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...brick works: Rather than forming a coating on the brick, these waterborne mineral paints cause a chemical reaction that permanently binds them to the brick substrate. These are silica-based products that are biocompatible with bricks and stone and are actually absorbed into the surface of the brick. The pigments of...

...brick and structural timbers. Numerous locally sourced materials are incorporated. And some components are cutting-edge technology, such as the bifacial solar panels tied into the Ontario government’s FIT [Feed-in Tariff] program . This house is a merging of old and new eco-friendly architectural technologies. First ...

...Brick and stone exterior finishes for homes Rustic Brick Wall Finish © Marlon Bunday Pros of brick wall finishes: Very low maintenance and its performance is excellent. Brick and stone resist weathering, and are virtually unassailable from pests, insects, mold, and fire. Cons of brick wa...

...bricks listed. You can sometimes even find used brick listed on Ebay and there are certainly houses that deal soley in reclaimed brick. You can find a primer here on identifying various types of brick and their properties and if you plan to be reclaiming the old bricks for re-use yourself here is a good resource on c...

...Brick Water permeable laneway © Anna Demaree Recycled brick and stone water permeable walkway © Larkspur Garden Design

...brick walls where the sun hits. The more complicated aspect of his heating strategy involves an air-to-water heat pump powered by photovoltaic solar panels that extracts heat from the interior air and transfers it to his water heater, from where it is distributed through his radiant floors. Along with providing air c...

...brick placed in the path of the sun to act as thermal storage. Windows are triple pane, fibreglass framed, argon filled with an average R value of 4.5. Window glazing is 91% south facing to avoid heat loss and maximise solar heat gain. Exterior durability measures include a metal roof and fascia, electrically control...

...brick will absorb the most heat. For walls you can simply add a second layer of drywall (or more), if you want to keep a traditional look. A high quality window choice is important, and to truly invest in this concept you are best to install at least triple pane gas-filled windows with low-e coatings to ensure that t...

...brick? So, what is a wall system? Your wall system is an environmental separator between outside and inside . Its intent is to slow the movement of heat and air between outside and in, and manage moisture infiltration from both sides. There have been many changes over the previous few decades in building codes, b...

...brick and solid wood . Early construction materials were either unharmed by moisture or put in an environment where they were able to dry. Houses were poorly or completely uninsulated and they devoured the cheap energy that was available in the past, drawing in endless fresh air and removing moisture. We just kept pump...

...brick and stone - neither of which are known for their outstanding insulating properties either. Of course we all want to limit using energy (and losing money) while decreasing our carbon footprint as much as possible, so be mindful of the way you fasten any insulation when refinishing and upgrading outside walls - a...