USING OUR BUILDING SYSTEMS

The history of building is marked by a number of trends. One is the increasing durability of the materials used. Early building materials were perishable, such as leaves, branches, and animal hides. Later, more durable natural materials—such as clay, Stone and timber—and, finally, synthetic materials—such as BRICK, Concrete, Metals, and Plastics—were used. Another is a quest for buildings of ever greater height and span; this was made possible by the development of stronger materials and by knowledge of how materials behave and how to exploit them to greater advantage. Illinois Masonry is always up on the Latest Trends, Best Materials, and the Most Skilled Workers.