Along the history, man was constantly preoccupied to improve construction materials and create durable and long lasting buildings.

Today, we have a wide range of materials that keep our homes protected, regardless their location and the climate in the region. We present you only five examples.

Wood

This is an ever-versatile construction material, used as primary material, decorative element or support structure. Compared to other materials, wood is lightweight and very resistant, after being treated to prevent moisture, insect and fire damage. Wood buildings survive a surprisingly long time (the oldest construction made of wood dates to the 8^th century – a temple in Japan).

Brick

This is a great material to build with and has been used in ancient structures that still stand today. Bricks are made of clay and can create uniform structures, smooth walls and clean corners. This material is stable in any type of climate, durable and resistant in various conditions.

Stone

This is another natural construction material that looks amazing and provides great durability. Although it is has its own stress limitations, stone is very strong, resistant to deforming, able to support significant vertical loads and to resist in various conditions.  Stone is still very popular  also due to its aesthetic value.  Call the masonry professionals at http://www.nemasonry.com to determine which construction materials are best.