Safe and secure. It’s a feeling, almost a sense of being protected, and one that is hard to define. But this feeling is one that rates very high with the happy owners of full brick houses.
Solid construction For some that feeling of security comes from confidence in the solid construction of their full brick home. Knowing that their brick home is all but impregnable to the elements and intrusions from the outside world.
Natural comfort As we saw in Advantages 1 and 2, a well-designed full brick home will stabilise temperatures, ironing out the highs and lows, and reducing our dependence on artificial heating and cooling. But more importantly it provides a natural level of comfort that enhances our sense of wellbeing.
Breathe easy In a world of chemical scares, it is comforting to know that bricks are made entirely from naturally-occurring minerals. No chemicals or binders are used, and bricks don’t give off any gases or chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Fire safety Bricks are naturally fire resistant, and a full brick house eliminates the use of a timber frame. Steel frames, while fire resistant, are vulnerable to twisting in a fire, causing even more damage. Of course, your full brick home is not fireproof – no house can claim that – but the solid, fire-resistant structure will remain intact for longer, allowing your family to make their escape.
Bushfire resistant If you live in a bushfire-prone area – and that applies to many outer suburbs of Sydney as well as regional areas – brickwork provides the perfect fire-resistant envelope, in conjunction with other measures such as protecting against the entry of embers.
