Why should any builder consider or recommend to clients the use of WoodBrik™ , in the construction of their home? The answer is both simple and compelling: economics and environment.

For example, consider:

Estimated Finished Wall Cost Analysis for WoodBrik ™.

Block dimensions: 6" x 24" x 12" = 1 square foot each, wall surface.

Materials For Wall		Cost Per Square Foot
Assume: Block on-site cost, each		$3.00
Rebar, cement, miscellaneous		$0.25
Labor
Assume: Install, grout, opening, etc.		$1.00
fringe		$1.00
Outside Finish
Assume: Paper wire & stucco		$3.50
Direct stucco application		$2.50
Inside Finish
Assume: Drywall & Paint		$1.05
direct plaster		$1.05
Total Wall Cost		$13.35

Cost Analysis By Floor Plate

Assume: 50' x 30' or 1,500 square feet of floor space, requiring 160 linear feet of wall, or 1,280 square feet of wall surface. Subtract 280 square feet (20%) for wall openings. This leaves 1,000 square feet of finished WoodBrik ™ wall surface costing $8.80-$9.80 per SF, or $8,800-$9,800.

Assume: $60 per square foot finished building cost of structure. (This excludes lot costs & tap fees)

Calculate: 1,500 SF x $60 = $90,000, of which $8,800 to $9,800 is finished exterior wall cost. Now divide $8,800 by 1,500 square feet of floor space. Thus, the answer is $5.86 per square foot of floor space for the finished cost of WoodBrik™ wall. Using the $9,800 wall cost, the answer changes to $6.53 per square foot of floor space.

Conclusion: A finished WoodBrik ™ wall is going to cost less, by several dollars per square foot of finished structure, than any other wall construction system. Furthermore, it is 100% "green". It is stronger, fire resistant and cuts the cost of heating and cooling for the owner.

Other Notes

Building Codes: WoodBrik has proven structural load strength. With steel reinforcing installed both vertically and laterally, it exceeds requirements of the Uniform Building Code.

WoodBrik ™ blocks have two 3½" cells enabling them to be stacked like bricks without losing vertical alignment around corners.

They can be dry-stacked and be made structurally acceptable by two methods:

• Interior and exterior plastering with structural coatings.
  
• Vertically grouted interior cells housing rebar anchored in concrete foundation.

Solid timbers are recommended for use as lintels above window and door openings.

Electric wire and boxes easily installed using boxes preformed with specified channels.

Other block sizes can be custom-made for large-run orders.

WoodBrik ™ can be used below grade if proper exterior liners are installed.

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