10 unique household locations for brick panels

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Looking for an accent wall that really "pops" in the home? Eager to highlight a dormer window with brick but lacking the structural support to hold up the weighty blocks? Lightweight brick panels are the answer.

"The restrictions and problems of installing heavy bricks vanish when using panelized products," says Scott Jeffreys, president of Performance Brick. "Made of recycled gypsum and reinforced with high-density polymer materials, the environmentally friendly panels can easily be added to any area of the home."

The overlapping and interlocking panels of Performance Brick attach easily and quickly to wall substrates using the Fast-Track system. This system eliminates the weight concerns associated with real brick and allows for placement in tight-fitting locations. Along with installing brick panels as exterior siding on the home, Jeffreys recommends using the panels in unique applications, including:

#1 - To create an interior fireplace surround stretching up to the ceiling.

#2 - To feature dormers on a home's exterior.

#3 - To highlight areas above large windows and patio doors.

#4 - To create an accent wall under a kitchen counter area.

#5 - To enclose a screened-in porch or sunroom.

#6 - To transform an outdoor shed or workshop.

#7 - To skirt a front porch area.

#8 - To focus attention on a front porch or entryway.

#9 - To showcase the garage surround of the home.

#10 - To add dimension to a kitchen wall, pizza oven or country kitchen fireplace.

The brick panels are made to replicate the Old World look of handmade architectural brick. A "no repeat pattern" assures that each project completed with Performance Brick is unique with a one-of-a-kind appeal. Standard color options in the product line include Cabernet Red, Darlington Rose, Manchester Brown and Pearl Grey.

For more information, visit www.performancebuildingproducts.net.