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BRICKING IT

Increasingly, brick is being used to give homes a stylish look, but its benefits go well beyond aesthetics. In addition to adding texture and warmth to a home, bricks don’t pretend to be something they’re not and their inherent qualities — low maintenance, energy effi ciency and acoustic benefits — resonate with Australian homeowners and renovators.

Brick is a solid investment. It is an incredibly hard-wearing material that has been used for hundreds of years with few signs of ageing.

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