Will CalStar Brick be the right brick for every commercial/architectural job?
Designers will use a certain brick based on that brick’s particular look. Depending on clay type, molding process, and kiln firing temperature, clay brick manufacturers produce widely differing aesthetics. CalStar Brick is a smooth, dimensionally stable, cored modular and utility brick with a commercial look. They have a high-end pressed aesthetic—not unlike pressed clay brick. With CalStar brick’s high recycled content (40%) and innovative, low energy manufacturing process, which results in 85% less embodied energy and 85% lower CO2 emissions, our brick is best matched to all forms of green building, including LEED® commercial projects. (Particularly if you’re within 500 miles of our plant in Wisconsin – click here to determine if your project qualifies.
