Every January, once the holidays have subsided, many people visit Grand River Natural Stone asking about the advantages brick veneer.
This year, of course, is no different.
So our first blog of 2016 looks at 5 important reasons why you should consider brick veneer for any wall or fireplace project you have in mind.
Years ago, the contrast between brick veneer and traditional concrete or clay bricks was jarring. You could easily distinguish which was veneer and which was natural.
Not anymore.
Today’s modern brick veneers are made from clay and shale. This ensures that the look and feel/texture of veneer is virtually identical to regular bricks.
In fact, the only noticeable difference comes in thickness:
Which leads us to…
Because veneer is lightweight compared to natural bricks:
Perhaps the most appealing advantage of brick veneer is that they’re much more affordable versus natural stone bricks – in all aspects:
And because today’s brick veneer is just as strong as conventional bricks, they’ll last an exceptionally long time without requiring high maintenance costs.
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, it’s much easier to install and keep brick veneer vs. full bed brick.
Here’s are a few reasons why
Most brick veneer is graded and sold based upon their insulation capacity. This is known as R-Values.
When installed properly, homeowners can take advantage of the veneer’s high insulation capacity.
This also means they can use brick veneer just about anywhere in the home to create the perfect level of insulation, comfort and style
Many people have already made it a priority to visit any of our 4 locations to learn more about brick veneer.
And if you’re interesting in experiencing the benefits of brick veneer, you should too.
Of course, you can always request more information or a FREE quote when it comes to our veneer products.