If you build with block, you build it once. Concrete masonry stands the test of time, ensuring a legacy that not only lasts but practically pays for itself. Block is strong, durable, and long-lasting. It helps you avoid future repairs as well as high energy consumption, making CMU a sound investment for long-term savings.
CMU block is often more affordable than other building materials like brick or stone. This translates to immediate cost savings on the initial purchase of materials.
Due to their larger size compared to bricks or individual stones, CMU blocks can be laid faster, reducing labor costs associated with construction.
CMU boasts excellent durability and requires minimal maintenance compared to other materials. This translates to lower long-term expenses for repairs and replacements.
Parkrose Middle School is an all-masonry cavity wall project utilizing over 140,000 CMU blocks and 350,000 bricks.
The modern school design features a three-color blend of light reflective ground-face concrete block on the interior, while the exterior boasts a blended brick design. This energy-efficient building was designed to curb energy costs by maximizing natural lighting.
Naperville, Illinois consistently ranks among America’s top cities on several metrics, including lifestyle, safety, green space and education. In 2017, Charleston Building and Development broke ground on a six-unit custom row house residence located near Naperville’s vibrant hub.
In choosing materials for the project, the Charleston team considered several factors, including aesthetics, cost, durability and, most of all, quality. The developer credits Lukasz Kaplinski, owner of Polbro Masonry Inc., for its amazing curb appeal. “He often suggests superior products to us, and this is one of them,” said Erik Van Someren, Charleston’s President of Multi-Family and Development.
The six initial Charleston Row units sold out before construction was completed, which led to plans for Charleston Row II, which also sold out quickly. Van Someren adds, “We are proud that Charleston Row is one of the most recognizable and beautiful buildings in Naperville. It fits nicely into the existing architecture of the city and adds undeniable charm.”
Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington is one of the region’s largest high schools with nearly 1,700 students. It was recently replaced and modernized, condensing 20 buildings from the original 1963 campus to a single, 265,000 square foot two-story building comprising 85 classrooms, a cafeteria and a gymnasium. NAC Architecture entrusted the building envelope to concrete masonry and face brick, with split- and ground-face CMU adding exterior contrast throughout. While students are typically the ones earning the accolades, this striking structure received several Northwest Concrete Masonry Association (NWCMA) awards for exceptional concrete masonry design
Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington is one of the region’s largest high schools with nearly 1,700 students. It was recently replaced and modernized, condensing 20 buildings from the original 1963 campus to a single, 265,000 square foot two-story building comprising 85 classrooms, a cafeteria and a gymnasium. NAC Architecture entrusted the building envelope to concrete masonry and face brick, with split- and ground-face CMU adding exterior contrast throughout. While students are typically the ones earning the accolades, this striking structure received several Northwest Concrete Masonry Association (NWCMA) awards for exceptional concrete masonry design
Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington is one of the region’s largest high schools with nearly 1,700 students. It was recently replaced and modernized, condensing 20 buildings from the original 1963 campus to a single, 265,000 square foot two-story building comprising 85 classrooms, a cafeteria and a gymnasium. NAC Architecture entrusted the building envelope to concrete masonry and face brick, with split- and ground-face CMU adding exterior contrast throughout. While students are typically the ones earning the accolades, this striking structure received several Northwest Concrete Masonry Association (NWCMA) awards for exceptional concrete masonry design
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