Brick FAQs
Is brick that much more expensive than other siding materials?
Brick costs more than some other commonly used siding materials because brick is a premium product, but it's not nearly as expensive as you might think. In many parts of the country, a new brick home will cost you only a small percentage more than a comparable vinyl-sided home. Other products, such as artificial stucco, cost about the same as brick, but are far less durable and require much greater maintenance and upkeep.
What kind of maintenance does a brick home require?
A brick home is virtually maintenance free. Brick is one of the oldest building materials in the world, and one of the reasons it's still so popular is brick's ease of upkeep. Brick never needs painting, never rots, will never be eaten by termites and will never dent or tear. Brick homes built hundreds of years ago still stand today.
Is brick energy efficient?
Brick is a building material that has exceptional "thermal mass " properties. During the summer months your brick home stays cool during the hottest part of the day. During the winter, brick walls store your home's heat and radiate it back to you. Vinyl, aluminum, wood or EIFS (artificial stucco) are all thin, light building materials that don't have good thermal mass properties. The superior thermal mass qualities of brick have been known for centuries.
How does brick impact my home insurance costs?
A brick home is fire resistant, pest resistant and weather resistant. Brick is such a strong and durable building material that your insurance companies may even offer you a discount on your home insurance costs.
Do brick homes have a better resale value?
Brick's beauty and practicality are always a plus when you resell. On average, a brick exterior adds 6% to the resale value of your home.
Does brick allow me to personalize the look of my home?
Brick is not a one-dimensional product like stucco or siding. Brick allows you to personalize the look of your home with elegant detailing, such as arches and quoins, different bond patterns and special shapes. Brick expresses your personality and style like no other building product can.
How can I match the existing brick on my home?
A good brick salesman will know which brick in his stock comes closest to yours. Call or come by Brunson today to have one of our sales staff determine the best match for your existing brick structure.