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Research has clearly shown that a full brick home is ideal for our Australian climate.

Australia is a country known for its extreme weather - long, baking hot days in summer and shivering cold spells throughout the winter months. So when it comes to building, careful consideration should be given to using materials that will keep the family home at an even temperature throughout the year.

Research conducted by Austral Bricks™ and the University of Newcastle, has clearly shown that a full brick home is ideal for our Australian climate.

"As the temperature changes throughout the day, the thermal mass of the bricks acts to control or moderate temperature swings," explains Natalie Frendo, marketing manager for Austral Bricks™ NSW.

"A modern full brick house, passively designed is comfortable in cold weather for the same reason it stays cool in hot weather – because the thermal mass of the brick walls acts as a temperature controller. The bricks absorb heat from the sun during the daytime and release it at night when it is cooler.

"Australia’s temperatures can range widely throughout the day and night – particularly in the summer. Full brick homes are ideally suited to the Australian climate extremes.

"When you walk into a full brick home you can immediately hear the difference. External noise, such as cars, trucks, lawn mowers and aircraft, is dramatically reduced. At the same time, noise generated internally, such as loud music or children playing, is muffled by the brick walls making life much more pleasant for family members." Natalie Frendo concludes.

With so much emphasis on reducing our home's carbon footprint, passive full brick construction is also a winner. By capitalising on the reduced energy required to keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, due to the thermal mass benefits of bricks, the result is lower energy bills and a lower carbon footprint.

And, because brick is virtually maintenance free, there are less materials used for painting, cleaning and repairing and that's good for the environment.

To discover the additional advantages of building in full brick, call at a Austral Bricks™ display centres near you. There are display centres at Horsley Park, Bowral, Albion Park, Punchbowl, Fyshwick ACT, Newcastle, Tuggerah and Port Macquarie.

Homebuyers, builders, architects and designers can also visit the full brick website www.fullbrick.com.au or phone 1800 670 235 for more information.

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