Masonry Magazine April 2004 Page. 28
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION IS MAGIC
It combines basic materials from the earth with the creativity of the designer and the precision of the masonry craftsperson. Mix these together and KAZAAM... a beautiful building of enduring beauty appears before our eyes. But masonry magic is no mere illusion. Its beauty is real, as are the cost savings over the life of the building.
Of course, it's easy enough for us in the masonry industry to sing the praises of the final product. We see these advantages every day as new masonry buildings pop up on the horizon...
For those of you who are not as familiar with masonry's advantages, we have collected two case studies of recently constructed projects in St. Louis. Let's explore why the owners and architects decided to build with masonry, as well as why they wouldn't hesitate to build with masonry again in the future.
THE MAGIC OF MASONRY: Real Benefits, Not Illusions
By Jeff Klayman
Managing Editor,
Masonry Institute of St. Louis publications