King's Material has partnered with The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Program's Beauty of Block to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions across the state of Iowa. With a process that partners local builders, masons, engineers, and locally sourced products, King's Material has successfully helped architects and engineers design safer, more cost-effective projects using concrete masonry units (CMU). By working with local experts, we provide real-world pricing for more accurate estimates. We've also helped many projects transition from precast wall systems to CMU, delivering significant cost savings without compromising performance or durability.
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Why Block?
As extreme weather events worsen and carbon accounting gets tighter, the need for a building material that's safe, strong, and responsibly sourced is clearer than ever. With today's competitive block pricing, concrete masonry offers a cost-effective solution that's more affordable than many realize.
Resiliency
Safety: Safety is nonnegotiable in the spaces we live, learn, work and play.
Hurricanes and Wind: Concrete masonry weathers the toughest storms. It's inherently resilient, adapting to today's risks and meeting tomorrow's standards.
Fire: Specifying noncombustible materials remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce fire risk.
Sustainability
Carbon: Across the full life cycle (production, operation, and end-of-life) block demonstrates true carbon efficiency.
Energy Efficiency and Thermal Mass: CMU strengthens envelope efficiency and help regulate operational energy.
Aesthetics
The textures, tones and finishes of CMU enable architecture that is enduring and expressive.
Efficient Design
Thoughtful detailing unlocks the full value of CMU, simplifying construction, reducing material layers and shortening schedules.
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