Brick Wall Fences Offer Many Benefits
Historically, there are two types of brick; fired and unfired. “The basic formula for brickmaking has not changed in thousands of years: Rich, natural clays and shales are primary ingredients.” The fired clay brick is still being produced in the millions of units today in the U.S. alone. The popularity of brick walls in buildings, fence walls, retaining walls and other applications is easy to understand. The warmth and elegance of brick walls has been appreciated for thousands of years.
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Brick Fence Walls Offer Many Benefits ….
Aside from its stylish appearance, a brick wall has many  functional characteristics…
- Security brick wall against intruders
- Blocks noise from busy streets
- Provides a property boundary wall
- Increases security
- Stylish privacy fence wall
- Contributes to landscaping themes
- Allows creativity in design
- Creates a fence wall enclosure for family and pets
A brick wall endures for generations with style and class that most other materials can’t match. Brick walls continue to be very popular, adding value and prestige to homes, offices and other buildings.
As with any building material, there are considerations and choices available. Since brick is made from porous clay material it is susceptible to absorbing water, which can cause damage from freezing temperatures, erosion, and weathering. To overcome these weaknesses, brick walls have been produced using concrete bricks, a very popular choice. Concrete brick walls eliminate some of the shortcomings of clay brick walls, but the majority of weaknesses are still inherent with the concrete brick wall.
Decorative Precast Concrete Fence Walls, A Great Alternative
offering all the benefits of brick wall fencing and more…
- Consists of solid concrete panels, eliminating the need for continuous concrete footings
- Steel reinforcing is evenly distributed throughout the fence wall
- Maximum durability
- Available in a variety of finishes and textures
- Very low maintenance
- Less than half the time and labor is required for installation
- Does not require skilled brick masons
- Pier footing required at columns only, causing minimal invasion to existing landscaping
- Not affected by Settling and expansive soil conditions
 A Stonetree™ Precast Concrete Fence Wall is the distinctive choice for your next project. Proprietary features in our forming system produce beautiful authentic textures and patterns on both sides of the precast concrete panels. Walls may be finished with stains and custom treatments. The enduring beauty and value of a Stonetree™ Precast Concrete Fence Wall will outperform every other type of fence wall in the marketplace.
For more information and pricing, please follow this link …
http://www.stonetreefence.com/comparing-fence-walls.html
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