Brick Mortar Matching A good mortar must be durable, remain capable of bonding the bricks together and help resist moisture penetration. Prior to the introduction of modern cement mortars, lime based mortar was used, which is a little softer. Using the wrong type of mortar can be detrimental to the masonry units and to your […]
New and second hand (recycled) bricks for sale, Northern Beaches, Sydney. About Sydney Brick Matching Northern Beaches A Northern Beaches bricklayer with over 30 years experience, Alan Brookes offers his clients expert advice straight from the brickie who knows what he’s talking about. Alan has worked with insurance companies for the past 15 years where […]
What is the size of a standard brick? By Australian Standards, the standard brick size is 76mm high x 230mm long x 110mm wide. Modular bricks used in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s measure 290mm long, 90mm high and 90mm wide Tolerances of standard brick sizes Length: +/- 90mm over 20 bricks (ie 20 x […]
We offer our clients expert advice straight from a former brickie who knows what he’s talking about. So, if you need new bricks (or thousands of new bricks), matching of your old bricks or mortar matching, Alan will find it for you and takes pride in offering a prompt and reliable brick supply & matching service throughout Sydney. Sydney Brick Supplies & Matching Services »
