Old Red Bricks

The old red brick has a long history, beginning with handmade convict bricks, all the way to primitive extruded wirecut bricks and in the 21st century it is still one the most common building materials. Elephant Brick Co. offers a full range of "old red" bricks, ranging from the most traditional sandstocks to smoother waterstruck varieties. We offer these in both a full sized brick and as a brick tile, all available in whatever quantity you need for your job.

Learn about brick care and maintenance.

Heritage Reds

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 70mm x 110mm)

Our most traditional red sandstock, or more accurately sandstruck brick. Its similarity to bricks used in 17th century England and 19th century Australia is due to the traditional method we use to manufacture these bricks and is a testament to the craftsmanship of our brick makers. Beautiful multiple shades of red are characteristic of this brick.

Reclamation Heritage Red

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 70mm x 110mm)

A reclamation version of our soft red brick. Subtle soft orange and red tonal changes characterised by our classic elephant skin creasing finish. This brick undergoes a unique process to give the appearance of a reclaimed brick including random white scumming and tumbled edges.

75mm Heritage Reds

Bricks per pallet: 504

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 75mm x 110mm)

Our most traditional red sandstock, or more accurately sandstruck brick. Its similarity to bricks used in 17th century England and 19th century Australia is due to the traditional method we use to manufacture these bricks and is a testament to the craftsmanship of our brick makers. Beautiful multiple shades of red are characteristic of this brick.

Vintage Red

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 215mm x 65mm x 105mm Only)

Produced from hotter parts of the kiln, careful selection and blending of bricks from these locations produces our Vintage Red. Characterised by shade variations and overburns producing a beautiful array of red hues to form this classic vintage red. Considerable variation in colour and overburns will occur with this brick due to the random nature of how they are produced in the firing process. Only a limited number of Vintage Reds are produced in each firing and thus should be ordered well in advance.

Weathered Reclamation Heritage Red

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 70mm x 110mm)

The classic “old red brick” with subtle red, orange and brown tonal changes, the classic elephant skin creasing look with lime scumming and sooted rustic patina. This brick can be blended with our Reclamation Soft Red to create custom and timeless colour tones. This brick undergoes a special process to give it the appeal of a reclaimed brick including random white scumming and tumbled edges.

Reclamation Federation Clinker

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 215mm x 65mm x 105mm)

A wirecut clinker style brick. Tumbled with reduction blackening, clinkering with minor reclamation scumming.

Federation Banded Wirecut

Bricks per pallet: 504

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 75mm x 110mm)

Tonal variation spanning from deep reds, oranges and tans with the signature flash or kiss mark developed along with tool marks for that authentic finish which characterises bricks originally produced in the late 1920's through to 1940's. Please note these are dual face brick, one side displays banding while the other typically does not.

Federation Weathered Red

Bricks per pallet: 540

Brick Information Sheet

(Approx. 230mm x 70mm x 110mm)

Tonal variation spanning from deep reds and oranges along with reduction firing to produce what is known as reduction blackening. A smooth waterstruck brick typical of bricks found throughout Victoria, southern NSW and Tasmania. A reclamation version of this brick is also available.

Reclaimed
Reds

As the name suggests, the bricks below are genuine reclaimed bricks.

Sculptured Reds

Trade Price: $1650 per thousand (ex. GST)

Retail Price: $1850 per thousand (ex. GST)

Less than pallets quantities: $2.59 per brick (ex. GST)

Bricks per pallet: 476

(Approx. 260mm x 60mm x 120mm)

A beautiful recycled red brick, terracotta and tan colourings along with a natural rough hewn appearance and extensively tumbled for character and charm.

Please note recycled bricks will still have dirt/lime on them from the demolition process and this will need to be pressure washed off during construction. Please also be aware that the amount of residual white mortar on each brick is entirely random.

Cottage Reds

Trade Price: $1450 per thousand (ex. GST)

Retail Price: $1650 per thousand (ex. GST)

Less than pallets quantities: $2.59 per brick (ex. GST)

Bricks per pallet: 536

(Approx. 240mm x 50/55mm x 110mm)

A beautiful recycled red brick, an overall terracotta colour with white scumming and minor black flashes. Extensively tumbled for that real rustic character and charm.

Please note recycled bricks will still have dirt/lime on them from the demolition process and this will need to be pressure washed off during construction. Please also be aware that the amount of residual white mortar on each brick is entirely random.

Special Cleaning Requirements for Reclamation Styles

Our reclamation styles, which can be identified by the white scumming on the brick surface, should not be wet sponged, acid washed or high pressure cleaned. During laying, the excess mortar should be cut off with a trowel and the brickwork should be constantly dry brushed. The bricks from the pallets are left intentionally dusty, this allows mortar dags and smears on the work face to be removed easily by dry brushing.

Do not sponge the joints of the brickwork, otherwise it may create permanent stains.

We also advise that with our reclamation styles, the mortar colour is matched closely to the colour of the white scumming (i.e. white to off white mortar).

With our reclamation styles we strongly recommend the use of efflorescence blocking additives such as Efflock.

If these instructions are followed the result will be a beautiful reclamation finish as seen here.

CONTACT US

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If you have a question we would love to hear from you! You can ask us anything, from design ideas, technical questions or price enquiries, all questions are welcome.

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info@elephantbrickco.com.au

1800 841 554

Old Red Bricks

Bricks per pallet: 540

Bricks per pallet: 504

Reclaimed Reds

Special Cleaning Requirements for Reclamation Styles

CONTACT US

Reclaimed
Reds