SA Affordable Housing May / June 2018 // Issue: 70 | Page 2

THE VO IC SECURE SUSTAIN STYLE environment-friendly RI SAVE CK CLAYBRICK.ORG IN D U S T RY Photograph courtesy of Bert’s Bricks CUT HEATING & COOLING COSTS Clay Brick is naturally warm in winter and cool in summer Clay brick is nature’s solar battery. Brick masonry absorbs and stores heat during the day and then releases that warmth when it is needed most – at night. This keeps indoor temperatures comfortable without air-conditioning or heating. Visit www.claybrick.org to fi nd your nearest supplier This is project is This project co-funded co-funded by the by the European Union European Union Promoting Inclusive Sustainable Practices in the South African Clay Brick Sector