Thermal mass is the ability of a material to absorb and store heat. Heavyweight and dense materials, such as bricks have a very high thermal mass. Wh ...
Bricks can be reused or recycled in three ways. Firstly because of their longevity and durability, brick buildings can often be renovated for differ ...
Over the past thirty years the manufacture of bricks has improved dramatically, contributing to the inherent sustainability of the product. Manufacturing ...
Long before 'sustainability' become a consideration for most people, builders and home owners were using clay bricks because they last forever and requir ...
By using bricks in conjunction with good solar passive design and insulation, home owners can create a house that requires very little artificial heating or ...
Brick walls can contribute to improved indoor air quality by eliminating the need for paints and thus prevents the resulting volatile organic compounds (V ...