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Clay brick’s classic beauty and durability is matched by its incredible versatility


With its wide selection of colours,


textures, shapes and sizes, clay brick allows for immense creativity and fl exibility in design. Some brick products have colours applied to the faces of the brick or paver to create a unique effect or fi nish. t can be easily adapted for extensions, renovations or changes in use. Clay brick also pairs beautifully with many other building materials and systems. t can also be deconstructed and rebuilt to create exceptional brickwork features and detailing. New clay brick products provide


even more options and include thin joint mortar brickwork, brick slips, clay thermal blocks and thin bricks mounted on insulated backings. ngoing innovations in the industry ensure that clay brick continues to offer new possibilities for creative design and durable construction.


eyond their enduring aesthetic, clay bricks provide ongoing benefi ts through energy effi ciency. oted for its excellent thermal mass, clay brick’s ability to absorb, store and release heat energy helps to regulate indoor


temperatures and can reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling. This contributes to lower operational carbon emissions, as the building reuires less energy to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout the year. While a clay brick building will stand the test of time, its energy performance also makes them an investment that pays dividends through energy savings.


For self-builders, clay brick’s peerless blend of sustainability, adaptability and endurance will ensure this impressive building material remains an architectural mainstay for generations to come.


Rob Flello is chief executive at Brick Development Association (BDA)


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