Masonry Magazine February 1961 Page. 6
Are you building SCHOOLS? COMMERCIAL?
When ultimate cost is figured, BRICK MASONRY WALLS mean built-in savings. Based on 50-year life.
A team of professional architectural engineers projected cost factors such as heating and maintenance for a hypothetical classroom with walls of brick, of metal, and of glass. Startling comparisons were uncovered. Here's a summary of their findings:
Similar calculations were made for a theoretical ten-story office building. Differentials of more than 500% were disclosed. Here's a summary of the findings:
| WALL TYPE | Initial Cost Per Sq. Ft. | Ultimate Cost to Non-Taxpaying Owner Per Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Masonry Wall | $2.30 | $ 4.13 |
| Metal Skin Wall | $6.00 | $ 9.20 |
| Glass Wall | $4.60 | $20.48 |
| WALL TYPE | Ultimate Cost Per Sq. Ft. Taxpaying Owner | Non-Taxpaying Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Masonry Wall | $ 4.60 | $ 5.26 |
| Metal Skin Wall | $ 7.86 | $ 9.01 |
| Glass Wall | $18.29 | $30.02 |
Details of the study are given in an interesting new booklet, "A Few Hard Facts about the Design, Cost, Construction of the Modern School Building." Price 604.
Details of the study are available in two versions: Complete technical analysis, 554; non-technical review, 154. Order your copies from STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS INSTITUTE 1520 18th ST., N.W., WASHINGTON 6, D. C. MASONRY FEBRUARY, 1961