Facts About Brick

For the rock solid facts to support your decision to build in face brick, look here. You’ll find everything from the rich history of brick to little-known facts about this most iconic of building materials.

Colours, Mortar, Profiles & More

Take a look at all the colours, mortars and profiles that brick has to offer. More

Clay Brick Paving

The benefits of clay bricks also apply to clay pavers. More

History of Brick

Brick has been employed by most cultures through the ages to build everything from temples to castles, cottages to factories ? even The Great Wall of China. Favoured for its versatility and the readily available raw material from which bricks are fashioned, clay, many ancient buildings such as those built by the Romans still stand today. More

How Bricks are made

Essentially, bricks are made by shaping clay and water which is then hardened by drying and firing. 1.6 billion bricks are made in Australia each year. As our simplest and most ancient building material, bricks have enjoyed widespread and ongoing popularity, due largely to their decorative and load-bearing properties, exceptional durability and economy. More

FAQs

If you have a question about brick, chances are we already have the answer. Check through our list of frequently asked questions to help build your working knowledge of all things brick. More

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