BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS - Although based in South, this association has a wonderful website for reviewing the reasons to buy brick, the costs of brick, and great examples of beautiful homes, and other useful information.
BRICK INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - The BIA has a web page designed specifically for homeowners and homebuyers, which lists the many reasons why you should select brick for your home.
Here are just a few more reasons:
Classic Beauty
The world's most beautiful homes are built with brick. Nothing else can match its classic style and elegance. Building with brick says, "You have arrived."
Strength
Brick is one of the world's oldest building materials. It is pest and weather resistant, and it's fireproof. Brick homes built hundreds of years ago are still standing, and look as distinguished today as they did the day they were built.
Lasting Value
Brick's beauty and practicality are always a plus when you resell. In real estate advertising, if a home is made of brick the ad always mentions it, because brick offers a selling advantage. On average, a brick exterior enhances the resale value of your home by 6%.
Energy Efficiency
Brick's exceptional "thermal mass" means that it absorbs heat and slows down heat transfer. In summer, brick slowly absorbs heat from the sun and keeps your home cooler during the hottest part of the day. In winter, the brick on your house holds the house's heat longer, keeping you warmer.
Low Maintenance
Brick never needs to be painted and never rots, fades, warps, burns, dents, tears or becomes brittle. It's one of the most enduring building materials known, and you don't have to do a thing to keep it looking beautiful.