Brick Insights

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Boral Brick Insights
 
Picture this
Visit a Boral Selection Centre for inspiration and information to help imagine the outcome and assist with your planning. Try different colour and texture combinations with BoralVision® computer imaging, look at true-to-life outdoor product displays and take home examples to think about.

Delivery details
Clay bricks feature natural variations in their clay, shale and sand make up, so order enough for the whole project and arrange a single delivery. It's always a good idea to inspect your delivery of bricks on arrival as it's too late to change once they're laid.

Natural appeal
Just as the colour and texture of the earth varies naturally, so too does the colour and texture of each brick. Unlike man-made synthetic building materials, the natural appeal of brick lies in these tonal variations which are preserved through minimal processing.

Blend for beauty
Make the most of your bricks' natural variations by blending them evenly across a wall as they are being laid. For the most effective bricklaying technique to ensure even distribution, we recommend your brick layer select from a minimum of four packs at the same time. Blending Clay Bricks

Clean as you go
Mortar smears on new bricks are best cleaned off by your bricklayer as the bricks are laid. If further cleaning is needed, get bricks cleaned by a professional to ensure the colour and texture is preserved.

How to Clean Clay Bricks
Cleaning Clay Masonry - Boral Brick Cleaning Guide
The Brick Cleaning Manual - Think Brick Australia (8MB)