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