Extending your home is a complex process that requires careful planning, design and meticulous attention to detail to achieve the ideal addition to your current home. It takes a lot of time, energy and money, so it’s important that the information surrounding the solutions available to you is easily digestible and supports you throughout the decision making process. With the wide variety of products available, understanding the benefits specific materials can provide could take your home extension to a new level.
Today we’ll be looking at brick and why we think it’s the perfect choice for a house extension. Whether you want to create something unique and eye-catching, or something that blends in perfectly with your existing home’s style.
Aesthetics
You can’t deny that bricks give you more power over your building project. They’re shapely; they’re versatile; they come in a variety of colours so you can get the look of your dreams. You’ll also be able to add beautiful detailing that will take your build’s look to a whole new level. Products that give you that aesthetic freedom and control are worth considering because of their versatility and practicality. Especially when you consider that choosing brick can give you an extension that works with the style of your existing home, rather than being an addition that might clash with your existing home’s style.
Thermal benefits
Of course, the goal of an extension is to maximise the use of the extra space to make the investment in planning and building worth it. However, sometimes this simply isn’t the case, depending on your choice of material. A conservatory that’s too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter isn’t practical or ideal. On the other hand, with brick, you can be sure that you’re getting an option that has excellent thermal regulation properties, which means you don’t have to worry about unpredictable weather.
Not only will you feel the positive effects of good thermal management, but you can also enjoy the peace of mind that selecting a material like brick offers additional environmental benefits by reducing the need for thermal control devices, which means that by selecting brick instead of other materials you would be saving money on your energy bills.
Functionality
The functional properties of bricks are also highly sought after; not only are they strong and durable, but clay bricks have a lifespan of more than 150 years, so you can be sure that you are getting a product that will last. There are also products on the market that will further improve the properties of bricks by adding additional protection to the exterior of the brick, ensuring that you get a product that is strong and reliable. Apart from this, brick also requires less maintenance over time; with only a small amount of cleaning and maintenance required, you can spend more time enjoying your new addition instead of worrying about its exterior upkeep.
Using bricks also gives you more flexibility and control over the build; you can choose a design that best fits your garden size, your current property style and fits with your plans for your extension due to its versatility. In the end, there are several advantages to using brick for your house extension.
Architects and self-builders want to have almost complete control over a build. They want to ensure they are delivering a project that maximises both style and functionality. With so many products and options available, you need to have access to accurate and up-to-date information to make sure you make the most of your housing extension.