Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 34
The Environmental Attributes of Bricks
Shown is the exterior wall of the Cuisinart Center of Culinary Excellence, Silver Award winner in the BIA Brick in Architecture Awards. Photo by Jeffreyro
When it comes to durability and maintenance, a clay brick wall is hard to beat. While brick's service life is projected at more than 100 years, numerous instances exist whereby brick structures have surpassed this benchmark. Properly designed and constructed brickwork will require little maintenance and will not need to be painted or have another coating applied in order to manage moisture.
BY CHARLES B. CLARK, JR.
24 MASONRY
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