What is Brick?

The term brick denotes a block composed of dried clay but is now also used informally to denote other chemically cured construction blocks.

What are the advantages?

• Durable - Brick is strong, able to take many hits and blows without wavering in defeat. Brick is naturally coloured throughout thanks to its unique makeup, this means it will not fade or change colour over time. Bricks don’t decay or dent, and termites have no interest in eating baked clay. For centuries brick remains the leading material in regards to remaining ageless.

• Endless possibilities - Bricks come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and even colours. No two bricks look exactly the same, giving each brick building its own character and charm. You can get creative with brick design, playing with different decorative effects and brick orientations. Brick is a classic building material, but it can also be made to appear modern and new, granting you endless possibilities when it comes to using it on the exterior of your property.

• Fire-resistant - It takes brick far longer to catch fire because brick is made from non-combustible materials. In order to bake into formation, bricks are cooked at 2,000°F or 1093°C, meaning they can handle a lot of heat. A 1983 CSIRO survey found masonry walls have a significantly reduced chance of being destroyed by fire. The thicker the bricks the more fire-resistant it is.

• Easy to maintain - Bricks are not maintenance-free, but they are easier to maintain than other materials. For one, bricks do not show signs of dirt or wear and tear as quickly as other materials. This means you will not have to clean your exterior brick surfaces as often. In most cases, brick only requires an occasional squirt with the hose for the first 25-years of its life.

The Installation Process

For brick wall:
The area for the wall will be marked and excavated at 300mm. Concrete will then be added and levelled, left to harden. bricks will then be set level and flush on a bed of mortar, staggering joints each course to create a strong wall and avoid cracking. The bricks will be set level and flush laid professionally and pointed neatly with mortar for a beautiful finish.