Concrete Masonry

Concrete Masonry

Sustainability of Concrete masonry

CCMA stands for Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association. It is a non-profit trade organization. This association focuses on promoting the premium utilization of technical information, masonry materials, the benefits as well as economics using masonry and codes for the commercial and housing construction markets.

Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association offers not only education but also promotional assistance and advocacy to all its members. Concrete masonry product has advanced characteristics. It does not have any negative impacts on the environment. Furthermore, it has insect and fire resistant characteristics.

Using this environment friendly product for creating new looks become superior. There are couples of reasons why to use concrete masonry. First, one is the Green building and another is Sustainability.

First, we will look at what is the sustainability. It is the tolerance capability to experience, suffer or undergo without yielding or surrendering. Throughout its all the stages in the life span from raw material manufacture to destruction, concrete is an ally of the environment. Concrete masonry builds the rust free structures that will never burn or rot. They help to build long-lasting structures having great durability. It is very amazing to know that concrete building products have twice or thrice times the life span as compared to other building materials. That is why they are used for sustainable house construction. Day by day, these products are gaining increased popularity.

Another interesting thing about concrete masonry is it stays cool in the summer season and hot in the winter season. This is because the thermal mass of concrete permits it to store up the energy. Furthermore, utilization of concrete masonry products can help to save the utility bills over than 3%. Limestone is the most significant raw material used in the cement of concrete masonry. Moreover, the mineral ‘limestone’ is found in great quantity in nature. However, various waste by-products from different steel mills, manufacturing units and power plants can be used for the production of concrete.

Like wood, when exposed to the elements, concrete does not rot or warp. Its sustenance capability to all weather damages makes it to have a longer life. With concrete masonry used for building house, there are fewer chances of termites, rodents and ants to invade your home.

Sustainability of the concrete masonry makes it useful for long lasting and resistant construction. CCMA provides assistance to enhance the entire industrial viewpoint and knowledge towards the use of masonry products. It focuses on the use of block masonry applications for concrete viable buildings, paving walls, concrete masonry, retaining walls, etc. for further enhancement in the construction sector. It has helped to change our vision towards the utilization of several products, which are environment friendly.

About the Author

Bryan Kamatoy is an architect who has been in the industry for more than 15 yrs. He also works on row house design and concrete paving design. You can find his advice here on CCMA. He is an active participant in the online community, offering advice on concrete block houses.

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