Bricks Range - Boral

4 Boral Bricks | Victoria, tasmania & South australia
How to Choose Bricks
step 1: style
research and explore ideas to try and establish the type of house you’d like to build. examples of house styles include Contemporary,
traditional, Beach, Georgian and homestead. the type of house style and design will greatly influence the type of brick chosen.
step 2: location
the location of your property and the conditions it is subject to will determine your need for
exposure grade bricks and mortar joints.
exposure grade bricks are made to withstand severe coastal conditions, including homes
subject to air borne salt spray. these bricks have enhanced durability ideal if your home is
located up to 1 kilometre from a surf coast or 100 metres from a non-surf coast, on land with
high saline soil, or is near a polluted atmosphere (such as an industrial site).
General purpose (Gp) grade bricks are suited to all other external wall applications.
step 3: colour & texture
the colours and textures now available in brick provide myriad opportunities to be creative.
look at the big picture and think about roof colour, the guttering and fascia finish of your home, along with doors and window frames.
But keep it simple on the colour front by limiting your selections to one or two trim colours. Focus instead on textural detail and decorative
effects to create a point of difference.
texture is a key feature in house design, and is easily achieved through a balance of finishes and surfaces that contrast and complement.
eXampleS oF teXtureS:
smooth bricks have a consistent
texture and almost ceramic appearance
with straight edges.
velour bricks have a tightly grained
texture and straight edges
tiP Look for the
symbol that identifies
Boral bricks as
exposure grade.
torn face bricks have a dragged or
ripped appearance across the face
which gives them a weathered look.