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Brick Accents in Kitchens and Baths
When designing inspired kitchens and bathrooms, it’s important to select gorgeous materials that can support your...
How to Pair Brick with Exterior Paint Colors
Nothing makes a home exterior pop like brand new paint. Just like we touched on how the right mortar color will make a...
Our Favorite Outdoor Living Spaces
With the summer months and extended sunny weather upon us, now is the perfect time to imagine what an ideal outdoor...
Builder Spotlight: Taylor Morrison
With the distinction of being named one of Atlanta’s Top 10 Builders, Taylor Morrison has also been one of North Georgia Brick’s top-tier business partners since 2008. Building homes for more than 100 years, Taylor Morrison’s dedication to creating and executing well-loved design concepts has earned them an exceptional reputation as America’s Most Trusted™® Home Builder. With a building and home industry legacy as storied as this, North Georgia Brick was honored to host the Taylor Morrison Construction Management Team a couple of years back to review new plans by Main Street Designs of Georgia for stunning townhomes in Roswell, GA known as The Park at Old Roswell.
Improving Curb Appeal with Brick
Whether it’s for your family’s enjoyment of the home or if you’re looking to list a property on the market, elevated curb appeal helps create an undeniable impression that raises the value for prospective buyers. Not only does brick have inherent organic beauty and long-lasting durability, but brick homes also sell for more on average nationally! Here are 4 great ideas for improving curb appeal with brick.
Mortar Matters: How to Select the Best Mortar for your Brick Project
No matter what your favorite brick shade is from earthy brown to cream and every shade of red in between, your mortar color matters as well. Think about the mortar to your brick, as the perfect frame to a gorgeous piece of art.
Brick vs HardiePlank
Modern builders and homeowners have a multitude of material options when it comes to new builds, weighing factors like time, budget, labor, and longevity to aid decision-making. Quick design solutions such as siding can appeal for some projects like moderate residential homes, apartments, and mobile homes since they will install easily and for a slightly lower cost. Compared to a classic, value-adding material like brick however, siding is not able to match the number of significant benefits.
Spring Cleaning Your Brick Exterior
Each year when springtime rolls around, homeowners and business owners alike take a moment to spruce up their interiors with a deep spring cleaning. As the amount of sunlight increases each day and plants begin to bloom, why not show our attractive brick exteriors the same level of care? Whether you have a residential or commercial brick exterior, proper cleaning procedures and considerations will make your building shine throughout the spring and for the rest of the year. Here are some thoughtful questions to answer when spring cleaning your brick exterior.
Using Brick in Commercial Builds
When it comes to businesses and commercial buildings, we’ve written at length about the many advantages of using brick to complete commercial exterior projects. In addition to winning factors like energy efficiency, favorable thermal mass properties, and sustainable certification, brick simply provides a warmer appearance and has the NAHB survey results to back up that claim! Of course, we’re biased, but we love the look of brick for the inviting familiarity and coziness that businesses receive. No matter what type of product or service is being offered, there’s simply no denying the inherent beauty of brick used in commercial building projects.
Stone Veneer Looks We Love
The new year is full of possibilities and this includes exciting new builds, projects, remodels, and renovations using...
Tips on Winterizing Your Home
When our calendar reaches the winter months and temperatures begin to drop, we immediately locate our thickest,...
Cozy Brick Fireplace Ideas
No other season highlights our love for a gorgeous fireplace than the winter months when a roaring flame indoors is...
Tips for Exterior Christmas Decorations
No matter what this unpredictable year has presented homeowners and their families, Christmas is just around the...
Brick for Craftsman Style Homes
Placing an emphasis on local materials and honest construction, Craftsman style homes are the equivalent of a...
Turnkey Services
For all of the impressive reasons that brick is simply better for your build, we are honored that you chose North...