What kind of construction makes more sense? Wood frame and drywall... Or concrete block? 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 • 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. BENEFITS: BENEFITS:

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Page 1: What kind of construction makes more sense? Wood frame and

What kind of construction makes more sense? Wood frame and drywall... Or concrete block?

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 [email protected] 1-888-495-7497

• 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.

BENEFITS: BENEFITS:

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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. InterstarKrete Industries Lafarge Canada Inc. Rockwood Pigments Inc. Solomon Colors, Inc. St. Lawrence Cement Incorporated St. Mary’s Cement Co.

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers AssociationP.O. Box 54503 1771 Avenue RoadToronto, Ontario M5M [email protected]