Specialty Masonry Contractors Atlanta GA

Brick Masonry - Introduction


Of all exterior finishing products, brick has the best appearances, and has excellent market appeal. Studies by the National Association of Home Builders and other building trade organizations continually find that 50-60% of the nation's home buyers prefer brick homes. There are numerous reasons for this:

  • Brick homes command a higher selling price.
  • Brick homes mean a sound investment and savings. It increases a home's value, sells faster and brings a higher resale price.
  • Brick is virtually maintenance-free. It never needs painting, caulking or staining.
  • Brick won't burn or rot like other finishing materials, and holds up well to the weather.
  • Brick won't burn and can subsequently reduce fire insurance premiums.
  • Brick is energy efficient. The material qualities help keep a home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
  • Brick also makes it a very effective noise insulator as well.

Brick can save thousands of dollars over the life of a structure. Building with brick is not only good for the bottom line, but also good common sense.

How brick size affects costs

You have decided that brick masonry is the way to go, and you have obtained prices from contractors. You're confronted with dramatic differences in prices. The main reason for the differences can be attributed to the size of the brick. In masonry work, labor constitutes approximately 60% of the total price . If you can reduce the labor requirements per square foot, you decrease the masonry contract price.

If architecturally acceptable, and if the coursing, window and door openings, and other architectural details are sized properly, it makes sense to select a larger size brick for a particular project. Surig & Son educate you on the various options. We take time to understand your needs and then help you understand the options.

Call us for a free estimate, and your chance to enhance the value of your home or commercial real estate.