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Bricks are for decorative purposes nowadays (pretty siding). They aren't practical as you won't meet code for insulation. You will also need to frame another
by turtlebits 5y ago
Bricks are for decorative purposes nowadays (pretty siding). They aren't practical as you won't meet code for insulation. You will also need to frame another interior wall for vapor control.
A single layer brick wall isn't structural.
- uCantCauseUCant 5y agoThere are foam bricks which meet the insulation codes in europe - in one wall with no additions. Will all be special waste though one day.
- MagnumOpus 5y ago> A single layer brick wall isn't structural My 92-year old house with single layer brick walls says otherwise. (And yes, it insulates badly, but it kept standing through a lot of storms.)
- danans 5y ago> My 92-year old house with single layer brick walls says otherwise. ( Not structural by current building standards. No doubt it is carrying a load today, bit you can't build a house that way anymore.