SA Affordable Housing November / December 2016 // Issue: 61 | Page 7

ASSOCIATIONS

Clay brick paths and patios
increase home value
The Clay Brick Association (CBA) explain how brick paths and patios
can increase the value of a home.

A

paved walkway or garden patio
provides a superb return on investment
– it quickly increases the value and
liveability of a home, with minimal risk,
capital outlay or labour costs.
A brick-in-sand patio is easy to build and
requires just a few basic skills – it’s a quick
project for the small contractor or even the
DIY enthusiast. It expands the living area of
the residence and provides a desirable
entertainment area for family and friends.
The same brick-in-sand method can be used
to provide a convenient, flat pathway that
stops mud being tracked into the house on a
rainy day. A walkway right around the house
offers a firm, smooth walking surface and
channels rainwater away from the structure.

Brick paths and patios can increase the value of your home, says the CBA.
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