Compare The Faswall Healthy Building System to Masonry Home Construction

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What is the Faswall Building System?

What is the Faswall Building System?

Faswall® is a remarkable building material that creates a high-performing building envelope.  Faswall offers significant advantages in thermal mass, insulation value, and breathability compared to masonry or cinderblock walls.  In addition, it is non-toxic and recycled, making it a more sustainable solution.
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What is Masonry in Construction?

What is Masonry in Construction?

Masonry is the skill of building structures from individual units (brick, stone, or concrete blocks) bound with mortar.
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Fonctionnalités Faswall

Masse thermique élevée

No abrupt indoor temperature swings

Highly Durable

Highly resistant to rot and decay. Lasts for centuries

Highly Insulative

Minimal energy use and a very quiet indoor environment

Mold Free

Vapor permeable for no abrupt humidity swings and no mold

Non toxique

Non-toxic, organic building material

Eco-Friendly

Plus de 60 % de contenu recyclé

Ignifugé

Classement au feu de 4 heures

Ideal DIY Material

No special tools required

The features that define masonry construction include:

Materials

Materials like stone, brick, and cement are most commonly used as the individual units for constructing masonry structures   

Binding Agent

A mixture of cement, sand, and water, called mortar, is used to hold together the individual building units

 

Structure Course

In masonry, structures are built by laying the individual units (bricks, stones, or cement) into specific patterns, also known as courses, with strategic overlapping joints to create a stable and unified structure.  

You’d be surprised at the various types of homes and commercial buildings that can be built with Faswall. Check out some of the recent projects.
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How does Faswall compare to Masonry Walls?

Propriétés

Mur de façade

Traditional Masonry

Cadre de bâton standard

Masse thermique élevée

Perméable à la vapeur pour une vie sans moisissure

Contenu recyclé élevé

Excellentes qualités isolantes

Calme

Durabilité de 200 ans

Dépend

Non toxique

Classement au feu de 4 heures

Labor-Intensive Rating [Easiest (1) to Most Difficult (5)]

2

5

1

Do-It-Yourself Rating [Do It On Your Own (1) to Need an Expert (5)]

1

3

3

Advantages and Disadvantages of Masonry Home Construction

Read more about the most common advantages and disadvantages of stone masonry home construction.

Advantages

Durability and Strength

The materials are highly durable and weather-resistant when properly constructed

Résistance au feu

Masonry materials such as stone, brick, and concrete are non-combustible, providing excellent fire protection

Thermal and Sound Insulation

Thick masonry walls provide strong thermal mass and reduce heat loss. They also offer excellent acoustic insulation.

Low Maintenance

Masonry surfaces are long-lasting and require little upkeep.

Disadvantages

Labor Intensive and Time Consuming

Masonry construction is slower compared to other methods, and the need for skilled labor and precise construction masonry tools adds to the time and expense, leading to an initially high cost of masonry wall construction.

Heavy Materials

Materials like stone and brick are heavy, increasing transportation and foundation costs.

Seismic Risk

Poorly designed or unreinforced masonry is susceptible to damage during earthquakes.

Less Flexibility

Alterations or remodeling of masonry structures can be difficult and expensive.

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