Knowing the walls around you: exterior masonry and stone facades
By Edward Winslow
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Most of us take the walls around us keep to ourselves. We have seen a polished concrete floor and beautiful vaulted ceiling with wood beams dynamics, but we are not usually the walls between the two a second thought. Of course, if we go out, we have to see a nice stone front facade, but what we see is only a part of history.Take a close look at the walls around us.
There are two types of masonry, solid and hollow. The type of wall is selected to answer questions regarding strength, cost, energy saving and climate protection. An exterior wall is attached to a brick wall.
A solid masonry consists of bricks were made of well bonded at each joint with mortar. You can load bearing or not, and are constructed of a variety of building materials. Tiles in brick and concrete are generally used as units of hollow concrete blocks and clay tiles. Composite tiles with blocks header can also be used.
Masonry cavity are also known as cavity walls, because in a sense, an internal air space continues to be built. They are solid or hollow shaft with bricks can be built, it is the arrangement of the blocks that form the passage of air. Hollow masonry offer two major advantages. They act as a barrier against moisture and a natural insulation with air or insulation is needed. Of course, the cavities are left empty during construction, so that should be considered so deadly in the rooms.
The choice of the masonry are in various conditions. Hollow masonry walls have limited economic smart choice for exterior bearing walls are not recommended for very humid climates. ”Curb appeal” Da is a major selling point for many buyers, are made of stone and brick facades often included in the original design or added later.
A facade is a way similar to the paint or wallpaper, you are referring to interior walls. The bricks, tiles or stone does not stand on the roof, but she dresses in the house. Because these materials are more expensive and may not have the strength or performance of their colleagues, less expensive, a stone facade is often the best choice. It can also transform an old house, adding a fresh face and high-end and gave it a new look and exciting.
If you are a stone veneer to an existing property, try a look that blends in finding neighboring properties. The masons are experts in the exterior facades and treatments recommended for the best with the wall behind the stone.
A stone veneer often survived almost all types of coatings, to create a sophisticated look expensive. They are also low maintenance, no need to paint. Stone exterior facades of many property experts as one of the best investments renovation mentioned in preparing your home for resale. Take a look at home remodeling magazines or ask your builder for design ideas.
