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Masonry builds an enduring public image
Masonry Home > Application: Public Buildings > More About Public Buildings

Public and municipal buildings

Public and municipal buildings

Resistant to extreme weather, fire, and natural disasters, masonry offers critical strength and safety for civic structures - from fire and police stations to courthouse and other government buildings.

 
Libraries and museums

With its solid mass and sound absorption properties, masonry keeps the environment quiet, while its fire resistance keeps valuable contents secure.

Police Station (top), Chicago Public Library (bottom)

Schools and churches

Offering an aesthetic choice of colors, sizes, and textures, masonry fits into the scale and fabric of any community.

Theatres and auditoriums

Beyond distinctive beauty inside and out, masonry delivers superb acoustical performance that directs sound where you want it.

Detention facilities

Designed to resist destruction, masonry buildings deliver maximum security with minimal maintenance.


Other Applications:
Residential
Educational Institutions
Public Buildings

 
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