Brick is an excellent choice for the environmentally conscience. Besides its durability, what makes brick so special?
- Brick is a stronger, safer building material
- Helps save money and energy by reducing energy bills
- The energy required to mine, manufacture and transport brick is less than concrete, glass, steel, aluminum, fiber-cement products, or even wood (energy amounts calculated in BTU’s).
- Deteriorates very slowly. Does not deteriorate as fast as wood and does not cause the dangers and safety issues that are presented by wood rot in a structure.
- Comes from an abundant natural resource (clay)
- Fire-resistant and does not emit toxic fumes when exposed to extreme temperatures.
- No additional outside siding is needed. Brick looks beautiful alone, without siding or paint.
- Brick does not need the maintenance of other materials (no repainting, or replacing)
- Brick stands strong against bad weather conditions.
- Brick can be recycled.
- Bricks do not contain chemicals that are harmful to humans, the properties of a brick are inert.
Read more about brick as a great building alternative at: http://www.masonrymagazine.com/2-07/brick.html.
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