Common Brick—A Standard Building Material
The qualities of common brick, the world’s oldest building material, are too well known to need extended description. Common brick builds into masonry which possesses ample strength, the highest fire resistance, high resistance to the passage of heat and sound . and which maintains its beauty and integrity for centuOes. •
No building material meets all struc- tural requirements more completely and satisfactorily than does common brick. The home builder, whether he be owner, contractor, investment builder, or what not, should carefully consider the follow- ing facts regarding common brick struc- tures, particularly homes.
*A Common Brick Structure
Costs but little, if any, more to build than those of less enduring materials.
Is known by all concerned to possess all those virtues most desired—permanence, fire safety, comfort, freedom from upkeep expense, beauty and distinction.
Commands a larger and more easily obtained building loan.
Maintains its value, without constant upkeep expense. Reduces resistance in a first sale.
Has a high resale value.
Can be a beautiful structure in any architectural style; the combination of a wide variety of brick colors and textures and of wall patterns, bonds and mortar joints makes an almost endless number of beautiful wall tex- tures and effects easy of accomplishment.
Is made from a material supplied locally in every part of the United States.
*Common Brick in an Illinois Home
Cleveland, Ohio, 2124 Guarantee Title Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 913 Arctic Bldg.
Philadelphia, Pa., 121 N. Broad St.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 702 First National Bank Bldg. Raleigh, N. C., 508 Commercial Bank Bldg. Rochester, N. Y., Western Nese York Assn. Salt Lake City, Utah, 301 Atlas Block
Helpful Books Are Available
HOMES OF LASTING CHARM. Photo- graphs and plans of 120 modern brick homes, all built and occupied by satisfied owners. Many designed by architects of national reputation. Working drawings and specifications available at nominal cost. 25 cents.
MULTIPLE DWELLINGS. Photographs and plans of attractive double and row houses in brick. Working drawings at nominal cost. 10 cents.
BRICK—HOW TO BUILD AND ESTIMATE. A complete manual of brick con- struction including important and useful data and tables of required material quan- tities. 25 cents.
THE HEART OF THE HOME. Beauti- fully illustrated brick fireplace designs with complete directions for proper con- struction. 25 cents.
SKINTLED BRICKWORK. Photos and details showing how to obtain these inter- esting and attractive wall surfaces. 15 cents.
REINFORCED BRICK STORAGE STRUCTURES AND SILOS. Full information and data on these economical brick structures including complete construction directions. 15 cents.
MORTAR. All the essential information about mixing and using all kinds of mortar. Free.
- FARM BUILDINGS OF BRICK. Photographs and plans of brick farm buildings—barns, dairy houses, poultry house, shop, garages, etc. Designed by agricultural experts. Working drawings at nominal cost. 5 cents.
FARM HOMES OF BRICK. Photographs and plans of homes specially designed to suit the farmers’ needs by agricultural experts. All built and occupied. Drawings at nominal prices. 5 cents.
Common Brick in a New York Home
Common Brick in a California Home
Ellr^ For further details and2121 Guarantee Title Bldg.
literature, write to: The Common Brick Manufacturers’ Association of America Cleveland. Ohio
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