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Greetings all,
Does anyone working in a cold climate have details and/or a spec for a new brick building wall with a painted finish? The Brick Institute says don't do it. Masons say the paint won't stay on. I am designing a new house in a historic neighborhood in Portland, Maine. There are several painted brick houses around (one owner stripped the paint from their rowhouse and the historic board made them re-paint) so it's an appropriate response. We love the idea of a nice clean white-painted brick wall. The material speaks to the neighborhood and will help the modern elements fit.
But - I don't want to be dumb.
Opinions pro and con welcome. Thank you!
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Carol De Tine AIA
Principal
Carriage House Studio Architects, LLC
Portland ME
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