Everyone from massive construction companies building high-rise condominiums to homeowners undertaking DIY projects consider using brick. It’s familiar and, on the surface, it is cheaper just about every other option out there. At least that’s how it appears.
When you investigate a little deeper, using brick and mortar can actually be more expensive than other materials out there. For example, INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks cost more out the door, but when you add up the total costs of a project, they can actually be a cheaper alternative.
Let’s start with the biggest consideration of any construction project, time. As they say, “time is money” so there is no time to waste. This is undoubtedly one of the biggest drawbacks when using bricks and mortar. It takes a lot of time and/or manpower, regardless of if you’re adding a room to your house or erecting a large-scale development.
On the other hand, INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks can be installed three times faster than brick and mortar. The savings on labor alone means INSEE SUPERBLOCK is actually priced competitively with other products, including brick, when you look at the big picture.
Additionally, INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks create a true surface. Traditional bricks and mortar almost always leave an uneven surface that requires a thick layer of plaster. This isn’t the case with the panels which require roughly 50 percent less plastering than what you would need for a brick and mortar wall.
INSEE SUPERBLOCK offers more for less
Not only are you saving money by selecting INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks, but you’re also getting a far superior product. Here are just a few ways INSEE SUPERBLOCK is better than bricks and mortar:
- Increased fire resistance
- Better sound insulation
- Better thermal insulation
- Can be cut and laid to prevent waste loss
- Flexible sizes and styles
- Eco-friendly
Using INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks can offer a total cost savings of up to 25 percent when compared to brick and mortar walls. The savings come from a number of areas. There is the reduction of labor and time needed for wall construction, less waste loss and smaller demand for plastering mortar.
So when you’re thinking about brick and mortar for your project, be sure to factor in all costs. The sticker price of the materials may be appealing, but this doesn’t make it a cheaper solution. Not only will you end up costing yourself more money in the long run, but you’ll lose a significant amount of time in the process.
And you end up missing out on all of the benefits that INSEE SUPERBLOCK panels and blocks offer. More money for fewer benefits? That’s not an equation that adds up. No matter what the size or scale of your project, bricks really aren’t cheaper when it comes to building.
