The Architectural Appeal of Old Chicago Brick
In architectural circles, Old Chicago’s fame derives from famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Daniel Burnham, and the incomparable building material known as Old Chicago brick.
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Reclaimed Bricks – A Favorite Of Famous Architecture
Want to join the club of famous works of architecture and brick design? Then choose reclaimed building bricks. New York City, home to possibly the most historical brick buildings in all the U.S., frequently has old buildings dotted with reclaimed bricks from other building sites that are no longer standing. Many Chicago residences and commercial buildings…
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Driveway Brick Pavers: Reasons to Choose a Brick Paver Driveway Over a Concrete Driveway
Many homeowners would consider poured concrete to be the standard choice for driveways. However, not only can concrete be a boring option, but concrete is known to be easy to crack, hard to repair, and prone to staining. Thusly, if you are considering having your driveway replaced, it may be in your best interest to…
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How Do You Know It’s Authentic Chicago Brick?
Let’s face it, we love bricks. Think about it. Steel rusts. Wood takes a lot of maintenance. But bricks are so sturdy, beautiful, low maintenance and just plain reliable. Today, antique bricks have become popular building material. They give a building charm, character and time-tested style. Salvaged from old buildings, reclaimed bricks age beautifully. The…
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The Benefits Of Using Antique Building Materials
When you are looking to create a one of a kind and unique space, there is a great way to achieve that look. By using antique building materials, you can get the textures, tones, and look that can only be achieved by years of wear and tear. Antique building materials will give your home a rustic classic…
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How Do I Match My Old Bricks?
If you are working on a renovation or addition to your home or commercial building and would like to know how to match your old bricks, you first should consider exactly what you mean by “match.” Do you mean you want identical bricks that visitors will not be able to tell from the old building…
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The Many Benefits of Used Brick
If you are considering remodeling, or adding to, your home’s exterior, you may be trying to decide what building materials would be the best for you to use for your project. If this is the case, you may want to take a moment to consider the benefits of used bricks. Used bricks, often salvaged from old…
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Old St. Louis Brick — Two Tales of Devastation
From the ashes of a devastating fire that nearly destroyed St. Louis, Missouri, in May of 1849, rose a change in construction methods that not only has made St. Louis unique, but also has spread a love of brick throughout much of the South. Unlike other major cities of its era, St. Louis builders had…
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Where Were Purington Pavers Made?
Once the world’s largest brick manufacturer, Purington Pavers Brick Company supplied practically indestructible brick pavers across the United States and around the world for more than 50 years. Now, these historical bricks, which went out of production in the late 1940s when demand for pavers disappeared with the advent of asphalt and concrete streets, are…
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Accent Your Home or Office with Antique Brick Veneer
You don’t have to unearth an old brick wall in your home or office to establish that distinctive look. With antique brick veneer for home, you can add the same look to a wall or floor no matter what type of construction you have. The real brick wall veneer is sliced from genuine vintage bricks salvaged…
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