For building for the ages, when you don't want to experiment with new technologies. Brick houses are sturdy and look presentable. Pros: Brick houses can stand for centuries. The walls can be left without finishing on the outside and even inside — in the loft style. In general, no care is needed, except sometimes to putty the seams. Brick is not afraid of frost, and nothing will happen to it if the building is not heated for several winters. Brick absorbs sound better than wood. Another brick works as a heat accumulator: it takes a long time to heat such a house, and then it radiates heat itself. Solid cottages of two floors or more are often built of brick. If the brick was laid carefully, then even after many years the facade will look good. Cons: The house will be heavy — you need an expensive and powerful foundation, slab or ribbon, such houses are usually not placed on stilts. This increases the cost of construction. To keep the house warm, you need to put at least three rows of bricks. Because of this, ceramic blocks are now more often used instead of bricks — they are larger in size and better in thermal insulation properties. Brick construction is difficult and not everyone can do it, because building a smooth vertical wall is a whole task. And normal masons are in great demand