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ADVANTAGES OF USING PORTER BLOCK

Built for the Long Haul

  • Life cycle analysis of the Endura Wall System tends to be 'off the chart' - measured in hundreds of years.
  • Non-combustible 4-hr fire ratings for the building envelope mean the lowest insurance rates every year for the life of the building.
  • Endura structures typically appraise higher than comparable sized light-weight constructed building.


    • Recyclable

  • All Endura materials are recyclable.


    • Minimal Labor

  • System requires a minimum of other materials and labor because it is a 'stand alone' system; the degree of which depends upon the desired interior and exterior aesthetics.
  • The use of wood anywhere in the wall assembly is not practical, nor of any benefit.


    • Superior Thermal Performance

  • The unique shape of the Endura block and use of insulation limits thermal transfer through the wall by extending the thermal path through offset cross webs.
  • Engineering and laboratory analysis proves Endura reacts to temperature changes significantly slower and to a lesser degree than conventional, light-weight wall systems.
  • Thermal mass and thermal lag are inherent in Endura walls which allows a more thermally efficient and comfortable living space.


    • Fully Tested

  • Extensive structural testing on the Endura Wall System has provided reliable design data according to the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO 1987)
  • Full-scale destructive testing programs demonstrated the Endura Wall System performed with predictable results consistent with reinforced masonry.
  • Endura's triple-wall dry-stacked block system increases compressive strength allowing architects and engineers to design with confidence without sacrificing performance.


    • Weather, Bug and Rodent Resistant

  • Endura's structure coat surface bonding cement provides weather-resistant, structurally sound and impermeable surfaces assuring lasting beauty and low cost.
  • Endura walls build to 165 miles per hour windproof strength but without any extra anchoring system
  • Unsightly weepscreeps are not required on Endure walls so insect and spider nesting places are eliminated greatly reducing the potential for pests!


    • Easy Application

  • Rapid mortarless construction takes fewer subcontractors allowing high field production and ease of application.


    • Sound Deadening

  • The Endura 8" wall has a tested sound transmission class (STC) rating of 61, exceeding sound studio design criteria.


    • Cost Payback Appraisal

  • Initial cost estimations must include fair cost reductions in framing, insulation, drywall, exterior finishes and the down-sizing of HAC equipment.
  • Once built, Endura structure's monthly operational costs are less due to documentable energy efficiency savings, reduced insurance premiums and maintenance issues.


    • Advantages at-a-glance