A full brick home reduces the noise from internal and external sources, and its strength protects against termite attacks and rotting timber.
Research conducted by Austral Bricks and the University of Newcastle has shown heavyweight construction (full brick) is most suitable for the Australian climate. Research indicates the thermal resistance* of a building material is not, by its self, a complete measure of thermal performance. The mass of the construction materials within the building’s interior, the thermal mass, must be taken into account.
When the temperature changes throughout the day, heavy materials act to control or dampen down the temperature swing. Research shows a passively designed modern full brick house is comfortable in cold weather for the same reason it stay cool in hot weather – because brick walls act as temperature controllers. They absorb heat from the sun during the daytime and release it when it is cooler.
Australia’s temperatures range widely throughout the day and night – particularly in the summer. The average daily temperatures, however, are very close to preferred comfort levels. Full brick walls are ideally suited to the Australian climate because they smooth out these variations keeping the family at a pleasant temperature all year round.
There is also a strong feeling of strength because of the solid construction and the aesthetic appearance. As soon as you walk into a full brick home you are attracted to the quietness and the moderate temperature, you can feel and hear the difference.
* Thermal resistance is a measure of the rate of heat flow through a material, the R value.
To discover the benefits of a full brick home or to explore the wide range of products available, visit an Austral Bricks display centre or their website www.fullbrick.com.au
Austral Bricks display centres are at Horsley Park, Bowral, Albion Park, Punchbowl, Fyshwick ACT, Newcastle, Tuggerah and Port Macquarie.
