F R O M I T S N AT U R A L O R I G I N S I N THE E ARTH TO ITS SUPERIOR D U R A B I L I T Y, C L AY B R I C K I S B A C K I N A R C HI T ECT U R A L FA S HI O N. T H E BRICKERY TELLS US WHY THIS HIGH-PERFORMING BUILDING M AT E R I A L I S B E T T E R T H A N E V E R .
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s architects become increasingly focused on the functional energy efficiency of the materials used in a home, brick has found itself back in favour. Beyond the functional benefits, the aesthetic appeal of full brick homes is timeless in style and structure, with new designs and soft clay colours echoing our increasing desire for a more natural lifestyle. Homes with a brick façade hold their form impeccably. With no cracked render, bubbling paint or peeling timber, face brick façades
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have become the popular choice for architects and homeowners alike. Equipped with natural warmth, privacy, durability and cosiness, building in full brick is the perfect way to achieve a dream home. With the intensification of urban living, our homes are growing closer in proximity. Minimising sound transmission, full brick allows you to protect your privacy and create your own personal sanctuary from urban life. For people wanting to build a sustainable, durable forever home, clay brick is an obvious choice. This is assured by The Brickery, which offers a 100-year warranty on all its clay bricks. Anna Carlton from The Brickery says, “No other building product offers a warranty that is literally the designer’s, builder’s or owner’s
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lifetime. The longevity of bricks reduces the impact of any upfront carbon emissions in the manufacturing process.” For many renovators and potential buyers, sustainability plays a significant role in the construction of their dream homes. It’s reassuring to know that your residential retreat isn’t creating a significant carbon footprint. Building with brick can help reduce your energy emissions, has less embodied energy than concrete or steel and reduces heating costs. With sustainability and durability built in, the natural beauty of clay brick guarantees that your home will be as sound in 100 years as it was the day it was built.
