One of the silver linings to a recession is that prices typically come down. This is especially true in the construction industry, where many architects have found their projects are beating budgets from 10% to 30% or more.
So what does this mean for designers? It means that you can afford to use more masonry in more places than ever before. We have seen block buildings turn to brick buildings. Interior walls that once were finished with sheetrock and paint, can be built with more durable masonry surfaces. On one project, the designer incorporated structural groundface block as an interior finish, with insulation between that wythe and the outer wythe of brick. He achieved tremendous durability, high insulation value, and best of all, no maintenance and no paint.
There has never been a better time to upgrade your project with the higher end finish of masonry. It's a local, sustainable, durable and aesthetically pleasing material that fits comfortably in both exterior and interior environments. And, today, it is quite the bargain.
Sincerely,
Gary Zagelow
Commercial Sales Manager
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