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That 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" thi
by jefftk 5y ago
That 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.