Homes that people want to live in. Homes that last....Homes that people want to live in. Homes that...
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Homes that people want to live in. Homes that last. Masonry homes provide superior performance benefits, both in construction and in use. Energy saving The thermal performance of concrete and masonry homes can provide homeowners with the lowest energy bills because of the superior insulation, airtightness and thermal mass. Long life Purchasing a home is a major investment and the inherent performance of concrete and masonry provides robust and secure homes that will last for many generations. Low fire risk Concrete and masonry are non-combustible protecting life and property safety for occupants. During construction, these properties also protect the developer and surrounding community from spread of flame. Quiet Masonry walls can support precast floors which do not squeak: 48% of homeowner noise issues raised with NHBC for detached homes were creaking floors (NHBC Foundation Report NF56). Flood resilient Homes built from concrete and masonry suffer less damage because they are robust, dimensionally stable and do not rot. Visit www.modernmasonry.co.uk for: - Explanations of different blocks, bricks and mortar - Evidence for properties and performance - Understanding of design and guidance - Case studies www.modernmasonry.co.uk @masonrymodern Modern Masonry Alliance is affiliated to MPA British Precast. Project: Derwenthope, York PC21732 Concrete Ctr MMA Full Page Ad_March 17.indd 1 15/05/2017 14:37
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Homes that people want to live in. Homes that last.Masonry homes provide superior performance benefi ts, both in construction and in use.
Energy savingThe thermal performance of concrete and masonry homes can provide homeowners with the lowest energy bills because of the superior insulation, airtightness and thermal mass.
Long lifePurchasing a home is a major investment and the inherent performance of concrete and masonry provides robust and secure homes that will last for many generations.
Low fi re riskConcrete and masonry are non-combustible protecting life and property safety for occupants. During construction, these properties also protect the developer and surrounding community from spread of fl ame.
Quiet Masonry walls can support precast fl oors which do not squeak: 48% of homeowner noise issues raised with NHBC for detached homes were creaking fl oors (NHBC Foundation Report NF56).
Flood resilientHomes built from concrete and masonry suffer less damage because they are robust, dimensionally stable and do not rot.
Visit www.modernmasonry.co.uk for:
- Explanations of different blocks, bricks and mortar
- Evidence for properties and performance- Understanding of design and guidance- Case studies
www.modernmasonry.co.uk
@masonrymodern
Modern Masonry Alliance is affi liated to MPA British Precast.
Project: Derwenthope, York
PC21732 Concrete Ctr MMA Full Page Ad_March 17.indd 1 15/05/2017 14:37
