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Building your dream home – one brick, block or stone at a time

(NC)—The definition of a dream home can be subjective and often varies from one person to the next. However, according to a recent survey conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of MasonryWorx, an association of masonry professionals committed to creating beautiful communities across the province, Ontarians definitely have a clear vision of their dream home and how it would be built. When asked to describe their dream home, an overwhelming majority of Ontarians said that it would be a fully detached house (91 per cent) and that it would be built using masonry products (81 per cent). "Buying any home – let alone your dream home – is a serious investment," says Judy Pryma, President of MasonryWorx. "While brick, block and stone have long been popular choices for building, this survey clearly shows that Ontarians really value the benefits of solid, beautiful, environmentally friendly construction." So, what are the benefits of building with brick, block or stone? In addition to being environmentally friendly, homes built with masonry offer many advantages, including: • Fire protection – masonry walls are non-combustible, and help minimize the risk of fire spreading from within, and to/from neighbouring buildings; • Mould resistance – typical masonry wall construction is effective at preventing toxic mould growth because they don't provide a needed source of food and they resist the penetration of water; • Noise reduction – because masonry products are so dense, they provide a highly effective barrier to sound; • Higher resale value – research has shown that the resale value of a masonry home is six per cent higher than that of a home with non-masonry cladding. Ontarians, for the most part, appear to be aware of the benefits of masonry products. The long life span, low maintenance costs and superior fire resistance offered by masonry buildings are the most recognized benefits (77%), but many of the others are also widely known. "It's no surprise that the benefits of masonry are well known," says Pryma. "Architects and builders, however, may want to note their popularity as half of all Ontarians intend to change their current housing arrangement in the future – by upgrading, downsizing or purchasing their first home. This is a great opportunity to design and build homes that will meet their dreams." For more information on the benefits of building with masonry products, visit www.masonryworx.com. Credit: www.newscanada.com

 

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