Masonry is the craft of building a structure with brick, stone, or similar material, including mortar plastering which are often laid in, bound and pasted together by mortar. 
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Advantages:

​The use of materials such as bricks and stones can increase the thermal mass of a building.

Masonry is a non-combustible product and can protect the building from fire.

Masonry walls are more resistant to projectiles, such as debris from hurricanes or tornadoes.