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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry. Benefits of Sustainable Masonry Longer lifespan : Masonry structures can last decades or even centuries, lessening the need for costly repairs or replacements.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Air leakage at a soffit-to-wall transition due to discontinuity of the air barrier at structure-to-wall penetrations within the masonry cavity pictured with thermography during ASTM E1186, Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems, Practice 4.2.1, Infrared Scanning with Depressurization/Pressurization.

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities

BDC Network

In the 1800s, large wood buildings fell out of favor due to the widespread damage caused during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a catalyst for the use of other building materials such as steel, concrete and brick masonry. Thanks to advancements in fire suppression, this is no longer an issue today.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

REALIZE-CAs proposed retrofit package includes prefabricated wall panels, high-performance windows, doors, and roofs, solar power, as well as all-electric appliances and more efficient mechanical systems. Expansion joints are sealed with a flexible thermal barrier to accommodate any slight building movement or irregularities in the masonry.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

Commercial Construction Blog

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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KWK Architects Designs Reinforced Rooms at Residence Halls to Protect Students from Tornadoes, Severe Weather

Civil + Structural Engineer

These tornado-safe rooms are typically small, above- or below-ground structures made of concrete, masonry or steel that are proven to withstand extreme winds, even those produced by EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes. Concrete Masonry – These safe rooms are constructed of individual blocks, set in place with rebar and fully grouted.

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Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Echelon Masonry. Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. Engineered wall assemblies, known as rainscreen, have emerged that replicate the look of full bed masonry. By Michael Vaughn.