As a mason contractor I agree with your thoughts. Another curious development over the recent years is the use of thin thick brick and stone. Seems like it would be cheaper, but actually much more costly, as this system usually requires installing a metal lath behind the brick tiles for support. Judging by the way the metal melted in Maui I would prefer full wythe brick over concrete if I could afford the cost.
]]>No other country except Canada an Japan utilizes this construction methodology madness. A total rip’off.
Your houses should be sturdy, made of brick and concrete. Second floors should be constructed using pure concrete, not wood. The same goes t stairwells.
Buy something that will be there for generations. No more termites, sagging foundations, mildew, sinking walls etc…
The word ¨condemn is a rarity.
95% of the world ld uses brick and concrete.
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