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- Acme Brick's New Lean/Green Brick is Company's "Greenest" Yet
- (1/14/2009)
- Acme Brick engineers have developed a new brick design that increases the area of a brick's core holes from 25% to 33% of the brick's total volume. This new version of a King Size brick lean/green brick will generate savings of about 11% in energy used to fire or burn the brick. Additional savings will be generated in transportation costs because the new brick will weigh approximately 3.15 lbs. versus 3.5 lbs for a conventional King Size brick. This new brick from Acme will have the same performance qualities as its predecessors and will be available in the full range of colors that Acme currently offers. New lean/green brick will enhance brick's already sterling reputation as the ultimate earth-friendly building material.
- Hanson Brick Launches New Clay Brick Styles
- ebuild (1/7/2008)
- Hanson Brick, North America's largest brick manufacturer, announces the launch of 14 new clay brick styles inspired by nature's colors and designed to harmonize with a variety of stone cladding.
Eldorado Stone Instrumental in Formation of the Masonry Veneer Manufacturer's Association (MVMA)- ebuild (12/5/2007)
- Creating a unified national voice and working to help advance the rapidly growing industry of masonry veneer manufacturing are two important reasons Eldorado Stone saw the value in becoming a charter member of the newly formed Masonry Veneer Manufacturer's Association (MVMA). The association officially began operation April 1, 2006. MVMA was created to represent manufacturers and suppliers of manufactured stone and brick veneer products.
World's Largest Brick 'Born on the Fourth of July' to Acme Brick Company.- ebuild (8/20/2007)
- Acme Brick is celebrating America's birthday and Acme's 116th year in a really big way -- in fact over 6,000 pounds big. On July 4th at 06:00 a.m. the staff of Acme's Denton, Texas brick plant "delivered" Baby Clay the World's largest brick. This "Baby" sets all kinds of records because he weighs in at over three tons and is 116 inches long (9 ft., 8 in.) -- one inch for every year that Acme has been in business. That makes Clay nearly 3,000 times the size of a standard brick.
Hanson Brick announces the addition of Hibernia to its commercial brick collection in the North region- ebuild (8/14/2007)
- Hanson Brick, the largest brick manufacturer in North America, has launched Hibernia, a new black brick well suited for building accents and unique design creations. Hibernia is currently available in CSR and modular, with additional sizes available upon demand. Coated in manganese to create its black colour, Hibernia has a leathery appearance and tiny hints of the red clay underneath.
Building Designers Across the Country Go Green with Brick - ebuild (8/14/2007)
- As today's homebuyers look for places to raise a family or spend their retirement years, they are increasingly choosing "green" - environmentally friendly - products. Since brick is well-noted for its sustainability, timeless appeal and aesthetic qualities, General Shale Brick was featured in two national projects that draw attention to green building practices.
Eye-Catching Driveway Adds to Home's Allure- ebuild (7/26/2007)
- In the past, homeowners and designers could take their best guess on what a brick driveway, patio or sidewalk would look like. But now, a new product called PaverScape" Visualizing Software, available through Pine Hall Brick distributors, gives an accurate picture of the project before the first paver is laid. Schwind said it works this way: Take a digital picture of your driveway. Bring your camera and the cable used to connect it to a computer to your nearest Pine Hall Brick distributor, which can be found at www.pinehallbrick.com.
Building Products Top 100: RomaBrick- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- RomaBrick -- shown here in Bracciano, a blend of reds and burnt blacks -- features a longer profile and wider proportions intended to evoke ancient Rome, says the manufacturer. Irregular in shape, the manufactured stone can vary from 9 inches to 10 1/4 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches in height. 800-925-1491.
America's Only "Branded" Brick Easy to Identify on New Homes- ebuild (7/12/2007)
- Acme is the only brick in America that has the manufacturer's logo stamped into the product. The fine earth clays used in Acme brick go through a series of eighteen tests for quality. This exhaustive testing assures that every Acme brick will far exceed all building codes. Recent tests have confirmed that some brick being sold in Texas fail building code specifications. Homeowners can be confident that their Acme exterior will not fade with time, even in the blazing southwestern sun.
MVP Award Winner: Eldorado Brick Veneer- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/13/2007)
- Eldorado Stone. "This brick profile achieves an aged artisan appearance that enhances many styles of architecture," a judge said of Eldorado Brick veneer. The line comes in four profiles and 14 standard color blends, plus custom colors. RomaBrick (shown) is wider and slightly thicker than the others. Bricks in all the profiles are rough-edged and irregularly sized to create a timeworn look. For use in both exterior and interior applications, the veneer is made of portland cement, oxides, and aggregates. It typically is installed over concrete masonry block, sheathing, rigid insulation, or open stud framing. Matching molding, crowns, caps, half rounds, and trim are available. Cost: $5 to $7 per square foot. 800-925-1491.
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