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Brick veneers are an interesting alternative to siding or traditional masonry.
Novabrik uses a patented mortarless, interlocking, overlapping brick siding product. It can be used in new residential or commercial construction or it can be used in a retrofit application to replace aluminum or vinyl siding on a house.
Because the bricks hang on the wall, there is no ledge or steel support needed.
Application
In new construction, the building is covered in home wrap. Water and Weather proofing membranes are used around doors and windows to make a tight seal. Furring strips are screwed into studs over the home wrap, secured with special screws every ten inches along the stud.
The bricks will be screwed into these furring strips to hold them in place.
For the starter course, a 1”X6” starter board is used at base of wall.
A special plastic channel is screwed into the starter board and the first course or row of bricks sits in this channel.
The first row is screwed into the furring strips on the studs. Then the next four courses of brick are stacked on top of this starter row.
Every four courses, bricks are pre-drilled and screwed into the furring strips with a Nova screw. Each Nova screw can hold up to 300 pounds of bricks securely in place, so security and quality of installation is assured.
Corner bricks
Special corner bricks are used to cover the transition points at the corners of the walls. These pieces are screwed into the studs with a five-inch screw for maximum hold. Each one is also held in place using construction adhesive.
Brick cutting
Bricks are cut using a diamond tipped masonry blade with either a chop or miter saw.
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@JAW88 3 года назад

Did some research for y’all asking how much. A simple Google search led to it saying it costs about the same as regular wood siding but less than traditional brick. You’re welcome.

@onlythewise1 3 года назад

thanks joshua

@javierhernandez215 Год назад

Thank you sir

@boward6686 3 года назад

I built my house 20 years ago! It was time to put brick on the front porch but my Mason was very busy could not get him back to do my small front porch somebody suggested this brick and we put it on!! It looks as good as it did 20 years ago when we put it on holding up very well !!👍👍

@Bobdixon_Moonvarga_Dancer_III 3 года назад

Your area has only one mason? No wonder he’s too busy.

@stevethomas5209 3 года назад

@Space Monkey Yep, plumbers want to do the same thing. I found out about "Shark bite fitting's" and now its super easy to do plumbing repairs. All you gotta do is be handy and willing to put in the effort.

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

Twenty years of standing the test of time--that's a testimonial.

@nateb-runs5053 Год назад

How dare him!!! Sounds like your slave is not serving you adequately. Your Mason needs to be punished with some lashings. Have you contacted your local Mormon church to recieve a better mason that will obey all your demands and orders??? That other mason of yours will be dealt with accordingly! Good luck.

@pme37 3 года назад

I did my entire ranch house with this a few years ago. I’m very happy with it.

@snak_dog 3 года назад

How much per brick, may I ask?

@ARI-wc6xd 3 года назад

I want it also, but I cannot find it in Norway

@normferguson2769 3 года назад

It comes in at about $5 sq. ft. for materials (Canada)

@ARI-wc6xd 3 года назад

@@normferguson2769 Is it sold only in Canada?

@jefsiv 3 года назад

@@normferguson2769 That's like .15 US cents! Very cheap.

@billgateskilledmyuncle23 3 года назад

Didn't know Dr Phil did bricking in his free time.

@bookbeing 2 года назад

🤠

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

Obviously, these types of bricks are "working for him."

@tonythedonluciano 3 года назад

Brilliant idea. Kudos!!! 🤘

@Lilmiket1000 3 года назад

Man, that is so cool. I love these new products coming out these days. So innovative!

@TerminusHostilia 3 года назад

I'd use composite material for furring strips.

@oneofmany1087 3 года назад

Tar paper or like you say

@joanndegiorgio647 3 года назад

This is great! I want to do this to my home. Dress it up out front. Thanks 😊

@chrismorrow4269 3 года назад

Love the look

@DanBurgaud 3 года назад

GREAT IDEA! AWESOME PRODUCT! Gotta keep this in mind when remodeling.

@MJ-iy4fb 3 года назад

Sweet product!!

@seancollins6524 3 года назад

It's a very cool product. Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

@jwdickinson643 3 года назад

cool product!

@swamykatragadda8661 3 года назад

excellent idea and product.

@mtaylor935mt 3 года назад

Those furring strips look like moisture and insects will reduce them to balsa wood in a few years.

@jasonsharpbucks 3 года назад

How about some solid plastic furring strips?

@bobbywoods684 3 года назад

You could say the same thing about your exterior studs. That wrap stop a bug.

@mtaylor935mt 3 года назад

@@bobbywoods684 my exterior studs are covered in sheathing and the sheathing is covered by siding. The studs have lasted 47 years so far.

@bobbywoods684 3 года назад

@@mtaylor935mt Uncommon today and for many years, good for you.

@mtaylor935mt 3 года назад

@@jasonsharpbucks Maybe the industry should just stick with regular mortar and bricks.

@asicomovienes892 3 года назад

Just for looks and decoration, but no strong wall at all , still looks good

@wristcandy5451 3 года назад

Cement companies won't be pleased haha, loving it, do you need an agent in South Africa?

@robinj.9329 3 года назад

Geez! Talk about LAZINESS!!!!!

@waynewayne9693 3 года назад

How have I never heard of this!

@yolandamercado6721 3 года назад

Because established manufaturers of other competitive products already in the market make sure nothing innovative get approved that threatened them by lobbying politicians and code enforcers. Or at least they try to delay it. It is why it takes years to see these excellent products available.

@zorak1704 3 года назад

@@yolandamercado6721 it was the same thing in our area with metal roofs. It took several court fights to allow contractors to offer them here.

@arturohernandez5251 3 года назад

Nice!😊

@HgHg-yp6ft 3 года назад

And you dont have to worry about the inevitable tuckpointing repairs in the future if you use mortar for the traditional masonry work. Good product, i might give it a try.

@davidtaco8890 3 года назад

Thank you, Dr. Phill sound alike.

@thihal123 3 года назад

Easy to install, but what happens when you need to replace one?

@orlas5861 2 года назад

Why would you need to do that ?

@sixhundred3score6 2 года назад

@@orlas5861 ice forming between the verticals. I'm assuming this is for a warmer climate application?

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. Most windows are only warrantied for 10 years and most get replaced after 20. So how would you do a window replacement when it's surrounded by these bricks? I doubt the color and style would still be in stock.

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

@@sixhundred3score6 I don't see ice forming if water can fall behind the brick before freezing.

@sixhundred3score6 2 года назад

@@AStanton1966 that's only presuming the water stays above freezing the entire time before it either evaporates or runs down entirely. I've seen water and ice do a lot of wicked shit in masonry work, even with using a type S mortar.

@jimmeymcgee2840 3 года назад

Totally awesome now please be affordable.

@danzho6442 3 года назад

You should do a side by side race with brick and masonry. Bc I've seen some pretty fast masons.

@brianpreston8483 3 года назад

An amateur can do this and still looks good. Thats the difference

@lckgilmo43 3 года назад

Well one thing that I've learned after hurricane Laura. Many brick homes that only had one layer of brick were obliterated. Two layer brick homes made it threw. Keep that in mind if you live on the coast.

@squeekhobby4571 3 года назад

Great point

@pietermertens2222 3 года назад

Threw =/= Through

@jdilksjr 3 года назад

More than a few of the homes and businesses lost their brick veneer because it wasn't attached to the structure. Almost all of the bad construction jobs showed up in the aftermath of Laura and Delta.

@shelbyseelbach9568 3 года назад

@@kshuf8426 almost no brick on a house is structural brick, it's architectural brick. There is a BIG difference. On a house the structure is the wood frame and sheathing, not the brick. If you remove architectural brick, the structure is left standing. If you remove structural brick, the rest of the structure will collapse since the brick IS structural.

@DrLoverLover 3 года назад

Threw?

@watching-and-judging-you 3 года назад

So, I used to be an installer for NovaBrick. It’s a pain, sags after a few months, and does not prevent any moisture from ruining the wood furring strips you need, to mount them.

@jetah50 3 года назад

if it's porous then i dont see how it'd stop water from going through. if they're sealed then it might be a good system. yeah i dont see the whole "lets put heavy brick like material on top of plastic" idea.

@alanswanson5642 3 года назад

House down the street has it after a while it started to sag doesn't look good at all. No way to fix it other than tear it down and start over. It was built around 2010

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

I'm guessing these would work where you have a porch with a big over hang type roof.

@petebusch9069 3 года назад

Brick veneer sits on the foundation of the house for support, this is attached to the wood framing or wall structure of the house. How do we know if the wall structure is designed to carry the extra load?

@petebusch9069 3 года назад

@3RD Werks Its attached to the framing of the house, did you watch the video? They explain all right there.

@petebusch9069 3 года назад

@@kshuf8426 You can't compare the two products, the install is completely different.

@tdgdbs1 3 года назад

@@kshuf8426 Traditional bricks veneer rest all their weight on the foundation of the house.

@Schnooker55 3 года назад

This exterior system also transfers all its weight on the foundation. No need for a brick ledge. Or provides a brick exterior option in the absence of a brick ledge. No mortar! Ever hump mortar? Know how much isn’t on the foundation?

@mrjason9382 3 года назад

Nice

@xamescobra 3 года назад

wow amazing...

@XIPUFFIX 3 года назад

How much per square foot

@auletjohnast03638 3 года назад

Swag Master, 2500 square feet.

@ookalar665 3 года назад

@@auletjohnast03638 lol completely wrong answer

@fikhhgg 3 года назад

Cool : )

@user-hd5dq4zi2h 3 года назад

very good！

@daveb5540 3 года назад

Nice :)

@TexasAggieNetwork Год назад

What I missed this video when I was building my house. Dang.

@AtlasReburdened 3 года назад

And what about water ingress at the junction between the wall and corner? Does this system just rely on its ability to drain and evaporate trapped water to handle that?

@kevinstenger4334 3 года назад

Brick of any kind is what is called a reservoir cladding, if you are using brick it had better have a weather barrier behind it. Water will soak into and penetrate any brick cladding. Look up Matt Risinger on RU-vid, he did a demonstration a couple of years ago on a brick house they were doing a gut remodel on and they had the back side of the brick exposed so you could see what happens when it gets wet. They sprayed the outside of the brick with a hose and in under a minute there was water running down the back side of the brick.

@JackJack-ld5eo 3 года назад

@@kevinstenger4334 Water struck brick don't absorb moisture. Minimal water penetration via the mortar joints. Harvard University has buildings 300+ years old that have the original brick and lime mortar. Of course that was when quality was more important than quantity.

@woodyahh2110 3 года назад

I like this stuff Time to check on cost

@RossMalagarie 3 года назад

Notice they didn't mention cost compared to regular brick. I always say it's a good sign when they don't talk price or there is no price tag on something

@woodyahh2110 3 года назад

@@RossMalagarie 3-4 $ sqft for the brick is what I came up with Been in the trades for 36 years and first time seeing it although i never looked for it Only looking now for a owner builder in florida steal weighing my options

@RossMalagarie 3 года назад

@@woodyahh2110 thanks for the info

@markstench4470 3 года назад

I like it.

@davidwiniger3799 3 года назад

Wow front porch area is not level. Look at the horizontal lines.

@andrefecteau 3 года назад

pretty cool, could be used inside too

@Rood67 3 года назад

I was thinking about a fireplace remodel, or accent a corner for a wood stove.

@khanhphaminh1175 2 года назад

@@Rood67 this type of brick is made for decoration, so of course that is a great idea.

@poetryplace 3 года назад

That old saying that there is nothing new in this world may not be entirely true but in this case it is. Back in Jacobean Britain (1603-1625) they were using a very similar produce to hide the unpopular wattle & stud walls of Tudor houses and make them look like "modern" Jacobean houses. If you know what to look for you can still spot them in English villages four hundred years later.

@toomanymarys7355 3 года назад

Very cool! I didn't know.

@fiona9912 3 года назад

I’m in Canada and called the company and not available where I live. Too bad I was seriously interested in this for our foundation.

@dbdouglas 2 года назад

If you look closely, some of the blocks aren't even attached with any screws. That's not very sturdy, IMO.

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Год назад

Garage has termite damage in framing at overhead door and to fix correctly the entire 11' section of wall would have to be rebuilt. House has mortar brick face on front which would have to be removed to replace garage header wall.

@zezu4775 3 года назад

Would this can be installed over your Wood Shingles ??? If it’s possible I’m pretty sure you have to move your windows out quite bit, or have some Vinyl adaptation over ...

@livingsoulquickeningspirit7355 3 года назад

What about leaks or water penetration on the corner bricks?

@barnabyaprobert5159 3 года назад

The guy with long hair using the circular saw? JEEZ that looks dangerous af.

@DL101ca 3 года назад

He's not Jeez...he was a woodworker and only used Milwaukee tools not Dewalt.

@morriswilburn9858 3 года назад

Seems to me that deciding what type of material to make the furring strips out of is key.

@elicab6926 3 года назад

I thought the same wood seems like a terrible idea.

@Integrity_gaming 3 года назад

Those bricks look pretty light weight as long as fur inch strips are attached properly those bricks can't go anywhere

@AStanton1966 2 года назад

Pressure-treated would be nice. However, they tend to warp like heck when drying out before an install.

@leeknivek 2 года назад

They do make pvc boards now which are about the same price as pine, probably about as strong however they won’t deteriorate for a long time.

@alcourt3211 3 года назад

What's the largest bullet it will stop? Do you know a source for steel shutters?

@skippergilligan8800 3 года назад

You had me till I saw adhesive caulk as the connection on the sill.

@divineknowledge4607 3 года назад

I see many future problems. Like settling and dry wall splitting, the weight pulling on the studs and many many others. Not to mention the cost of the bricks probably cost more than the mortar.

@divineknowledge4607 3 года назад

@@kshuf8426 I'll admit it does look nice, and certainly easy to install. But the setting issue assumed the wall will settle all at the same rate. Which they don't and when people think of their house settling most think downward force. But setting has many factors some being cracks, shifting and generally settling. This product in the long run will likely cause sagging floor beams which is a sign of foundation issues, unequal forces do to load imbalance, settling, shifting etc. The house would do dramatically better if it was build from stick phase for this siding rather than upgrade. I see door frames shifting pretty good from this product. I could go on and on, framing carpenter of 27 years building homes. Granted I am not a master mason but my circle have them in it and wouldn't recommend this product from some stated issues and some not stated. I don't want to sound like a dick here but you can use this if you want but I'd like to warm people of hazards they "may" face in the future. The red flag for this product for me that caused me to look no further was their is no long term study on it albeit new construction versus old construction. And as ashamed as I am of some in my field no two houses are built the same, even with the same architectural design plans. I've seen houses build with skimping on construction plans for one reason or another, none excusable. Before someone thinks I just want the business that would be further from the truth. Because this product would lower my bid on the job giving me more work/money with a faster turn over rate and no need for a mason on the job site past the concrete foundation and or basement. Just do your diligence and use your intelligence and pay attention to any red flags and research them. Take care.

@divineknowledge4607 3 года назад

Not to even mention the insect infestations that can get behind it and build colonies.

@adolphgraham5102 3 года назад

When you use brick and mortar there is a 3/4 inch gap between the house and brick wall and we nail brick ties to the frame and mortar the end between the rows of brick

@bjr7411 3 года назад

Many issues with this. This is basically a rain screen wall. The furring strips WILL rot. The Tyvek seams are not taped and might not meet code in many jurisdictions. the base of the wall is poorly flashed. This system is not waterproof - water will get in behind the brick. To make this successful, the backup wall must be 100% waterproof with robust water management systems. This would have a very short lifespan in the northeast.

@voanirges 2 года назад

great idea !, unfortunatelly no resellers in Serbia ....

@caribbeaninvestment5765 3 года назад

Could you use it n cilíndrelo block

@brentbeatty4171 2 года назад

Can this product b use on a remodel project that had aluminum siding on it previously?

@1211194561 3 года назад

I presume you can mount these over a stucco siding!

@hrod4897 3 года назад

That's riiight...

@RichWomack 3 года назад

I put this on my brother's house 20 years ago.

@rickcormier9160 3 года назад

Are they hurricane rated and can you attach shutters or light fixtures to/on them. How do you trim around water faucets and electrical outlets.

@DL101ca 3 года назад

These are meant for doll houses, where the lights and spouts are glued on...

@annashepard6337 3 года назад

cool

@dangremaus1164 3 года назад

Nice advertisement for the product but no description of how to locate it?

@MrOzzy281 3 года назад

Looks high quality stuff hopefully American made?

@davidusa47 3 года назад

Can you install on a gable end wall? Meaning, can you cut them diagonally, or does your eave line need to be flat?

@sixhundred3score6 2 года назад

I wouldn't think it would be an issue. I'm assuming you'd just butt it up to the j channel under the soffit. Great question, though. I am also curious about this being used in locations that get a lot of snow and ice. I would think it would be a nightmare.

@CH67guy1 3 года назад

I’m here just to read the comments. In 1997 I watched a professional bricklayer and his two apprentices brick my house. I have beautiful quoins, arches, keystones, and a very tall chimney that I designed myself. What I see in this video is not what I’d call a brick veneer.

@unclecracker5010 3 года назад

Where's the flashing for under the window???? And what about the seam between stones??? After caulking around the window what prevents water from seeping between the sill stones???? If water gets behind that wall it's gonna destroy it!!!!

@DL101ca 3 года назад

@CantOutRunADuck only the lift your shirt type of flashing on spring break I bet !!

@MercifulArchitect 2 года назад

bottom of sill will be a major leakage point. there isn't even a drip edge

@giselawatson2203 3 года назад

Wait until a hurricane comes and blows your structure down. What’s the wind rating? Yep, I just love water running down back of wall. Called mildew central.

@4kdefinition70 3 года назад

i doubt it would pass approval to be allowed to use for construction in cyclone/ hurricane prone areas.

@salamalycoom 3 года назад

So does this mean the wall is now holding up the bricks?

@gunnerwestjessewest3486 3 года назад

Always get with ur local termite company, have wood so close to the soil , always best prefer good brick ledge 8" or more, minimum of 3 " for inspection window

@hilltopper600 3 года назад

something new!

@jetah50 3 года назад

look at the date of the video.. one more time.

@mplsmark222 3 года назад

Been around for decades. These are not brick, which is a clay product. These are concrete, more like a retaining wall block. Seems like a great system, though there are other ways of getting the brick look without a full masonry ledge and mortar.

@pathfinder0076 2 года назад

Can this product be placed over existing stucco house?

@yeahgoood 3 года назад

Welcome to another episode of “Your New House: Shitter Than Ever !!”

@milagrosroman9978 2 года назад

I have an old brick home 1925, so if I buy this brick so I need to remove the old brick in order to install these?

@twoflyfou 24 дня назад

What do you do when you have to replace windows?

@shizzynwa 3 года назад

Window sill does not look strong only held by glue ?

@timhofstetter5654 3 года назад

There are FAR more than four choices!

@georgemichaels2325 3 года назад

i noticed the courses don't like up from the corner blocks. Rookie mistake.

@woohunter1 3 года назад

If we’re pointing out mistakes....it’s line....

@georgemichaels2325 3 года назад

@@woohunter1 youtube changed my word at the last second. It happens too often for my liking.

@mistervacation23 3 года назад

Looks good but will it hold up when the house shifts? With traditional brick and mortar you use wall ties, which helps to some degree.

@hadrianaugustus5712 3 года назад

Watch the video

@mistervacation23 3 года назад

@@hadrianaugustus5712 I had the sound turned down cuz I was watching it at work. I'll watch with sound this time

@himhim3344 3 года назад

Or when the wife hits it with the car

@mistervacation23 3 года назад

@@himhim3344 true

@stlouisrams4me 3 года назад

So what keeps those furring strips from absorbing water and rotting?

@DL101ca 3 года назад

@@Bob.Jenkins basically don't follow the instructions in the video ? Then you're better off using the traditional tried and true method of brick and mortar.

@xandermartin6808 3 года назад

@@Bob.Jenkins those definitely aren't treated boards in the video.

@rc3291 3 года назад

They shouldn't get wet behind a brick wall plus there is an air gap for ventilation.

@tsicby 3 года назад

The brick. And the drip pan at the bottom prevents water from pooling. Plus there's an air gap to allow the furring strips to dry out if they do get wet for whatever reason. The system is air permeable so it dries out quickly.

@oldcountryman2795 3 года назад

Nothing

@johnsean3948 3 года назад

Until the screws are rusted down and things fall apart

@Massimono 3 года назад

They look galvanized

@manillafresh57 3 года назад

ever heard of stainless steel?

@jtltet 3 года назад

@CantOutRunADuck, the untreated furring strips aren't and issue since they provide an air gap for any water to easily drain and air to circulate and dry out the area.

@DL101ca 3 года назад

@@jtltet where is this air circulation coming from ? They left no gaps for circulation to happen and moisture to escape. Condensation will occur and mold will flourish , it will be a race between wood and screws on what gives first.

@jtltet 3 года назад

@@DL101ca, air can easily get thru the gaps of each "brick" joint and the 3/4" air gap created by the furring strips allows air to circulate and dry any left behind moisture but most of the moisture than gets behind the "brick" will run down the house wrap and out the bottom. If the bricks were up tight against the house wrap and osb then you would definitely see a problem with water being trapped.

@Domcel 3 года назад

Lol" there is wrap on it so any moisture will drain right out" except for that absorbed by the wood strips holding the wood in place. These may be good for dry climates or indoor decorative look only. Let's see this survive 200 years in a Canadian climate.

@duanjackson173 2 года назад

How many colors does this comes in?

@boedillard8807 3 года назад

It looks like it might be a nice way of hiding the cement basement on a house that has siding above. Do you have any videos where this is done?

@selvelan9786 Год назад

Why not put tyvek over furing strips but what do i know?

@tsicby 3 года назад

Looks like a great system, functions just like siding, but I'm really not a fan of the corner pieces. That's where the illusion fails and you can see it's obviously not real brick.

@pcno2832 2 года назад

I'll bet you could miter long and short interlocking pieces with construction cement to make a corner that looks more like the real thing. Making the rows align from side to side might be a bit tricky, though.

@tsicby 2 года назад

@@pcno2832 I'm surprised they didn't do it that way if only to show it as a possibility.

@bradytaheri1310 Год назад

@@pcno2832 why with construction cement?

@kenvandeburgt1232 3 года назад

Are there any concerns about installing a heavy brick veneer on a building foundation designed for vinyl siding?

@ammo1033 3 года назад

I would guess no problem with the foundation. More along the lines of extra load on the wood frame work. However one could bolt a metal angle iron to foundation for a brick ledge. This would hold most of the weight and be a non issue.

@DL101ca 3 года назад

@@ammo1033 until it rusts out...

@thejpkotor 3 года назад

@@DL101ca why would it ‘rust out’? it’s true that non-stainless steel and iron will get a coating of rust over the years, but as long as it’s not literally under water, it isn’t going to rust away.

@ELIRAXPRT 6 месяцев назад

@@DL101caangle iron lintels are used all the time for real masonry. It can be galvanized or painted with epoxy paint for longevity

@bjnopoli 3 года назад

That's a lot of weight on the walls. Caulk around the windows? Yea leaking by next year.

@xandermartin6808 3 года назад

Id give those wood nailing strips about 10 years at most too. Those definitely aren't treated and I really doubt those lego blocks are water tight

@beekaye1496 3 года назад

Can this be install in a garage?

@jurassicrage751 3 года назад

Shouldn't you be using silicone to the screw-holes on the bricks to isolate the holes permanently? I mean wouldn't the water go through it otherwise? Wouldn't the wood behind the bricks be damaged by moisture, thesame principle as for bathrooms? I mean, it is outdoors.

@GarySmith-ss1ee 3 года назад

You still basically have Hardie board siding on your house it's just a different look and if it's anything like Hardie board real brick is only 10 to 15% higher well we do not go with real brick it would raise the value of your home and is more durable