You want to protect your family and your belongings. Concrete masonry homes have
a natural strength of 400 lbs per running foot. Wood frame strength is only 80
lbs. As a result, concrete masonry homes offer far greater protection from Mother
Nature:
Protection from Fire:
Concrete
masonry is a non-combustible material.
A raging California fire consumed every
wood-framed home in the vicinity. A masonry home is the
lone survivor.
Protection from Hurricanes/Tornadoes:
Exterior walls and the foundation system
are bound together as one solid unit with concrete and
reinforcing steel.
The devastating effects of a low level hurricane on a wood-framed home in North
Carolina.
Protection from Termites:
There is simply no wood to eat.Therefore,
no expensive and ongoing termite protection measures are
required.
Protection from Rotting:
Again, there is no wood, so no worry
about decay. In addition, the sheer mass and weight of
concrete masonry walls provide excellent resistance to
sound transmission. With our ever-busier and stressful
lives, we look to our homes for comfort, calm and restful
place to return to at the end
of the day.
Insulation from traffic or noisy
neighbors.
A safe living area and feeling
of security.
A strong, beautiful home you
can take pride in.
A solid investment that will
serve and protect you for years to come.
Before: Concrete Masonry Frame
After: “Real Stucco”/Hard Coat
Examples of Standard Masonry Construction Methods Click for detail
Concrete
masonry is a non-combustible material.
Exterior walls and the foundation system
are bound together as one solid unit with concrete and
reinforcing steel. 
