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exteriors Association (AMA) racer, a vintage Ducati single-cylinder

buildings,” said BIA president and CEO Ray Leonhard.

motorcycle is suspended over the stairway.

“As a sustainable building product made from natural

“Our company thrives on the challenge of meeting job-specific needs such as this one,” said Chero-

abundant resources, fired clay brick exteriors can reduce property damage and increase survival odds.”

kee Brick & Tile president Mike Peavy. “There’s noth-

CCR’s Carnaggio said the masons were especially

ing more rewarding than being able to produce

empowered by this project, offering a showcase for

something that can meet the specific needs of your

their abilities as well as encouraging options other

customer. We’re glad to be just a small part of the re-

than a running bond. He said the replacement build-

building process in Cullman after such a devastating

ing testifies to the significance of brick, and provides

event,” he said.

meaning through attention to texture and quality. CBP

Using brick masonry with a reinforced concrete core created a building designed to withstand future tornadoes. According to BIA tests, fired clay brick exceeds the 34-mph impact-resistance requirement for high-velocity hurricane zones in the Florida building code. Brick offers tested moisture resistance and can meet a one-hr. minimum fire resistance rating by itself.

The new structure combines historic details with modern touches. Windows from the original office were reused as well as harvested wood doors from other demolished buildings. Photo: Cohen Carnaggio

DATA CACHE Want more information? The resources below are linked in our digital magazine at cbpmagazine.com/digital/novdec2014.

In 2009, a brick seismic study funded by the National

Circle 7 on the Reader Service Card.

Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, showed that

Learn more about St. John and Associates.

buildings built with clay brick veneer can resist earthquakes above the Maximum Considered Earthquake for Seismic Design Category D without collapse. “Combined with a proper design, installation, and

Reynolds

See other BIA award winners. Read the downtown Cullman design guidelines. Learn more about Cherokee Brick’s Andersonville brick.

maintenance, brick is an essential element of strong, safe

Perfectly flat floors, delivered.

Faster, safer, greener.

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