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Case Study in Metal and Thin Brick

January 7, 2025

Steely Redemption for Reused Structure — Case Study in Metal and Thin Brick

Pine Tree Point, Little Rock

Sophistication, Yet Simple Installation

When home design and remodeling projects prove especially challenging, it helps to think outside the brick. That’s why Acme Brick offers cladding solutions across a broad spectrum of materials and finishes. These include MAC Metal Architectural: precision-engineered steel siding that outperforms the natural wood it replaces. Sleek, yet familiarly friendly in a variety of woodgrain colors and textures, as well as solids, MAC Metal makes a design extraordinary. Six different planks in each color, with different grain and character, make the result a natural. From the bright, light tones of White Oak and Scandinavian Fir to Teak and Black Walnut, the warm Wood Collection plays well with the solids in the dark metallic Signature Collection and monochromatic Inspiration Collection. MAC Metal is the 25-year overnight sensation in durable, innovative finishes, with an exceptional 40-year warranty. MAC Metal siding is 100% recyclable and contributes toward LEED certification.

Around back, Acme also provided King Klinker thin brick for transition from ground floor to water’s edge. These versatile units are available in standard sizes, plus the 20-inch-long Imperial Size used in this project. Acme offers thin brick from not only its own plants but a variety of sources—all fired to exacting specifications and thoroughly tested for water absorption, chemical resistance, freeze/thaw pullout, and more. The result: sophistication with stability. Learn more: innovativebuildingproducts.com/king-klinker

We took the structure down to the studs, and built back with a more contemporary aesthetic to make it more modern, but still have a familiar feel. We wanted to use materials that don’t need maintenance, but the second I saw MAC Metal, I was obsessed—I have it on three houses now! On this home, we wanted a mixture of the solid material and the woodgrain, and a play on the vertical and horizontal seams. We kept the same shape of the house, but added a porch on the back, all in MAC Metal. I love the material, because it’s new and so fresh. I like the finish and the palette, especially the new White Oak. Thin brick was a total Chuck pick, and it looks badass—a super cool addition to the design....Read More

Jill White

Jill White Designs

The buyer—our client—had no idea this house was in such bad shape—rotten ’70s siding, hidden leaks, water infiltration. It became a total gut-and-redo. We wanted a contemporary, cleanly styled, maintenance-free material with textures and design possibilities. I came across MAC Metal online and had no idea it's readily available from Acme Brick. Jill and I worked together on the design throughout. She made color selections—light woodgrain horizontal contrasting with black verticals. Installation went well, and clean-up was light detergent pressure washing on completion. We expect that to be the only kind of upkeep over the next forty years. The two colors were different gauges of metal, and we thought the heavier gauge was well worth the small additional cost for its overall sturdiness and visual appeal. Thin brick made a necessary five-and-a-half-foot drop to the back yard look a lot more interesting. The Obsidian Shadow color was a perfect complement to the MAC Metal on the house. We used hat channel strips to drain away water and deter efflorescence. The long-format brick helped flatten the look of the wall. It took time, but not a lot of cost, and was well worth the effort....Read More

Chuck Hamilton

CHC Construction

I had previously installed MAC Metal and consider it a great product. It looks fantastic, and the installing process is down to a fine art, labeling and numbering panels. We could rent a guillotine shear for cutting, but ended up buying one. It makes all the difference in the world for a clean cut and finish. It really makes the house stand out.

Woody Simmons

Bray Sheet Metal

Popular colors and standard trim pieces, flat roll coil, and fasteners to complete an assembly in stock. Custom trim pieces and colors available. Product testing documents and recycled content declaration available on request or online. Please contact your friendly Acme Brick representative for more information.

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Designer Jill White Designs
General contractor CHC Construction
Metal installer Bray Sheet Metal

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