The Reasons to Use Brick Construction
Whether you are considering building a commercial office building, a structure in an industrial park, a commercial retail location, a church, school, or store, or your own private home, condo, or townhome, brick construction is a timeless and “ageless” choice of building material for both the exterior and interior of your new construction. There are many beneficial reasons you should choose brick for your new building.
Durability
Bricks can withstand the pressures and deterioration of both extreme hot and cold conditions. They do not decay in extreme heat, and as an exterior building choice, they help to keep a home or office cool because of their almost insulation-type qualities. In contrast, brick also contains heat within a structure, reducing the cost of heating and gas bills in the winter.
Brick is also a deterrent against pests and termites in a building or home. Because of the way brick is constructed, it forms a seal on the outside of a home or commercial building, keeping out unwanted pests, such as termites, roaches, and other critters which may infest the building’s interior. If you construct interior brick accent walls, arches, or decorative ledges and columns, brick construction is sturdy and durable.
Low Maintenance & Fire Resistant
Maintaining brick doesn’t require cleaning, repairing, replacement, or painting. Unlike wood construction, brick doesn’t deteriorate in the wet, humid climate of the Greater New Orleans area. Mold and rot do not set in with brick like it does with wood. Wood requires repair and replacement when mold or decay sets it. Once this is done, it also has to be sealed and repainted to keep it from falling apart. Brick doesn’t require this type of attention, which makes it an ideal building material. Bricks on their own are also fireproof. If a home or commercial structure is built correctly, there is less of a chance of a brick structure have fire safety issues.
Solid Construction for Noise
Especially in city metro areas, brick is an ideal material for building condos and apartment buildings as its solid construction cancels out noise. Because of the dense material of brick, it is a noise deterrent, which helps with city sounds, such as traffic, sirens, and construction work.
Beauty & Timeless Style
Because brick isn’t modified in a significant way which changes its aesthetic appeal, it has a timeless beauty which lasts for centuries. Consider the popularity of reclaimed or used brick, which is a sought-after building material, especially in the Greater New Orleans area. The French Quarter look is very popular, not only on the Southshore, but also for brick accents, courtyards, fountains, and exteriors of Northshore homes in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes.
Energy Efficient
Brick helps keep out extreme heat and cold, which saves on utility bills. Not only will adding brick to the exterior of your building save you on energy use, but also by using brick as an accent wall or construction inside will help with the durability of your home or commercial space. Installed and built properly, brick is one of the components which helps a home or building withstand the power of the wind of the strong storms and hurricanes which come through Southeast Louisiana.
Overall, brick is an excellent choice to consider for your new construction project. If you are in need of an estimate for your brick construction, Contact Masonry Products today!
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