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As a versatile building material, brick provides all this and more. The raw materials in brick are chemically inert and thus will not contribute to indoor air pollution. Brick is fire-resistant, recyclable and offers insulating benefits. Brick's thermal mass absorbs and stores heat until it is needed and partners well with either passive or active solar energy. Recent studies indicate that brick homes lower heating and cooling costs by up to 8 percent when compared to homes clad in vinyl. Because brick saves owners more money over time and provides more safety than non-masonry siding materials, developers are using it to construct retail and office space, residential structures, schools and other public facilities in a wider variety of styles than ever before.
Recent studies indicate that brick homes lower heating and cooling costs by up to 8 percent when compared to homes clad in vinyl.
An increasing number of municipalities and private organizations regard brick as a means of beautifying an area with materials that will last, providing the community with safe, sustainable structures that will improve the quality of life for generations to come. Towns and cities across the nation have adopted masonry ordinances, ensuring that future growth within their community will include some level of brick, which can preserve a community's character and boost its economic viability.
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A Habitat for Humanity development. These benefits are of particular importance to Allan Tibbels, co-executive director of Habitat for Humanity, who said building with brick ensures the long-lasting structural integrity his organization looks for in a building.
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
February 2007
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