Concrete masonry Puts Kids First Schools
The construction of a school, some school boards start of a new concept called use; Children First approach. The idea focuses on creating schools that are safe and provide a healthy environment, so students can focus on learning. School construction projects that are designed with fire safety, building security, maintenance, durability, energy efficiency and noise control in mind.
But top of the list control and mold remediation. , for a school administrator, the mold is a four letter word , said Don L. Bell, superintendent of the Northern Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania. Bell has led the first approach for children , and supports the design of concrete masonry is one of the best ways to achieve this. When Bell’s plans for an addition and renovation in Northern Lebanon Middle School began in 2002, he and architect Jay Black JPD Architects agreed to build with concrete masonry.
, We have a vision to prevent mold in the first place and concrete masonry is one of the best materials to prevent mold. I have the advantages of using concrete masonry in the past and the horror stories when not in use was seen, , Bell said. Regarding the mold is a hot topic right now , Black said, explaining that architects need to address the moisture in the masonry design and is one of the best ways to to do.
, the structure must be sufficiently detailed to deal with all possibilities for getting moisture on the walls. , the intrinsic properties of concrete masonry makes it a logical choice, where there is concern about the growth of fungi. , Freemasonry does not provide a ready food source for fungi;
if a mold problem is easily fixed by cleaning rather than replacing the entire wall , said Jan Boyer, chief executive of the concrete masonry Pennsylvania. Bell knows firsthand the protective properties of masonry, in terms of fire safety.
While he was director of a school, there was a fire in the school on a Saturday when no one in the building. The fire completely destroyed the room, but was only contained in the class, because the construction of concrete masonry , Bell said.
not spread to other rooms. , Boyer adds: , we are happy in Pennsylvania, where most schools are made of masonry and Dr. Bell has his way, even more schools will make use of masonry.
