The 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.
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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.
$22.50 / ft2
8" Harvard Brik with #6 bars @ 48" oc. (up to 25' high)
$15.25 / ft2
12" Harvard Brik with #7 bars 48" o.c. (up to 37' high)
The 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 
