Show use of common brick Is growing rapidly statistics show a marked increase in the use of common brick which la is interpreted as an indication that brick homes are gaining in favor for or their alre anfe quality and freedom from aroca upkeep expense consumption of common brick in tile the metropolitan area of now new york la Is showing nn an upward trend as la Is the case in many centers throughout tile thu pation notion to date this year according to floyd W flint secretary nia manager n arler new yn york rk and new jersey co common nimon brick association shipments from river points have totaled us its against for or the same period last year development of brick manufacturing equipment has enabled manufacturers to take care are of increased demand that un ter lor former ormer conditions would have bom beon impossible formerly brick roat matt erb cr were ere compelled to depend on weather and could make brick only on fair days day during the warmer months it was not unusual for a shortage to develop during the building season when weather was bud bad present day methods enable tho the maler to produce brielos regardless of weather went lier and us as a result these burned clay units tire are always aval available lable to in atif itelene volume tills assurance mr flint bellies Is another factor in W I 1 creased usage A third factor accordino according to john K E fowl fowlar president 0 of tile tho association haa been tile tha formation of nn an engineering neer hig service bureau which has peen been wilted far or tile purpose of bull plying piling authoritative technical ul Inform ix lion on brick and brickwork to lo en engineers I 1 arvN architects tecia builders prospective home owners |