Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 15, 2011 3:11 pm Hi guys, New poster here. I am building an energy efficient small modern home for myself as my first home in Hilton wa. I have an unhealthy obsession with bricks. I love their form, the architectural lines they create, their interest when tumbled and I only like them painted. That's is the contentious issue. My builder thinks I am insane but I am in love with the idea. Can you give me your thoughts and/or cheap alternative ideas? Thanks for your help Re: Help with external finish 2Dec 15, 2011 6:56 pm Not a fan of painted bricks. Unless ofcourse they're an ugly concrete finish, but even then i'd be more in favour to render the surface. And given the vast variety in colours available today, there shouldn't be a need to paint them if you're building new. Just my 2¢ worth... Re: Help with external finish 3Dec 19, 2011 4:52 am Keen_to_build Hi guys, I have an unhealthy obsession with bricks. I love their form, the architectural lines they create, their interest when tumbled and I only like them painted. That's is the contentious issue. My builder thinks I am insane I fully agree with your builder. Of all the scores of bricks finishes you want to paint them creating a life-long ritual of repainting every few years. The ONLY advantage being you can change colour, provided it matches the (possible) powder coated window frames. Even rendering with colour, creates a blank boring plain wall, devoid of the brick 'architectural lines you love' and quickly shows any marks and dirt. Honestly, have a re-think Arfur Re: Help with external finish 4Dec 20, 2011 5:58 pm Hey guys, Thanks for the replies. You will be pleased to know that I am going with a limestone block brick with a flush mortar finish. I am clearly in the minority with some things 4 14467 Building Standards; Getting It Right! But they didn't even leave it at one level it goes up and down along the whole front of the house 4 10949 Thanks Pulse, thats really helpful and very much appreciated. Also thanks for the pointer on sheathing, thats me watching too many american youtube videos! 6 2812 |