Boral Bricks
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QUEENSLAND
Boral Bricks
Why BRICKS?
When it comes to walls, today’s natural clay brick is
unrivalled in performance, looks and long-term value.
Strong and safe
Bricks won’t twist or warp, rot or decay, erode or dent.
Choose from the
following five
brick styles
Escura®
Smooth Face
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Velour9
Natural character
Made from clay and shale, no two bricks are identical giving each home its own
distinct personality.
Temperature control
Brick homes even out temperature fluctuations because of their mass. Homes made
from brick are slow to warm up in summer and slow to loose heat in winter.
Nuvo®
fusion10
Aspire11
Woodstock
TM
HARCOURT 12
ARCADIA14
Acoustic performance
Oasis
The density of brick makes for a quiet home, with reduced external sound such as
aircraft and road noise, compared to lighter weight materials.
coast16
impressions
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FIRE RESISTANCE
Boral bricks meet the requirements of all six categories of the Bushfire Hazard
building standard, AS 3959-2009, including the highest category BAL-FZ,
as all bricks are greater than 90mm thick.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Bricks have negligible routine maintenance. This is an important factor to consider
when looking at the “whole-of-life” cost of your home.
Horizon®
Naturals18
CLASSICS19
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The energy life cycle
Never before have new homes been built so responsively to our landscape,
climate and lifestyles.
An energy-wise home or building will use the best
combination of sustainable building considerations
such as site orientation, wall and ceiling insulation,
ventilation and materials to reduce energy
consumption and in turn greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy efficient design
It’s all about taking a long-term view on our impact
on the environment. From the initial sourcing and
manufacture of materials to the need for ongoing
maintenance and temperature control, it’s the
efficient use of energy over the lifespan of a building
that counts.
Orientation
Together with good design principles, bricks can
help you take advantage of the weather when it’s
hot or cold. When around 38 per cent of energy
use in Australian homes is directed toward artificial
heating and cooling*, this is serious long-term value.
Ceiling insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow and is essential to providing yearround comfort. In regards to walls, this is where high thermal mass double brick
cavity wall construction comes to the fore.
* http://www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/pubs/fs61.pdf
Home Energy Use, Baseline Energy Estimates 2008
There are four factors crucial to the energy
performance of your home:
Site orientation or the position of a building relative to the sun provides the
opportunity to take advantage of the naturally available energy. With northerly
living areas the use of extended eaves will block the higher summer sun while
allowing the low winter sun to enter your home.
Insulation
Ventilation
Cross-ventilation, with openings on both sides of a home, is the best way of
cooling naturally. Fresh breezes will circulate better in open plan living spaces
however internal walls are still required for their thermal mass, helping moderate
temperatures. Vents should also be installed in the roof space to help regulate
air flow year-round.
Thermal mass
TIP Conserve energy over the
long term by using a strong, longlasting and non-toxic material.
Materials with high thermal mass, or ability to absorb and store heat energy,
are important in most Australian climates where there is a need to average out
temperature extremes. The density of clay bricks effectively delays the flow of
heat through a wall by as much as 8 to 10 hours, producing a warmer house in
winter and a cooler house in summer.
Diagram: Think Brick Australia
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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).
TIP Look for the
symbol that identifies
Boral bricks as
exposure grade.
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
Torn face bricks have a dragged or
ripped appearance across the face
which gives them a weathered look.
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Rolled bricks are treated with
distinctive patterns prior to firing,
producing a variety of textures.
Tumbled bricks have a rough texture
and uneven edges which give them a
rustic look.
Fritted bricks have a glass-like substance
melted into the surface for a glossy or
mottled appearance.
TIP For professionally developed colour
schemes that take the stress out of selecting
exterior finishes, refer to the Boral Colour
Inspiration cards at www.boral.com.au/
colourinspirations. These colour cards
recommend modern tonal combinations
across bricks, pavers, roof tiles and
complementary fascia & gutter trim options.
Step 4: Size
Different brick sizes are available and can be used for the whole house, patterns, window sills, internal features, facades, formal areas,
fireplaces and architectural details.
The standard brick size is 76mm high x 230mm long x 110mm wide but some colours are available in a slimmer 50mm high size or a larger
162mm high.
Slimline
Standard Height
Double Height
Step 5: Mortar
You may be surprised to know that the
mortar joint and colour can considerably
alter the appearance of your bricks.
Your mortar can help achieve either a
relaxed light feel or a dramatic
contrasting effect. For example, a cream
mortar with light coloured bricks to
achieve harmony or bright white mortar
in contrast to darker bricks for a more
distinct look.
The mortar joint refers to how the band
of mortar between the bricks is finished.
Raked joints are most commonly known
however Rolled or Ironed joints
complement nearly all brick and house
styles. Flush joints provide a flatter look
by minimising shadow.
Types of mortar joints
Common mortar colours:
• Natural or grey
• White or off-white
• Cream or buff
• Coloured mortar to match the
brick colour
Raked
Ironed
Flush
Struck
TIP Wherever exposure
grade bricks are used,
finish with an Ironed or
Rolled mortar joint to
minimise erosion from salt.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Escura
Escura
®
DISTINCTIVE SHARP LINES
Smooth Face: Brown
when only the best will do
Aesthetically superior bricks,
exuding today’s contemporary style
Achieve strong, clean lines and
uniform colours
Sharp edges and a refined texture
Outstanding quality and
consistency
Smooth Face: Choc Tan
Smooth face
standard
NEVADA CREAM
CREAM
Sahara Cream
PEARL GREY
cinnamon
Luna Grey
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Carry through the clean crisp look
of Escura by using white mortar and
ironed (or rolled) joints.
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Smooth Face: Choc Tan
Smooth Face: Brown
jute
BROWN
CHOC TAN
FLAME RED
RED
TERRACOTTA
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Escura
Escura
®
DISTINCTIVE SHARP LINES
Smooth Face Slimline: Red 50mm
Smooth face
Velour: Pearl Grey
slimline
CREAM 50MM
BROWN 50MM
RED 50MM
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Providing an understated warmth to man-made
building materials, Escura is suitable for today’s
composite building design.
®
Velour: Pearl Grey
Velour
nevada cream
cream
pearl grey
brown
RED
terracotta
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Nuvo
Nuvo
®
NEW GENERATION STYLE
Distinctly different finishes for the latest looks in brick
Be confident with exceptional solid colour
Design-focused and infinitely adaptable
Fusion: Blue Rio
Fusion: Blue Rio
making first impressions last
Fusion
STANDARD
lava
BLUE RIO
raven
ESPRESSO
PLATINUM
Fusion: Blue Rio
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Bold design and a bolder palette will ensure
your home is brewing with original ideas.
Aspire: Alloy
Aspire: Chestnut
Aspire
IVORY
EUCALYPT
pANAMA
BAMBOO
Adobe
ALLOY
SLATE
CHESTNUT
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Woodstock
Woodstock
™
BRICKS OF CHARACTER
A tumbled texture for a handcrafted look
Bring timeless charm to modern styles
Offset edgy designs with informality and warmth
Arcadia: Potters Gold
warm, rustic appeal that never fades
Harcourt
Lexington
Mowbray
bentley
Rose
kingsley
latrobe
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Harcourt
double height
LEXINGTON Double Height
ROSE Double Height
Arcadia: Winter Gold DH
Wickham Blend
BARWEAVE Blend
mt cotton blend
BRUNSWICK BLEND
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
CARBROOK blend
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Woodstock
Woodstock
™
BRICKS OF CHARACTER
Arcadia: Winter Gold DH
Arcadia
WINTER GOLD
SANDSTONE gold
POTTERS Gold
RYWOOD blend
HIGHLAND BLEND
DUSTWOOD BLEND
DIGGERS Gold Blend
BAKEHOUSE Gold Blend
HOMESTEAD GOLD BLEND
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Through naturally wistful hues, Woodstock ™
lends a genuine and gentle beauty.
Arcadia: Sandstone Gold DH
Arcadia
Arcadia: Winter Gold DH
double height
WINTER Gold Double Height
SANDSTONE Gold Double Height
POTTERS GOLD Double Height
RYWOOD blend Double Height
DUSTWOOD BLEND Double Height
DIGGERS GOLD Double Height
BAKEHOUSE GOLD BLEND Double Height
HOMESTEAD GOLD BLEND Double Height
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Oasis
Oasis
LIGHT, SOFT, SUBTLE
Light, airy and natural
Subtle tones and textures
Warm, cool and neutral hues
for relaxed living
weekends
Coast
Coast: Bianca
are for living
STANDARD
BIANCA
STONEWASH
grange BLEND
ASCOT
Hendra
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Impressions
ALPINE
SORRELL
RIVERCLAY
TAMBO BLEND
RAFFIA BLEND
BARCLAY BLEND
Impressions
DOUBLE HEIGHT
Alpine Double Height
Faded creams and pale
terracottas make for true-blue
sun‑drenched appeal.
Coast
DOUBLE HEIGHT
BIANCA Double Height
STONEWASH Double Height
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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Boral Bricks | Qeensland | Horizon
Horizon
®
CHARACTER WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Each brick is as individual as you are
Textures, colours and blends for every
family and budget
Distinctive textures in brown and red tones
Impressions: Raffia Blend
Naturals
cotton
granite
balsa
khaki
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Your home
is your sanctuary
Classics: St George
Classics
GIRRAWEEN
springbrook
Longreach
st george
windorah
outback blend
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.
marina
BoralVision
®
Create your dream home with a click of a button! Mix and match your bricks, tiles and pavers with a huge range of windows,
fascia, gutter and paint colours – under the careful guidance of your Boral consultant. Call to make an appointment now.
For more information about Boral bricks and clay pavers:
call us on 1300 134 002
visit our website at www.boral.com.au/bricks
drop into a Boral Selection Centre or Reseller at the following locations:
Boral Selection CentreS
Boral RESELLERS
Queensland
Queensland
Darra
Harcourt Road, Darra
Bundaberg
Richers Transport
86 Enterprise Street, Bundaberg
Gold Coast
Cnr Nerang Southport
and Ashmore Roads, Ashmore
Gladstone
Gladstone Brick Sales
Cnr Palm Drive & Hilliard Street,
Gladstone
Lawnton
Lawnton Pocket Road, Lawnton
Sunshine Coast
Lot 2, Maroochydore Road
(nearest Cross Street/Conara Road),
Kunda Park
Cairns
Boral Masonry
8 Palmer Street, Cairns
Townsville
Boral Masonry
360 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
NEW SOUTH WALES
Kempsey South Street, Kempsey
Goondiwindi
Manns Transport
43 Herbert Street, Goondiwindi
Rockhampton
Rockhampton Brick Sales
1018 Yamba Road, Rockhampton
Coffs Harbour
ABC Brick Sales
16 Ray McCarthy Drive, Coffs Harbour
Stanthorpe
Excel Concrete
Walsh Drive, Stanthorpe
Grafton
Blanchards Bricks & Pavers
373 Fry Street, Grafton
Toowoomba
Darling Down Brick Sales
23 Rocla Court, Toowoomba
Glen Innes
Wayne McCarthy Concrete & Agg.
Grafton Road, Glen Innes
NEW SOUTH WALES
Inverell
Inverell Freighters
11 Brissett Street, Inverell
Gympie
Golden City Brick and Landscape
144 Noosa Road, Gympie
Armidale
Armidale Knights Transport
10 Drew Street, Armidale
Hervey Bay
Richers Transport
33 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba
Hilliers Transport
262-264 Mann Street, Armidale
Kingaroy
South Burnett Transport
Sommerset Street, Kingaroy
Labrador
ABC Bricks Sales
604 Pine Ridge Road, Labrador
Mackay
Mackay Brick Sales
14 David Muir Street, Mackay
Maryborough
Richers Transport
125 Richmond Street, Maryborough
Industry memberships:
Ballina
ABC Brick Sales
Racecourse Road, Ballina
Billinudgel
Billinudgel Bricks & Pavers
9 Mogo Close, Billinudgel
Byron Bay
J.H. Williams & Sons
8 Grevillia Street, Byron Bay
Casino
JH Williams & Sons
14 Casino Drive, Casino
Lismore
ABC Brick Sales
210 Union Street, Lismore
Moree
Barwon Timbers
Gosport Street, Moree
Tenterfield
Peter McLean Transport
Lot 1 Petrie Street, Tenterfield
Tweed Heads West
ABC Brick Sales
Lot 7 Rose Street, Tweed Heads West
Yamba
Blanchards Bricks & Pavers
1 Uki Street, Yamba
Chinderah
J.H. Williams & Sons
Lot 2 Ozone Street, Chinderah
Clay bricks are made from naturally occurring minerals. Variations in colour, texture and size are natural characteristics of clay products and production
variations can occur from batch to batch. Colours shown are indicative only and should not be used for final selection. Products ordered should be chosen
from actual samples current at the time of order and are subject to availability. Whilst every effort is made to provide samples, brochures and displays
consistent with products delivered to site, they should be viewed as a guide only. Customers should ensure that all delivered products are acceptable, and
any concerns about products are notified to Boral prior to laying.
Some photos featured in this brochure are an artists impression of how Boral bricks will look on a house.
© Copyright Boral Bricks Pty Ltd – all rights reserved 2011.
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or Boral Bricks Pty Ltd in Australia, other countries, or both. If these and other Boral trade marked terms are marked on their first occurrence in this
information with a trade mark symbol (® or ™), these symbols indicate Australian registered or common law trade marks owned by Boral at the time this
information was published. Such trade marks may also be registered or common law trade marks in other countries. Other product, company or service
names may be trade marks or service marks of others. Boral Bricks Pty Ltd ABN 66 082 448 342. Correct as at June 2011.
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