Thin Brick Veneer manufactured by Higgins Brick Company offers the advantage of flexibility in design with economical benefits. Available in color ranges to complement any design theme, Higgins thin brick is also available in matching full size brick and pavers. This allows the designer to specify anchored veneer, thin veneer and pavers with the confidence his colors will match from vertical substrates to horizontal surfaces, caps and treads.
Higgins is a leader and major innovator in developing the most authentic, full line of manufactured used brick products too. Higgins unique method of cobble tumbling brick blends for the “Evergreen” product line provides authentic used brick textures and colors previously unavailable in manufactured brick veneer. Evergreen thin brick veneer is one of the only cobble tumbled brick products available to a full range of applications. With colors developed working closely with industry color consultants, you can easily coordinate one of our brick color blends with roof tiles, stucco and other materials used on your project.
Higgins Brick has been making thin brick products since 1974 making us one of the original thin brick manufactures. Over the years, Higgins thin brick has been used on more projects than any other thin brick. Over that time, Higgins has worked carefully with building code consultants and committees to insure that using thin brick veneer is easy for the engineer and installer alike. This also insures a positive experience when working with building officials on your thin brick project. Working with organizations such as Western States Clay Products Association, we have seen many advantages code changes including the “one hour fire rating” for thin brick.
Thin brick has demonstrated substantial cost savings in seismic “zone 4” engineering over the years but is growing in popularity in other seismic zones as well. Scheduling other trades around thin brick construction is much simpler than conventional brick construction. This is because the thin brick can be applied after the building is up, as opposed to waiting for the conventional brick building to be built. Typically, the scaffolding used by the plasterer is used by the thin brick installer once the plastering is complete. This feature also saves space on the jobsite as the plaster scaffolding is much narrower than typical brick scaffolding.
Thin brick is also used as a means to retrofit buildings that have become unsightly or have developed water intrusion problems. Properly installed thin brick veneer can be practically impervious to water intrusion, especially when using a proper masonry water repellant. Thin brick veneer has been successfully used to retrofit many buildings over the years that would have been otherwise demolished and rebuilt. The cost savings can be substantial.
Designing with thin brick has never been easier or had so many cost saving advantages. Designing unique elements, blending colors, or creating accents are but a few design advantages available when you use thin brick on your project. Engineering, scheduling and bringing your project in under budget are additional advantages that your clients will appreciate. For your next project, consider using thin brick veneer. It just makes sense!
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