Contractor Transforms Entryway With Performance Brick™
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October 07, 2008
DARLINGTON, PA – When contractor Steve Roth needed to transform the entryway of a dilapidated home in Archbold, Ohio, he turned to Performance Brick™ panels. Now the house boasts an upscale entryway that welcomes residents.
"The original wood siding was rotted and in dire need of a facelift," says Roth. "I researched several options available and selected Performance Brick panels. The brick façade panels were easy to cut, fabricate and install. They increased the value of the home and added a touch of class to the entry."
Roth installed the environmentally-friendly panelized brick product in less than two days. Made of recycled gypsum and reinforced with high-density polymer materials, the overlapping and interlocking panels of Performance Brick are connected with a Fast-Track™ system.
"Installation was as simple as putting together a set of LEGO® products," says Roth. "Each panel interlocked easily for added strength. I´ve installed real brick before. These panels went in faster because you install them by affixing them to the wall. They have the exact same look and feel of real brick. Now that I´ve used it once, I plan to use it again in both the interior and exterior of other contracting projects.
"I´m finding these days that new technology and environmentally-friendly products are keys to success for any contractor or building industry professional. From my experience, I can see that Performance Brick panels will be a valuable asset to contractors like myself in the coming years."
Performance 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. The decorative addition of applying real mortar to the panels (between the bricks) after installation provides the authentic look of real brick.
A special feature of the Fast-Track system provides up to a three-quarter-inch airspace behind each panel to allow for air flow and water drainage should any moisture infiltrate the decorative mortar applied to the panels. The unique integrated weeping system prevents the build-up of moisture behind the panels and increases the insulating properties of the panels.
Standard color options in the product line include Cabernet Red, Darlington Rose, Manchester Brown and Pearl Grey. A custom color match system is also available, allowing a panel product to be created in any color imaginable.
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The Performance Brick system has only a 1-1/16-inch working thickness, yet possesses the look and feel of a full brick application.
"For this project I worked with main and half panels along with corner returns," says Roth. "When I cut through the panels, I found that there was consistent color blended throughout the entire piece which is an asset.
"The panels fit together easily. I´m especially impressed that the UV stabilizers blended into each panel offer protections against damage from UV rays, mold, algae and insects."
A subsidiary of Performance Building Products, Performance Brick is headquartered in Darlington, PA. For more information, installation instructions and 50-year Limited Lifetime Warranty information, call 724-827-2181 or visit www.performancebuildingproducts.net.
"The original wood siding was rotted and in dire need of a facelift," says Roth. "I researched several options available and selected Performance Brick panels. The brick façade panels were easy to cut, fabricate and install. They increased the value of the home and added a touch of class to the entry."
Roth installed the environmentally-friendly panelized brick product in less than two days. Made of recycled gypsum and reinforced with high-density polymer materials, the overlapping and interlocking panels of Performance Brick are connected with a Fast-Track™ system.
"Installation was as simple as putting together a set of LEGO® products," says Roth. "Each panel interlocked easily for added strength. I´ve installed real brick before. These panels went in faster because you install them by affixing them to the wall. They have the exact same look and feel of real brick. Now that I´ve used it once, I plan to use it again in both the interior and exterior of other contracting projects.
"I´m finding these days that new technology and environmentally-friendly products are keys to success for any contractor or building industry professional. From my experience, I can see that Performance Brick panels will be a valuable asset to contractors like myself in the coming years."
Performance 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. The decorative addition of applying real mortar to the panels (between the bricks) after installation provides the authentic look of real brick.
A special feature of the Fast-Track system provides up to a three-quarter-inch airspace behind each panel to allow for air flow and water drainage should any moisture infiltrate the decorative mortar applied to the panels. The unique integrated weeping system prevents the build-up of moisture behind the panels and increases the insulating properties of the panels.
Standard color options in the product line include Cabernet Red, Darlington Rose, Manchester Brown and Pearl Grey. A custom color match system is also available, allowing a panel product to be created in any color imaginable.
Product Offering
The Performance Brick system has only a 1-1/16-inch working thickness, yet possesses the look and feel of a full brick application.
"For this project I worked with main and half panels along with corner returns," says Roth. "When I cut through the panels, I found that there was consistent color blended throughout the entire piece which is an asset.
"The panels fit together easily. I´m especially impressed that the UV stabilizers blended into each panel offer protections against damage from UV rays, mold, algae and insects."
A subsidiary of Performance Building Products, Performance Brick is headquartered in Darlington, PA. For more information, installation instructions and 50-year Limited Lifetime Warranty information, call 724-827-2181 or visit www.performancebuildingproducts.net.