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Brick Disappears From New American Homes as Wood Framing Takes Over

Brick covered just 16.8 percent of new single-family homes started in 2025, down from nearly a quarter in 2012, as builders favor faster wood-frame construction with thin brick veneer.

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Brick covered just 16.8 percent of new single-family homes started in 2025, down from nearly a quarter in 2012, as builders favor faster wood-frame construction with thin brick veneer.

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