Why We Build with Masonry

At House of Nautica we believe that masonry is the best building material available. It’s solid, durable, healthy and energy saving. House of Nautica draws on the best of modern craftsmanship using a building material that’s been employed around the world for centuries to create homes that stand the test of time. 

We specialise in custom-built masonry villas and homes because masonry materials are durable, solid, thermally efficient in helping maintain constant temperatures, energy saving, fire-resistant, and the material reduces sound transmission.

  • High-build coating systems come in heavy or light textures. Choose the softened lines of an undulating plaster finish or the precise, defined lines of a ‘true’ plaster finish. It is also low maintenance and does not require the level of upkeep compared to timber homes. Masonry is also an elegant finish that is timeless and elevates any lifestyle.

  • 200mm-thick exterior Firth Hotbloc walls allow doors and windows with deep reveals for a genuine, solid look.

  • Concrete’s dense mass provides passive solar capabilities for a more comfortable home – cool in summer, warm in winter with reduced energy costs. Energy-efficient underfloor heating can be incorporated in concrete floors. Superior sound insulation stops noise travelling from undesirable sources.

  • Solid masonry offers better durability, long life and low maintenance than most other building materials. From a safety perspective, concrete is also completely fire resistant and will inhibit and control the spread of fire.

  • Because it’s easy to maintain a constant, comfortable temperature, you’ll enjoy a healthier home environment – a bonus for asthma sufferers. And, with no cavities to hide in, pests or insects cannot attack masonry homes. What’s more, using masonry external cladding also eliminates any risk of rotting.