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Harvard Brik

Harvard Brik - The economy and structural abilities of CMU - the look of brick

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chuckharvard12The use of half high architectural concrete brick as complete wall systems including bond beams and lintels and tall thin walls are becoming more readily acceptable.  This system offers economy and aesthetic beauty as a structural system. It is readily available (no 16 week lead time is required). It is designed and built by local architects/structural engineers and local mason contractors. Call or write for more information and you will be pleasantly surprised. or visit www.northfieldblock.com  for more info.

Wal Mart - Palatine, IL  occupied August 2004 >

Comparative Cost Analysis

Cost data as of 1/2005 from major Chicago area contractors, includes materials, labor, insurance, overhead and profit.

  • 4" Clay Utility Brick
  • 8" Cmu with #6 bars @ 48" o.c.

4u+1+8

$22.50 / ft2

  • 8" Harvard Brik with #6 bars @ 48" oc.  (up to 25' high)

8harvard

$15.25 / ft2

  • 12" Harvard Brik with #7 bars 48" o.c. (up to 37' high)

12harvard

$17.40 / ft2

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