Frisco city leaders had the foresight to shape the development coming their way by passing design guidelines requiring up to 100% masonry in their commercial districts and 75% masonry in all residential districts. What were the results? Not only is Frisco one of the nation's fastest growing cities, it has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Move and Best Places to Live by Forbes and Money magazines.
Masonry can handle most anything Mother Nature can throw at it, including a 2×4. If strong winds come through
your area, there’s a chance something could come through your wall. Fortunately, masonry – like the featured in this
video withstands projectile debris well. This video shows how a 2×4 can easily penetrate vinyl and fiber cement
siding, but not masonry. Be on the safe side. Take a look.
Masonry is a good thing to have between you and a fire. Masonry stands up to fire far better than vinyl siding or
fiber cement. Independent tests showed both surrender to flames in less than an hour, while brick withstood the
flame well beyond an hour, if fact, through the end of the test.
