Brick match 70 year old red bricks. A car reversed into the owner’s driveway and drove into the front fence on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. The insurance would only pay for the damaged section so the owner was worried that the new brickwork would stand out. The wall was 70 […]
Mortar Matching Service
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 […]
Bricks Northern Beaches
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 […]
Standard Brick Size
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 […]