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Economic

Economic reasons to embrace Klay include the significant long-term savings our products offer. With their inherent strength and durability, Klay bricks reduce the need for ongoing repairs or replacements, lowering maintenance costs. This makes them a smart investment for property owners seeking a balance between quality and affordability. Let’s explore the economic benefits:

Easy to maintain


Clay face bricks require little to no maintenance over their lifecycle. Most brickwork stains are easily cleaned with a stiff brush and running water and any defective bricks can easily be removed and replaced.


Lower energy costs


Clay masonry has natural insulation properties, absorbing heat during the day to release at night. This reduces the need for artificial heating in winter and cooling in summer, keeping energy demand low.


Green finance opportunities

Klay has made significant strides in production efficiency, with our bricks having over 50% less embodied energy than the national standard. This directly enables green finance opportunities with major banks and EDGE certification opportunities.


Lower building insurance costs

The durability of clay brick provides insurers with assurance that the building can withstand a large variety of adverse conditions. In turn, this can assist in lowering building insurance premiums.


Long usable life

With an average lifespan of over 100 years, clay masonry lasts for generations, both lowering the cost of upkeep and allowing your building to build investment value over time with little to no additional cost.


Reusable

If you need to demolish and rebuild, clay bricks can be reclaimed and reused in your next building, saving on materials cost. Simply clean the mortar off and they can be rebuilt anew.