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Handmade Bricks
and
Terracotta Floor Tiles
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Introduction
York Handmade Brick started in 1988 on a site which had previously
manufactured a combination of clay pipes and bricks since its inception in
1933. The company’s greatest asset is the natural resource of Lacustrine
Triassic Mudstone clay which is a glacial deposit ideal for the purpose of
making bricks and tiles. Despite the fact that, as the name handmade
indicates, the vast majority of its products are hand thrown in the
traditional manner the company has taken every advantage in its 17 year
history of modern methods. These are exploited where they can be used
without engineering out the character which is so special to this unique
range of products.
Thus for example, the company has installed two new state of the art
kilns which are entirely computer controlled because it has developed a
method of replicating the clamp fired bricks under modern firing
conditions. From the outset the strategy was to produce bricks which were
unique but similar to the original clamp bricks produced for centuries by
brick makers in the Vale of York where the company is based. Thus,
buildings completed in our products blend in extremely well with
traditional buildings. This gives them special appeal for end users and
planners alike. Builders and in particular self builders have found that the
use of our original bricks greatly increases the kerb appeal of their
developments.
The hallmark of a York Handmade product is its rugged, random,
weathered look which makes the brickwork look old from the moment it
is laid. It therefore gives the customer an opportunity to make the
property mature and comfortable in its surroundings as soon as it is
complete. Remember too that the small extra cost of a genuine handmade
brick makes a huge difference to a property. It typically accounts for just
4% of the total bill but 70% of the external appearance.
This brochure seeks to introduce you to the range of products produced
by the company. However, this brochure can only give you a flavour of
the products and you are advised to contact our sales office for personal,
individual advice on your project. In particular this will enable us to fine
tune the colour blend and if necessary the size to suit individual
requirements.
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Production
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Hambleton Blend
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A sand moulded red brick with varying texture and white/buff tinges often
found in old brickwork.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Galtres Blend
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A sand moulded light medium brown handmade tinged with red and dark
patches.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Thirkleby Blend
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A sand moulded genuine multi-coloured handmade brick with blue brown
and red colouring.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Old Clamp Blend
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This is our pick ’n mix which is mixed to suit individual requirements
very often to obtain the best possible match to an adjacent building or the
vernacular in the area.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Lindum Blend
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A sand moulded vivid orange handmade with patches of dark red and
yellow tinges.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Aldwark Blend
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Using the same body as the Hambleton the colour is significantly changed
by burning iron ore into the surface. This enables the brick to exhibit
mellow shades of yellow mixed with purple and red. This brick has a
strong resonance with clamp bricks of earlier times.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Kilburn Blend
Byland Blend
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New Range
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We are pleased to introduce four exciting new bricks produced in either
our genuine handmade style or alternatively as in the smoother example
(Clifton Smooth and Suffolk Smooth) through the extrusion process.
These bricks are manufactured from the renowned Williamson Cliff clay
which have been used in many fine buildings throughout the South and
East of England.
Suffolk Smooth Blend
Clifton Smooth Blend
Manufactured by hand from clay found in Lincolnshire
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Renovation Blend
This is an extruded product designed to replicate brickwork often found in
industrial and commercial buildings from the Victorian era. This type of
brick was also used in housing of the same age. The unique advantage of
using a York handmade extruded brick is that we can offer a brick of any
size as shown for example in the picture opposite where the size used
was 228 x 102 x 76mm.
Technical Detail for Renovation Blend
Durability Designation:
F2/S2 (FL)
Sizes available to suit individual requirements.
Compressive Strength:
Water Absorption:
Minimum 37N/mm2
Maximum 16%
Please note that the durability designation is shown in accordance with
the new European Standard BS EN 771-1. The previous designation is
shown in brackets.
Please note the above details are in accordance with our test results at
the time of printing. Please contact this office if you require a copy of our
most recent results.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
www.yorkhandmade.co.uk
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Technical Details
Hambleton, Galtres, Thirkleby, Old Clamp, Lindum
and Aldwark Blend
Sizes:
50 x 102.5 x 215mm
65 x 102.5 x 215mm
73 x 102.5 x 215mm
Non standard sizes can be purpose made on request.
Durability Designation:
F2/S2 (FL)
Water Absorption:
Maximum 18%
Pack Sizes:
50mm bricks - 600 per pack
65mm bricks - 500 per pack
73mm bricks - 430 per pack
Compressive Strength:
Average Weight of Pack:
(any size)
Packaging:
Minimum 17.6N/mm2
1.1 tonnes
Bricks are packed on non returnable pallets
and shrink wrapped
Please note that the durability designation is shown in accordance with the
new European Standard BS EN 771-1. The previous designation is shown in
brackets.
Please note the above details are in accordance with our test results at the
time of printing. Please contact this office if you require a copy of our most
recent results.
95251
All products are quality assured to ISO 9001:2000
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Technical Details
Byland Blend, Kilburn Blend, Clifton Smooth Blend
and Suffolk Smooth Blend
Sizes:
50 x 102.5 x 215mm
65 x 102.5 x 215mm
73 x 102.5 x 215mm
Non standard sizes can be purpose made on request.
Pack Sizes:
Packaging:
50mm bricks - 600 per pack
65mm bricks - 500 per pack
73mm bricks - 430 per pack
Bricks are packed on non returnable pallets
and shrink wrapped
Test results awaited.
Awards
1995: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Supreme Award for the Best Brick
Building - St Brigid’s Church, Belfast.
1995: Best Craftsmanship Award as above.
1995: Best Public Building Award as above.
2000: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Commendation for Best Craftsmanship
- Nun Monkton, York.
2003: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Best Single House Award
- Chirk, Shropshire.
2003: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Commendation for Best Refurbishment
- Myton Bridge, North Yorkshire.
2004: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Best Refurbishment Project
- Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire
2004: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Commendation for Best Private Housing
Development - The Courtyard, Willaston
2004: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Commendation for Best Landscape
Project - Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire
2004: Annual BDA Brick Awards - Commendation for Best Craftmanship
Award - The Courtyard, Willaston
These awards are testimony to the excellence of our products.
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Terracotta Floor Tiles
Terracotta floor tiles look beautiful and old from the first day of laying.
The finish is hardwearing and improves over the years. Terracotta floor
tiles are made from Lacustrine clay found in the Vale of York. The tiles
are rough, sometimes bent and very individual.
The tiles are extruded, hand-finished, predominantly red smooth but with
patches of dark red and yellow tinges. The colour is essentially a random
blend.
Sizes:
Pack Sizes:
200 x 200mm - 25 per square metre
200 x 300mm - 17 per square metre
300 x 300mm - 11 per square metre
Other sizes can be made to order.
200 x 200mm - 5 per pack - typically 20m2 per pallet
200 x 300mm - 5 per pack - typically 20m2 per pallet
300 x 300mm - 3 per pack - typically 20m2 per pallet
Average weight of a pallet 1.1 tonnes
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
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Detailing
One of the charms of handmade brickwork is the wide range of detailing
which can be used to enhance a building. Some of these details can be
purpose made to suit individual requirements but there are also a number
of examples of brickwork detailing which can easily be crafted on site.
These pictures illustrate just a few of the possibilities.
Tumbling
Dentil work
Flat arches
Segmental arches
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Detailing
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Detailing
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Samples
Samples can be despatched to any part of the country
within 48 hours.
Bricks can also be supplied for sample panels on site on
request.
Literature
Please contact this office if you require any further info on
YHM Landscape Products, Specials or Restoration.
Showroom
There is a showroom and display area at the factory nine
miles north of York (just off A19).
The showroom is open in normal office hours and on
Saturday mornings up to 12 noon, although please check
opening times with the office if you are travelling a distance
to get to us.
Manufactured by hand
from clay found in
North Yorkshire
www.yorkhandmade.co.uk
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Forest Lane, Alne, York YO61 1TU
Tel: 01347 838881 Fax: 01347 838885
Southern Sales Office: 07836 761541
www.yorkhandmade.co.uk
email: [email protected]
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