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Make Your Home Special With Shapes

Most people give great thought to the cosmetic details that make a home special: the crown molding in the den, the light fixture in the dining room, the counter tops in the kitchen. And that attention to detail pays off; both in the enjoyment of the home, and in its resale value.

What most folks don’t know is that Boral Bricks also manufactures bricks that have curved edges, detailed silhouettes, and angled faces to add architectural detail and drama to any home in which they’re used. Brick Shapes are like crown molding for the exterior of your home – adding elegance and impact where it shows the most.

Sill Shapes and Step Treads soften the hard lines of brick edges. Watertables add a dimensional element to the solid façade of your brick wall. And jack arches are a beautifully traditional element to highlight and enhance windows and doors.

How Do Shapes Impact the Cost of Your Brick?

The visual impact of shapes is tremendous, yet the cost is minimal. If the front elevation of your home has five windows of normal size, the cost to use sill shapes is roughly only $150 - $170 more.

Likewise, you can save money with Boral Bricks’ New Concept Jackarch, which costs about 40% less than a traditional arch. That’s because the New Concept Jackarch doesn’t require laborious cuts of individual brick – each horizontal member is a single unit. That saves manufacturing costs – and time on the jobsite.

How Do I Get Shapes For My Home?

Visit your local distributor and ask about shapes. They can show you the shapes available in your market, and help you select the right blend of shapes products for the home of your dreams.