Your home is the family castle that presents your personality to the outside world. The family home is where we enjoy our chosen lifestyle, so it is a major part of our lives and of course, our budgets.

Homes evolve over the years, undergoing extensions and renovations to meet the demands of another generation and changing family dynamics.

The substantial construction of a Full Brick home, the gold standard in housing, provides a solid basis for future alterations and additions, thanks to its legendary durability for a lifetime. It is the durability and sustainability of a Full Brick home that provides low maintenance, saving time, money and the environment.

"There is a lot more emphasis these days on controlling the running costs of a home because of their impact on the family budget. A natural brick finish is one of the few building systems that never requires painting to preserve its good looks and durability.

"That is even more important with today's multi-storey homes on small blocks with narrow boundaries. Repainting upper-levels is a costly business where scaffolding is often required and perhaps access to neighbours properties," says Brett Ward, Austral Bricks NSW marketing & regional sales manager.

According to Brett, bricks will resist the bumps and scrapes of everyday life such as cricket and soccer balls bouncing off walls or even dad with the mower.

"Brick can take it all with minimum maintenance needed for your Full Brick wall to look great for decades to come. That frees up funds for extensions and renovations or simply enjoying the lifestyle," Brett explained.

The secret to successful rendering is what's under the render coat. Brickwork provides a solid foundation for render, and the brick surface helps 'key' the render, increasing adhesion and reducing the likelihood of render bubbles or peeling.

Low maintenance is just one of eight advantages of building in Full Brick. Austral Bricks have established a dedicated website www.fullbrick.com.au as well as a Full Brick hotline to provide more information on the benefits of building in Full Brick.

The following builders specialise in building in Full Brick: Charleston Homes, Full Brick Homes, Fairlight Developments, Krslovic Homes, Kauley Homes, Beyond Homes, Westminster Homes, Rawson Homes and Felton Homes.  

A consumer Full Brick manual can be downloaded from the website and answers to common Full Brick questions can be obtained by ringing 1800 670 235.

When it comes to building your new home it should be Full Brick - the gold standard in housing.

Austral Bricks display centres are at Horsley Park, Bowral, Albion Park, Punchbowl, Fyshwick ACT, Newcastle and Tuggerah. The full range is also available from Austral Bricks agents' displays throughout NSW.