How many bricks will I need?
Figure wall area by multiplying length x height then multiply by
 7.5 for modular brick
5.5 for over sized brick
5.5 for queen size brick
Cost / Value
It's true that, Day One, homes built of brick may cost, on average, about 3-5% more than those using other exterior building materials, but almost no one lives in a house just on Day One. In a very short time, this "expense" transforms itself into real savings.
30 Year Mortgage Comparisons
$125,000 Home  Brick at 4% Without Brick Difference
Price of House $130,000 $125,000 $5,000
Value
Save On Home Maintenance
Brick never needs painting or cleaning. It never rots, fades, peels or dents. Just think of the savings in paint, labor and headaches this can mean.
Save On Fuel Bills
Brick is a proven insulator. It is slow to lose or absorb heat, which reduces the load on your heating and cooling system. A brick home stays warm when it's cool and cool when it's warm.
Brick Is Tough
This fire-hardened clay product can endure almost anything Nature throws at it - rain, hail, ice, snow, high winds, you name it. In fact, most people think brick looks better as it ages.
Saves On Insurance Premiums
Because brick is a fireproof building material, many insurance companies offer reduced rates. Ask your agent to compute your potential savings with brick.
Brick Homes Have A Higher Resale Value
On average, brick homes command at least 6% more than other home styles. So, when a brick house sells, the return on the initial investment almost always proves to be a wise one.
Durability Unlike most of the materials that are selected for a new home, the brick selection will be a once-in-a-lifetime decision. If properly installed, the brick on your home will withstand the tests of time.
Insurance Savings Check with your homeowners insurance agent for the rate difference between a brick home versus a non-brick home. The savings can be considerable.
Brick has and always will have positive impact on the resale value of a home.
Low Maintenance After being properly installed, a brick wall will require little, if no, maintenance for the lifetime of your home.
Safety for your family Your brick home will stand up against the forces of nature and man for years to come.
Jobsite Tips
Brick trucks are big and heavy. Make sure that you have a clean flat area that will be accessible. Do not expect trucks to cross over sidewalks or driveways.
Brick trucks get stuck easy. Please be aware of soft ground.
If delivered with Boom truck make sure that storage area is free of overhead lines, limbs, or other obstacles.
Inspect the brick! After brick arrive and before they start laying them, inspect them thoroughly. Make sure that they meet your approval. If you have any questions, do not allow the brick mason to start! Contact your brick representative immediately. If not available, contact the brick manufacturer. Contact information will be on cube tags. Remember, USE OF THE BRICK CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE.
Adhere to manufacturer recommendations located on cube tag regarding mixing of the cubes and straps of brick. (Unload cube at a diagonal and work off of several cubes at a time.)
Insist that the brick mason plan his work to prevent bricking the front of the house last. By doing this, if additional brick is ordered and brick or mortar does not match it will be on the back or side of the house.Although not optimal, it prevents having mismatched brick over the front door or front gable.
Insist that your brick mason use a brick saw. This will help on corner cuts and unnecessary wasted brick due to breaking brick with brick trowel.
If using mortar color, make sure that the dosage rate is measured by weight in every batch of mortar. Volumetric measurement could lead to mortar variation.
Keep brick as dry and clean as possible prior to installation. (especially on lighter color)
Insist that mason clean brick properly upon completion.
What do you suggest for cleaning brick?
DO NOT CLEAN WITH MURIATIC ACID OR PRESSURE WASHER
We recommend commercial masonry cleaning products in accordance with manufacturer's dilution ratios and instructions. Use of mechanical brushes or certain high pressure wash equipment may alter the appearance of sand coated brick.
Why did I find broken units in our brick that just got delivered?
ASTM standards for the brick industry allow for up to 5% breakage. The price quoted by your sales rep calculates a certain loss factor before you even receive the material. In many cases, the broken brick can be used around doors and windows where brick of less than full length are needed.
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