The final choice should be made according to the type of wall, the loads, the climate, the required insulation, and the home’s structural system. There is no universally better brick: the right material is the one that meets the specific needs of the work and complies with the corresponding technical specifications.
In any new construction, the final decision should be supported by the project and the instructions of the architect or engineer in charge, especially when it comes to load-bearing walls or modifications that could affect the structure.
