Studies by the National Association of Home Builders and other building organizations continually find that 60% of the nation's homebuyers prefer brick homes. To the consumer, a brick home means a sound investment and savings. It increases a home's investment value, sells faster and brings a higher resale price. Brick is virtually maintenance-free. It never needs painting, caulking or staining. Brick won't burn or rot like other finish materials, nor will it chip off at the whim of a woodpecker. Brick won't burn and subsequently can reduce fire insurance premiums by up to 50%. Brick is energy efficient. Its inherent mass qualities help keep a home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Brick's mass also makes it a very effective noise insulator as well. Brick can save thousands of dollars over the life of a mortgage.

• 60% of homebuyers prefer brick

• Brick is virtually maintenance-free

• Brick never needs painting or staining

• Brick wont burn and can save on insurance premiums

• Brick will not rot

• Brick is energy efficient

• Brick homes built hundreds of years ago are still standing today

• On average, a brick exterior enhances the resale of a home by 6%

• You can get an all-brick home for no more than 7% more than vinyl