOME |
Think SMART - increase your living space with a cost effective, energy efficient and DRY concrete block basement.
ECONOMICAL + ENERGY EFFICIENT + MOLD RESISTANT &
STRONG & DURABLE
Construct your basement with concrete block and comply with the International Residential Code (IRC). |
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