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What kind of construction makes more sense?
Wood frame and drywall... Or concrete block?
BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:
• Block is competitively priced.
• Block prevents heat loss which makes it
energy-efficient.
• Block is quieter.
• Block manages moisture.
• Block does not burn.
• Block prevents the spread of fire to
adjacent dwellings.
• Block greatly reduces the chances of
structural collapse.
• Block does not produce toxic gas, smoke
or fumes.
• Block can help lower insurance
premiums.
• Block costs less to maintain, with no
periodic testing or inspection required.
• Block eliminates mold growth.
You decide.
When it comes to construction—residential, commercial, industrial—concrete block
makes (dollars and) sense. Concrete block is stronger and safer than wood. It is a more
effective sound barrier. It retains its value, yet is easy
to maintain—and is environmentally friendly.
If you want it built to last,
make sure it’s built with Block.
www.ccmpa.ca
[email protected]
1-888-495-7497
Want to know more about the benefits of Block?
Contact CCMPA
The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers
Association (CCMPA) represents concrete masonry
producers and suppliers across Canada, many of
whom have operated for decades and are industry
leaders when it comes to durable, fire-safe
construction. In addition to giving them a strong
voice, CCMPA supports and regulates them by
setting and maintaining standards, establishing
training, and conducting research that results in
continued manufacturing excellence and a better,
more resilient, longer-lasting product.
To find out more, including how concrete block
measures up in ASTM fire testing, visit us online at
www.ccmpa.ca
Or contact any of the following CCMPA members:
Producers
Allied Concrete Products Atlas Block Company Ltd.
Boehmers Brown’s Concrete Products Ltd. Canal Block
CCI Industries Century Concrete Products Ltd.
Cindercrete Products Ltd. Day & Campbell Limited
Doughty Masonry Center Ltd.
Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd.
H.O. Concrete Supplies Ltd. Newcastle Block Ltd.
Newtonbrook Block Niagara Block Inc. Permacon
Richvale York Block Inc. Santerra Stonecraft Shaw Brick
Shouldice Designer Stone Weldon’s Concrete Products Ltd.
Suppliers
Besser Proneq Inc. Blok-Lok Columbia Machine, Inc.
Daubois Dufferin Aggregates Essroc Italcementi Group
FERO Coporation Forwell Spec Mix Inc. Interstar
Krete Industries Lafarge Canada Inc.
Rockwood Pigments Inc. Solomon Colors, Inc.
St. Lawrence Cement Incorporated St. Mary’s Cement Co.
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association
P.O. Box 54503
1771 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario M5M 4N5
www.ccmpa.ca
[email protected]
1-888-495-7497