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BRICKASSOCIATIONOF THE

CAROLINAS

The LatestAbout theUse ofBrick

Introduction:Create SmallMasterpiecesWith Brick

You need not have a canvas to create a mapiece! Builders are usthe flexibility and varof brick to add charmand personality to evthe smallest homes an

commercial structuresAnd theres good reasbuyers are demanding

First-timers, downsiziempty-nesters and evretirees recognize the of brick in smaller hom

with extra appeal. Thappreciate the differen

sometime subtle, stimes bold that sepone home from anoth

Here we look at just sof the ways builders ausing brick to add flaismall homes and busies. One home achieveelegance with a uniqblend of different bricolors and patterns. Afeatures a tapering bchimney with eye-levinset that serves as ho

to a cherub figurine.

Another home uses quround windows flankichimney at near roof l

Youll also see extra-woverhangs, plus a full of arched entries and dow treatments. Diffelayouts, different eras using the versatility ofto create a personalitycharming and distinct.

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Aunique chimney treat-ment (1a) and arched

brick entry (1b) make an

inviting difference in these

small brick homes.1a

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Its the brick arches. People think

that house was built in the 1940s.

The house was built in 1998!- SUSANPFAHL

Quarter-circle windows,inviting archways, extra-

wide overhangs and creative

brick chimneys are just some

of the distinguishing features

found in small brick homes,

whether in well-established

neighborhoods (2a, 2b, 2c)

or in new developments

(2d, 2e, 2f).

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3e 3f 3g

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The use of a braccent band, elli

entry arch and scircle window arc

serve to make th

brick home stand

out (4b).

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QUOIN CORNER

Quoins are special ornamental projections executed in

brickwork to mark corners of buildings and to create anoverall appearance of strength, grandeur and solidity.

When constructing quoins, brick is laid in the standard

method with a two-inch air space allowed between the

brick and the sheathing rather than the normal one inch

of space. It is important that an adequate number of

ties be used.

This relatively simple masonry technique is a sign of

elegance that will be a lasting reminder of the quality of

the builders work.

For more information,

contact the

Brick Association

of the Carolinas.

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Smaller structures require a style all

their own. Its not enough to mimic

what you find in larger homes.


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HIS OWN HOME

Charlotte architect RalfeMesrobian, who has

designed dozens ofhomes, used brickcreatively on his home.His philosophy showsthrough in the homehe designed for him-self. For the facade, heused a Flemish bondof dark purple headersand pinkish stretchers.The other three sidesfeature a running bond.Carved keystones on

window arches showleaves from oak,poplar, fig and pinetrees all presenton the property. Thefine brick-work in thearches was inspired bya home in Old Salem,the Moravian village in

Winston-Salem. (5a)

Flemish bond extends

beyond the house to planters

flanking the entry and brick

serves to frame the extensive

ground cover.

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Ive worked mainly in brick; in each

house I put in something distinctive.- RALFEMESROBIAN


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Suite 8008420 UniversityExecutive ParkCharlotte, NC28262

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Boral Bricks, Inc.Boren BrickCarolina CeramicsCunningham Brick Co., Inc.General Shale BrickLee Brick & Tile Co., Inc.New London Brick WorksOld Carolina Brick Co.Palmetto Brick Co.Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.Richtex CorporationStatesville Brick Co.Taylor Clay Products Co.Triangle Brick

BRIXX PIZZA

How do you cram a7,000-pound Italian-made oven into limitedkitchen space at asmall restaurant? Youdont. Instead, RoperConstruction added thepizza oven and chim-ney to an outside wallusing custom-shapedbricks. President Bill

Roper said his crewsthen color-matchedother brick on theeaterys exterior, usingit to highlight cornersand on fencing on thepatio. The upgradetook three months.The restaurants name:Brixx, of course! (6a)

Over 38,000 brickswent into the segment-

ed rounded walls that

help form this office

building. (6b)

This librarys impres-

sive rotunda usesa mix of brick, stone

as well as glass

blocks. (6c)

KUDOS1a Private residence, Charlo

1b Private residence, ChaNC; Architect: Susan Pfah

Architects, Charlotte, NC

2a Private residence, Charl

2b Private residence, Mt.Ple

2c Private residence, Charlo

2d Private residence, ChaNC; Architect: Susan Pfah

Architects, Charlotte, NC

2e Private residence, GreBuilder and Mason: McGeBrothers, Greer, SC

2fPrivate residence, Sand

Easley, SC; Builder: Essex Easley, SC

3a Private residence, OakValley subdivision, AdvanNC; Builder: Cambridge HDivision, K.T. Isenhour, WSalem, NC

3b Private residence, Charl

3c Private residence, Charlo

3d Private residence,Charlotte, NC

3e Private residence, SouPointe Village, RandlemanBuilder: Terry York Builde

Asheboro, NC

3fPrivate residence, Rive

Crossing, Charleston, SC; Swan Builders

3gResidential Duplex,Charleston, SC; Builder: HRooke Co., Charleston, SC

4a Private residence, Charl

4b Private residence, Charl

4c Private residence, Holsubdivision, Columbia, SCBuilder: Sendler ConstrucCo., Columbia, SC; Mason

Andrew Kelly, Winnsboro

5a Private residence, ChaNC; Architect and BuilderMesrobian, Charlotte, NC

6a Brixx Wood-Fired Pizz

Charlotte, NC; Builder: RoConstruction Co., Charlott

6b Salem Computer GrouWinston-Salem, NC BuildA. Watts Inc., Winston-Sal

6c Plaza-Midwood PublicLibrary, Charlotte, NC; ArcPat Campbell, LS3P AssocCharlotte, NC

6d Personal Offices, StepL. Mabe Building, Inc.,

Winston-Salem, NC; BuildStephen L. Mabe Building

Winston-Salem, NC

Note the roundedbrick columns at the

entry and flattering

soldier course near

the roof line. (6d)

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