Myrtle Beach branch manager, Chad Redwine ( left ) with outside sales representatives, Jonathan Dean ( middle ) & Derek Beaber ( right ) outside the showroom located @ 305 Greenleaf Circle in Myrtle Beach ( turn towards Chic-fil-a @ traffic light on Hwy. 501 ).

“We are starting to see the traditional reds and browns coming back into play more so than lighter colors and pastels,” said Redwine. “The browns, reds, and even the grays have gotten more popular — that’s a new color swap for us.”

Thin brick is another popular trend, one that’s branching out into creative sub-trends.

“Thin brick has really taken off both residentially and commercially,” said Redwine. “People are wanting the brick look and the brick appearance and colors, but wanting to put them on walls that do not need a mason. So, we’re making brick and thin brick. You’re seeing a lot of companies like Lennar, Horton, Beazer — they are using thin brick on interior applications for backsplash and accent walls as an upgrade. Some of the bigger architecture firms are using thin brick on interiors for new apartments instead of tile.”

Redwine has also noticed geographical trends in the building market, as well as different ways builders are using brick for a portion of a house rather than the whole.

“We’re seeing a lot of new construction especially in the northwest corridor of Horry County: Aynor, Loris, Mullins, Gallivants Ferry, North Myrtle Beach to the west — those areas are booming, especially with track builders,” said Redwine. “With the interest rate being so low and attainable, a lot of people are moving out of apartments and into their first-time homes.”

The traditional brick house has given way to more modern trends.

“A lot of the track builders are putting brick on column entrances or steps or a small foundation,” said Redwine. “You don’t see a lot of two-story homes full brick; a lot of the homes are using brick with other siding materials like stone or plank.”

Redwine isn’t the only one who knows his brick; each of his nine employees has achieved

Palmetto Brick Company customer service representatives Robert Pike ( left ) & Clayton Hurst ( right ).

“The whole team, the sales team inside and out, have all passed the Brick Institute of America brick certification class,” said Redwine. “They’re recognized by BIA as brick specialists.”

Redwine said when people start thinking of ways to spend more time outdoors, brick can play a beautiful role in those plans.

“The thing about living at the beach is, people want to be outside,” said Redwine. “So when thinking about your outdoor living spaces, your outdoor patios, your pavers, things for your yard, outdoor kitchens – so many kinds of upgrades are available.”

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