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existing building . Clay brick is durable and low maintenance - it will outlast even the rowdiest student parties !
LOW MAINTENANCE
“ Clay bricks are the obvious choice for student residences ,” says Mariana Lamont , executive director of the Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa .
“ With its ability to regulate noise , air humidity and temperature , clay brick masonry maintains a comfortable
interior through the hot , rainy summer months , or freezing Highveld nights ,” she explains .
“ The density and mass of clay brick provides a resilient protective barrier with a maximum fire ratings .”
“ Clay bricks are the obvious choice for student residences ,”
With its ability to regulate noise , air humidity and temperature , clay brick masonry maintains a comfortable interior through the hot , rainy summer months , or freezing Highveld nights .
To keep within the strict budget , the architect used end-of-range luxury bricks interwoven with inexpensive , standard masonry ‘ commons ’.
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