Mortarless Bricks Make Home Renovations Easier

Lindsay ~ 1 December 2005

Mortarless bricks are gaining popularity with do-it-yourself homeowners who want to cover up their old house siding with the handsome look of brick. Since these newer bricks don’t require mortar, you don’t need a professional mason to install them. According to Haener Block, a company that sells interlocking mortarless bricks, they can be installed up to 10 times faster than traditional bricks, and the possibility of placement errors is virtually eliminated. An article from Housing Zone says: “Concrete bricks are cast in special shapes that can be installed by anyone with basic carpentry skills. The existing wall framing structure typically supports the weight of the bricks, so foundation ledges are not required, and retrofitting existing walls is possible. Because of its relative ease of installation, this system provides homeowners with the look of real brick exteriors at a more affordable price.”

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