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Yes, you still need insulation. But, brick appears to still be a much better insulator than other residential building materials. I found a site that explains
by austincheney 5y ago
Yes, you still need insulation. But, brick appears to still be a much better insulator than other residential building materials.
I found a site that explains it with numbers: https://gambrick.com/does-a-brick-home-need-insulation/ https://gambrick.com/does-a-brick-home-need-insulation/
Additionally, brick is superior at weather resistance over time. 50 years from that brick will continue to insulate about the same as a new wall. You won't get that with wood even with lots of treatment over the years.
- jefftk 5y agoThat site is talking about brick used as siding, not as something structural. And they're only getting an R value of 0.8 (which is minimal) because it is 4" thick. 4" brick gives you less insulation than even 1/4" of foam.
- austincheney 5y agoAre there modern residences that use brick for more than siding?
- frosted-flakes 5y agoIn America/Canada? No, not commonly. Basements walls sometimes use concrete blocks, but structural brick buildings in general are very uncommon.