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Introduction
An overview of the advantages of using brick
The 10 Major Items to Consider with Brick on Wood Frame Construction
Our list of the top 10 concerns when using brick veneer over a wood frame
Brick sizes
Sizes, dimensions and nomenclature
Choosing a Brick
Architectural romantics might suppose that the size of brick selected doesn't matter, but I don't believe it when it comes to the cost of construction
System Comparisons
How brick veneer compares to other cladding materials
Why it pays to use brick
Brick Economics - initial cost - life cycle cost, etc.
Suggested Details
Brick details
How size effects cost
How larger units cut labor costs
How cost per 1000 effects real world cost
Cleaning New Brick Masonry
Constructing clean brick-work greatly minimizes the amount of work required later. There are several important factors to consider in this regard.
Acobat files (PDF)
Brick's Unmatched 100+ Year Life Expectancy Boosts its Green Rating
Newsletter detailing the environmental friendliness of brick construction
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