Concrete
Masonry
Concrete masonry or blockwork has a long association with
residential construction in New Zealand. As well as offering
all the positive attributes of the other forms of concrete
it is an easy format to use. The use of concrete masonry has
been well supported by the block manufacturers throughout
the country. Special profiles are available to suit all the
detailing conditions that can be anticipated. The range of
products continues to be expanded as blocks with special surface
finishes, sizes and thermal characteristics are put to the
market.
| Advantages
of concrete masonry
- economy - particularly when the
construction module is fully exploited
- does not require special or costly
equipment to install
- modular units are relatively easy
to handle and can be delivered to most buildings sites
- stop and start of construction
is easy to incorporate
- structurally and architecturally
range of profiles allowing for most detailing requirements
- interesting architectural
scale and surface textures
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Cement Association |
Time pressures and increases in the cost of construction have
meant that this effective traditional method of construction
has generally been replaced by the single skin masonry wall.
This change has been justified through the development of new
materials which effectively seal the external surfaces while
also serving as paint or plaster finishes.
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Last update on page:
14-Jul-2005
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