Building a Brick Patio

Bricks have been around for ages. A brick is a block of ceramic material joined together through the use of a mortar. The oldest brick that has been found dates back to 7,500 B.C. This was located in South East Antolia. Evidences were found that fired brick was invented, as opposed to earlier sun-dried mud brick used in the ancient times.

Advantages

* Bricks are insulators. Brick walls are heavy and dense. They conduct heat slowly and are energy efficient.

* They do not require heavy maintenance. You do not have to spend thousands of dollars in paint every now and then to maintain a brick wall or patio.

* They can be resold at a high price. Home buyers usually prefer the vintage look and low-maintenance cost that bricks offer.

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