Again the builder must consider the question of comfort and health.
An 8-inch furred brick wall will require less coal to keep the
house warm than in case of frame. This saving, however, is not
nearly as important as uniform comfort which, especially in winter,
has a vital bearing on the health and welfare of the family, more
particularly as it affects very young or delicate children and
old people, or even the strong who may, for the time being, be
indisposed. The man who builds a good brick house saves on his coal
and doctor bills.
[Illustration: Face Brick Bungalow, Chicago, Ill. J. R. Stone,
Architect]
[Illustration: Face Brick Public Library, Coatsville, Ind. Graham &
Hill, Architects]