Bricks have been used as a building material in houses for hundreds of years, and within Australia almost since western settlement began. Brickwork became very popular in the mid-1970s, which cemented the brick as a part of Australian iconography. To this day many homes try to recreate that classic brick exterior of the 1970's boom, and bricks are now being used in many varied and exciting ways all throughout your home's construction. If you are considering employing the use of bricks in your house, then here are three reasons why you should definitely go in that direction.
Strong And Durable
For all their aesthetic beauty, bricks are still a heavy-duty construction material that has to stand up to a lot of punishment that it gets put through on a daily basis, from rain to scorching heats and everything in between. Despite these challenges, brick holds up surprisingly well to the point that when a house gets demolished many of the bricks are saved and re-sold as recycled bricks, which can be a highly sought after item. If you are worried about building a house that will withstand the test of time, then you can rest easy if you choose bricks for a core component of your home's design.
Variety Of Options
Unlike some other types of construction material, bricks come in quite a few different colours and textures, which means you can spend days just pouring over catalogues looking at different options. From the classic deep red brick to its polar opposite in blue and from cream-white to dark black, there are bricks in every colour of the rainbow and then some. If you have a particular design style you are going for, then there is a good that you can find bricks that match the style and colour palette you are aiming for.
Great Outside And Inside
Brick is not only used in the facade of your home but also often in outdoor living areas. Whether as a retaining wall, a fence, a pathway or even a patio, bricks are common sights in the backyards of many Australians. They can also be used as internal walls, and this can create a great rustic aura that harkens back to a simpler time. Creating a blend of bricks both outside and inside your home is a great way to mesh the two different areas and create a cohesive design language that makes your home stand out.
