Do you know numerous countries use brick as the primary material for building their homes?
Places like Brazil, Netherlands, and New Zealand prefer brick for beneficial reasons like its durability and thermal efficiency.
However, in the states, property owners tend to use wood as the go-to material. Yes, building a house out of wood costs less up front and allows construction workers to make your home move-in ready in no time.
But what if you could wait just a little longer to move in?
Here’s Why You Should Build Your House Out of Brick
1. Your home will last a LONG time.
Have you ever noticed historical buildings are typically made of brick?
Brick was the primal choice for construction back in the day because of its sustaining properties. It’s made of clay or sand mixed with water to mold into their shapes. As they dry out, they harden, creating a sturdy unit weighing an average of five pounds each.
Although we can now build a home with wood in roughly 2-3 months, that home will only last about 100-150 years. Those 100-150 years will be met with continuous maintenance of its structure because wood is susceptible to rot, termites, and fire. As a homeowner, you are prone to facing ongoing challenges and expenses to upkeep the integrity and safety of your house.
A brick home, on the other hand… well, the historical brick buildings dating to the 1500s and later speak for themselves.
This is not to say that bricks are completely maintenance-free; they just provide you with a more resilient structure that requires significantly less upkeep over time.
2. They are the ultimate thermal regulators
In ancient times, people had to make do with what they had to combat the extreme temperatures during harsh winters and scorching summers.
Luckily, brick excels as a thermal regulator, making homes more energy-efficient and comfortable throughout the year. Brick isn’t the most outstanding conductor of heat, which—in this case—is a good thing even in the winter.
Bricks’ porous nature means they will still absorb heat from the outside during the summer and from the inside during winter. Because brick is denser than wood, it stores heat longer and slowly releases it. This slow release allows the temperature in your home to shift gradually throughout the day rather than peaking during the afternoon or midnight hours.
This means less energy is required from your a/c to cool your house down or your heating system to keep it warm. Thus having a natural thermal regulator.
3. It’s an investment that’ll reward you when it’s time to sell
Buying or building property is already an investment. However, there are always opportunities to enhance your investment—using brick as its structure is one of them.
Chances are, buyers looking to purchase your home value the same thing you do:
● A home built to last
● A home with no strenuous maintenance
● A home that’ll provide a safe space, rather than a hole in the wallet
And while these values touch the heart of the buyer, the real estate market knows brick provides homebuyers with a greater long-term investment.
For instance, insurance against natural disasters tends to be cheaper. Brick homes are less likely to be destroyed in a fire, withstand harsh weather conditions, and are less sustainable to severe pest infestations.
And of course, brick has a timeless and elegant appeal that easily adapts to new and upcoming design trends. Homeowners can switch between colonial and contemporary farmhouses or any style they desire.
With brick, you’re choosing to invest now and save later versus saving now by building with wood yet spending later.
Think of your future. Think with brick.
Sometimes, thinking about the future can be scary. It’s uncertain. Things change in split seconds.
And yet, thinking about the future when buying or building a home can provide comfort. It’s the place where you and your family will feel safe, hosting parties for birthdays, graduations, and parties just because.
If the day comes when you need to leave this house to call another one home, you’ll know your investment was worth it—not just because of its monetary value, but because the new family buying your home will appreciate the same lasting qualities of a brick-and-mortar house that you did.
So, the choice is yours. Brick? Or wood?
Expert Brick Masonry and Construction Services in Rochester Hills
Primo Contracting specializes in brick masonry services including custom home masonry and construction. We have been elevating spaces that are durable, long lasting and stunning for more than 20 years and continue to build visions one brick at a time. From solid foundations and brick walls to custom fireplaces and modern facades our brick masonry services are unmatched. As experienced general contractors we manage each project with precision and care from start to finish so you don’t have to worry. Talk to one of our masonry experts about your residential or commercial project today.