Reverse Brick Veneer: Why use Reverse Brick Veneer

● Helps achieve a 6-star house energy rating

● 3-in-1 insulation, breathable membrane and radiant barrier

● Fibre-free, non-allergenic, non- irritant

● Quick and easy to install

● Acts as a temporary weather barrier prior to wall cladding being fixed

● Strong, tough, durable

● Water-resistant and unaffected by moisture

● Rodent and insect resistant

● Alternative designer look

Why is Reverse Brick Veneer So Beneficial?

Reverse brick veneer construction is a preferred form of construction as the thermal mass is inside the building not outside. In traditional brick veneer, the bricks are on the outside and they contribute very little to heating and cooling efficiency. When the bricks are on the inside combined with insulation, the heat and cold from the outdoors is not transmitted into the home as the bricks are protected from the external weather conditions. This gives you the huge advantage of interior temperatures remaining much more stable. The occupants of the home are also much more comfortable.

In winter, the bricks on the inside of the home can store the heat that is coming into the room (either from windows, or from heaters) and radiate it back into the room when it is needed. The insulation behind the bricks stops the precious heat from escaping.

In summer, keeping the windows and doors closed means that heat doesn’t enter the home as easily, and the thermal mass acts to cool the interior. At night, you simply open the windows to allow the cooler air to dissipate any heat in the brickwork.

If you are worried that reverse brick veneer means that have to live with brick interior walls, don’t be. Reverse brick veneer is very attractive and can be rendered or covered with plasterboard so you won’t even know that it is there if you don’t want to.