Hi all
got 2 quick questions:1) what's the difference between "full brick" and "double brick"?
2) Do full-brick properties tend to get higher valuation than brick-and-veneer properties, if all other factors are the same?
Thanks a lot
AOhi ao,
full brick would probably mean you have a hollow brick or block which is then reinforced with reo bar approx every metre or so depending on engineers specs of course, especially when used for medium or medium/high rise construction for example & then core filled with concrete for strength… brick veneer is a skin of bricks surrounding a timber frame… usually used for residential house construction…
values wise I'm not sure if it values up higher or not but as 'generally' used for diffeent types of buildings (units versus houses) will never probably get to find out as units & houses are different productshope this helps a little
Mackar
1. Nothing
2. Yes, brick houses are more expensive
Tools
Im looking at buying a house that is brick, single brick outside walls and brick internal walls. whats that called?
Hi,
Normally it is brick veneer, where you have single skin brickwork on the outside and a timber frame on the inside.
Double brick is exactly that, it is 2 skins of brickwork and no timber frame.
there are pros and cons to both!!Luke
Hi Luke
Could you please give a little bit more details of pros and cons of both?
I have no idea so would like to hear anything helpful!many thanks!
AOG'day AO,
Here in the west most houses are of double brick construction.
Why?I don't really know.
They cost more to build, hold more heat, take longer to cool down but are generally quieter on the inside.
Newer double brick houses tend to crack in the early years as the foundations settle but these cracks are not usually a problem.
In WA it is easier, in the city areas anyway, to sell a bouble brick house and you generally get a better price for a double brick house. Not sure if this is the way it works in other states.
Hope this helps a bit.
Good luck.
Mark.
Double brick houses are a result of a brilliant marketing ploy in the West 30 years ago where two rival brick companies convinced the people that double brick was the only way to go. If someone built a veneer home it became difficult to sell and the true value was not realised. Outside of Perth brick veneer homes are predominant and the only benefit of double brick here is we live on a sand plain.Simple pad on sand construction system. There is no difference in full brick and double brick that I know of, just terminology. I am currently building a reverse veneer for myself that is timber frame outside with weatherboard and single brick internal, simply because that is the best solar passive properties in our construction region. Luckily it is for my family or I would probably have trouble if I ever had to sell!!!!!!!!!
Hope you are getting an idea on these construction styles AO
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