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Improve Performance With Fired-clay Brick
Fired-clay brick provides enhanced performance, aesthetics, durability and sustainability compared to other common materials.
By Charles “Chip” Clark, Jr.
September 5, 2018
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by Charles “Chip” Clark, Jr.
Mr. Clark, AIA, PE, LEED AP, manages the Engineering and Research Department of the Brick Industry Association, which is responsible for the technical support of the brick industry. A licensed professional engineer and a registered architect, Mr. Clark has written many articles, papers, and technical publications about the use of brick and has been an advocate for the brick industry at many code and standard forums.
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