Masonry - An Overview Masonry is a form of construction considered the most durable and strong around the world. This construction form consists of uniting the blocks of material into one structure to make it strong and withstanding any weather or adverse external impacts.
The most common materials used in masonry are brick, stone, concrete blocks, tiles, glass, granite and marble etc. Units of these individual materials are laid down together through mortar to build a masonry structure. The structure strength and durability depends upon a lot of factors like, quality of materials and mortar, the competency of workers and the manner in which the units are laid. Masonry structures, as already mentioned above, are very strong. This high standard of quality comes with slightly higher costs compared to other forms of construction. Although, masonry is very cost effective because the strength of structure doesn't require frequent repairs and that adds to the life of the building and less repairing costs. If the masonry construction is of high quality, it is said to have a useful lifespan of more than 500 years. The high cost of masonry construction is actually affordable when you bear in mind that the materials used in this process like brick, concrete or stone, are massproduced. The latest technological advances and innovations have also made it a cost effective and affordable form of construction.