Why masonry?

Code Compliance: why masonry construction can help deliver zero-carbon housing

While zero-carbon housing is undoubtedly a major challenge.  The Tarmac Homes initiative aims to demonstrate that the highest levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) are achievable now by using existing, traditional and readily available masonry products and techniques.

Masonry products and techniques offer the following benefits:

1. Whole-life thermal performance

2. Readily available, locally sourced

3. Delivering energy efficiency

4. Recyclable

5. Sound insulation

6. Health and well-being

7. Flexibility on site and adaptability of buildings

8. Eco friendly buildings built to last

9. Solid and secure

10. Increased workability and reduced waste

11. Cost - effective solutions during build and occupany

Read more about to help achieve a carbon neutral building

Further topics to show masonry construction
can be eco construction

Benefits of Thermal Mass.
Benefits of Masonry Construction
Energy & CO₂ - guide to the Code