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opinion on brick/stone finish
Last Post 25 Apr 2010 11:04 PM by
arkie6
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bp f150
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18 Apr 2010 10:11 PM
Is anyone familiar (used) with this product :
http://www.suretouch.ca/index_e.htm
?
It seems like an interesting product. What do you think ?
Cork-Guy
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19 Apr 2010 12:25 PM
I've personally never used the product, however it does look interesting. I'd be concerned about the durability and longevity of the product itself. It seems it would be easy for water and soot to get behind those bricks, especially in very moisture climates.
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wes
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19 Apr 2010 04:55 PM
We have used this 'thin brick' concept before a couple times. Not this brand, but there are several companies who make this type of system. The products we used were made the same as regular brick, only thin. The mortar was the same as regular brick mortar. And as far as I know, there have been no problems with either of these installations since they were completed. Also, both were 'by owner' installs. The problem with these products, in my area, is cost. Traditional brick and labor are both common and relatively inexpensive here. Less that the 'thin brick' products.
Wes Shelby<br>Design Systems Group<br>Murray KY<br>
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cmkavala
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25 Apr 2010 05:19 PM
brick prices vary regionally, expensive in Florida , but places where there is clay like, LA., GA., VA. etc. it is usually relatively inexpensive to use, very durable and increases the value of a home. To use a faux brick would probably decrease the value of a home.
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arkie6
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25 Apr 2010 11:04 PM
That product looks rather expensive to me relative to my costs for real brick veneer which is ~$4/sq ft installed here in Arkansas - that includes the brick, mortar, all materials, and labor. Lots of clay to make bricks around here though.
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