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

Disadvantages

* Extreme weather, under certain circumstances, can cause degradation of masonry due to expansion and contraction forces associated with freeze-thaw cycles.
* Masonry tends to be heavy and must be built on a stable ground made of either undisturbed or mechanically-compacted soil, otherwise cracking may occur.
* Unlike concrete, masonry construction does not lend itself well to mechanization, and requires more

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