| THERMO BRICK
1. Weight: less than 5.7 lbs. / SQFT (a typical 2000 SQFT building
would have a weight savings in excess of 61,000 lbs. when compared to full
brick construction.
2. Excellent Insulation: THERMO BRICK has an R value of over 8.7.
3. No Foundation Problems: THERMO BRICK can be installed on buildings
with foundations designed only for lighter -weight wood/vinyl siding - as
well as, no supporting angle iron is required over windows or doors,
unlike full brick construction. |
4. Very Easily Installed: Professional results can be
achieved by anyone with basic carpentry skills - 'do-it-yourselfers'
included!
5. THERMO BRICK requires no adhesives, sealants, caulking or mortar
either during or after installation - the 'all-in-one' panel is fully
protected from the elements and 'job-ready' without the need for any
on-site preparation.
6. THERMO BRICK is made with fire-retardant polyurethane.
BRICK
1. Excess Weight: Typical brick construction weight 37 lbs. / SQFT
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this adds over 73,000 lbs. of load on the foundation of a
typical 2,000 SQFT house.
2. Poor Insulation: Traditional brick has an R value of less than 0.8.
3.Need angle iron for overhead support.
4. Costly to Install: Requires expensive, seasonal, 'hard-to-get'
bricklayer to insure professional installation.
5. Time-consuming, labour-intensive measures must be taken to keep
materials from the weather before and during installation, especially in
winter. |
