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Originally Posted by drew
It's likely easier to absorb the costs for brick in a larger development versus smaller ones.
Everyone likes brick better, so the fact it doesn't get used more has to come down to $$.
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I actually think it comes down to preconception that brick is unaffordable....I am all over it these days...every project....and when I propose it I always get opposition from the client....like I'm crazy.....until we go through the exercise.
I mean, if you are building the absolute cheapest EIFS or Hardie Board box possible, it won't happen, but if it is even just a reasonable building, the added cost of brick is easily manageable....in reality the cost of cladding is a small percentage of the overall cost of a building....its just the easiest to cut.
For buildings taller than 6 stories it seems to really make sense because most cheaper options (except EIFS ) aren't allowed because of wind loading, so you are forced into more expensive cladding...compared to metal and composite it is cheaper, even with the added structure.