Smart Masonry

Construction of Smart Masonry building systems from Smart Masonry

Smart Masonry  offers innovated building using concrete masonry with out mortar. Smart Masonry building system eliminates the use of mortar by using steel reinforced, core filled system and dry stacking system. Dry stacking construction system is used for constructing pyramids.

Smart Masonry does not require mortar and offers superior strength. It helps in easy construction and provides better flexibility. The construction time is faster and the construction process can be continued in wet weather. Smart Masonry building systems are fire and sound tested as well. This building system is also resistant to termites, rising damp and requires no clean outs.

Construction of Smart Masonry is simple and easy. Layout is the first step involved followed by proper levelling in both horizontal and vertical manner. Next step is the insertion of shear key and push home using Smart tool. The corners are then positioned over the bars and inserted. The shear keys help in locking the building system. Smart Masonry blocks are designed in such a way to cover steel reinforcement. Finally the tools required to construct the Smart Masonry building system are set.

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