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Boral Bricks
Build something great™
Bricks Range
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
October 2012
GET THE
Formerly
LOOK
CONTENTS
Midland Reds
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Midland Creams
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Handmade
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Georgian
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Manor
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Provincial
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Classique
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Energy Efficient Design
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Range Matrix
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Special Shapes and Utility Bricks
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The Strengths of Double Clay Brick
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Important Information
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How to Choose Bricks
Here’s a few helpful tips when choosing bricks for your home.
Find a house style for you
Before selecting bricks it’s worthwhile gathering ideas on the style
of house you’d like to build, as the design can greatly influence
the type of bricks you use. Check out some examples of house
styles in Boral’s Get The Look brochure as well as brick and roof
tile colour combinations and useful building information.
Now you’ve chosen ‘the look’ you want, what’s next?
andmade bricks echo the bricks from
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centuries ago with a rough, uneven texture.
They are created in individual moulds to create
a truly individual look.
Step 3: Size
Step 1: Your home location
Did you know Bricks come in different sizes?
The location of your home may help determine the type of
bricks and mortar joints you need. Where homes are subject to
severe coastal conditions, including homes subject to air borne
salt spray, on land with high saline soil or near a polluted
atmosphere (such as an industrial site) we recommend you use
our exposure grade bricks. Exposure grade bricks have
enhanced durability suited to severe conditions. If you require
further information ask a Sales Advisor or give Boral a call.
• standard 76mm high bricks (230mm long x 110mm wide)
Step 2: Colour & Texture
The look and feel of bricks you choose will help create your
particular style of home. Boral brick colours range from light
neutral tones to deep dark shades. Brick textures include
the following:
• S
mooth bricks have a consistent texture
and almost ceramic appearance with
straight edges
• Cut face bricks have a dragged or ripped
appearance across the face giving them a
weathered look.
• R
olled bricks are treated with distinctive
patterns prior to firing producing a variety
of textures.
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• C
oach Style bricks have a rough texture and
uneven edges which give them a rustic look.
• slimmer 50mm high bricks (230mm long x 110mm wide)
• double height 162mm bricks (290mm long x 90mm wide)
All brick sizes can be used for the entire house or in patterns,
window sills, feature walls, formal areas and architectural details.
Step 4: Mortar
You may be surprised to know the colour and type of mortar
joint (between the bricks) can have a striking impact on the look
of your bricks.
Common Mortar Colours
• Natural or grey • White or off white
• Cream or buff
• Coloured mortar to match the brick colour
Common Mortar Joints
The mortar joint refers to how the band of mortar between the
Types of mortar joints
bricks is finished. To protect
against salt erosion in coastal
areas and where exposure
grade units may be required,
a sealed joint (Ironed/rolled or
flush) is recommended.
Raked
Ironed/
Rolled
Flush
Struck
GET THE
LOOK
Granite Sett
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midland reds
True classics, with their rich hues
perfectly at home in both traditional
and modern architectural styles.
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Red Smooth
Restoratetion Red Coach
Kalbarri
Red Smooth
Heritage Red when available
Burnished Red
Russet Red
Traditional
Restoration Red
Restoration Red Coach
Traditional Coach
Salmon Gum
Mallee
PSR
PSR
PSR P
ersonal Selection Recommended – Bricks will vary in size and colour, as each firing creates a very individual look to achieve the traditional character.
We invite you to personally select your bricks at our Middle Swan Sales Office where our Sales Advisors will be able to assist you in your selection.
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midland creams
Limestone Hue
Limestone Hue
Milano
Tuscan
Cream Smooth
DESERT OAK
Seville
JUTE
Cream Mexi
Cream Mexi COACH
made to order
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GET THE
LOOK
Timeless quality, with cool, gentle colours and subtle
blends that truly reflect the West Australian lifestyle.
Cream Mexi
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handmade
Timeless classics that echo the bricks of centuries
ago with natural colours and deep rustic textures to
create a totally unique look.
Sandalford
Caversham
Woodbridge
Helena Vale
PSR
PSR
Sandalford
The uniqueness of our Handmade bricks means:
- They will vary in size in all dimensions.
e recommend they be sealed, and a flushed or rolled joint be used if building within 1km of the sea.
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- The colour will vary within and between each production run.
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andmade Bricks must be personally selected at our Middle Swan Selection Centre.
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ersonal Selection Recommended – Bricks will vary in size and colour, as each firing creates a very individual look to achieve the traditional character.
We invite you to personally select your bricks at our Middle Swan Sales Office where our Sales Advisors will be able to assist you in your selection.
georgian
GET THE
LOOK
The elegant and distinctive look of the slimline Georgian
range makes for an unmistakably individual home.
Windsor
WindsoR
when available
Richmond
PSR
when available
Granite Sett
PSR
when available
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ersonal Selection Recommended – Bricks will vary in size and colour, as each firing creates a very individual look to achieve the traditional character.
We invite you to personally select your bricks at our Middle Swan Sales Office where our Sales Advisors will be able to assist you in your selection.
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manor
GET THE
LOOK
These double sized bricks are a popular choice for many
West Australians. Replicating the natural tones of our
state makes them fit comfortably in many applications.
Whether it be a durable family home, contemporary
blend with render or even a front fence.
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Augusta Limestone
Florentine Limestone
Florentine Limestone
Whitecliffe
Augusta Limestone
Florentine Limestone
York
Opal Blush
Tammin
Calais
BLACKWELL
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provincial
The timeless elegance, cool colours and subtle textures of
stone are captured perfectly in large format bricks, making
these a natural choice for discerning homeowners.
Calais
Avignon
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Calais
classique
Bold textures and striking colours of the
Classique range work beautifully in both
contemporary and traditional settings.
Ebony Stone
Limestone
Desert Stone
Castle Grey Stone
Ebony Stone
Classique bricks are recommended to be laid in half bond and ideally laid with a matching mortar colour.
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energy efficient design
Building your home to be energy efficient can
be easier than you think.
Environmental impact
‘Built in’ energy savings
with solar passive design
It’s all about taking a long-term view of our
impact on the environment. An energy-wise home
will use the best combination of sustainable
building considerations such as site orientation
(where a home is positioned on a block), wall and
ceiling insulation, ventilation and building materials
to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse
gas emissions.
Clay bricks used together with good design principles such as solar
passive design can make a significant difference to energy consumption used
for heating and cooling your home – energy efficiency that is virtually ‘built in’.
Your comfort at home
Site orientation or the position of the house relative to the sun – house can
take advantage of naturally available energy.
In Australia, it is estimated that 38% of energy use
in homes is for heating and cooling the spaces in
which we live*. Bricks have excellent thermal mass
– the ability to absorb heat energy. This means that
with good design and planning, building with
bricks can actually make a difference to the
temperature inside your home and reduce the
need for heaters and air-conditioners. Great news
for your comfort indoors and particularly helpful
for saving on energy costs.
Note: It is recommended solar passive design features are used in
combination not individually, and they are tailored to each climate.
Solar Passive design – how it works
Orientation and solar access
Glazing and shading
Use of eaves and glazing window and doors.
Sealing and ventilation
Cross ventilation – with openings on both sides of the home means fresh
breezes can circulate better. Thermal mass in internal walls is still needed to
help moderate (even out) temperatures. Vents should also be installed in the
roof space to help regulate air flow year-round.
Insulation
The use of insulation to enable walls and ceilings to act as a barrier to heat
flow is essential to providing year-round comfort.
Thermal mass
This is the ability of a material to absorb heat energy. High density materials
such as bricks and tiles have high thermal mass which when used correctly
moderates internal temperatures by averaging day/night extremes.
Thermal research^ has shown clay brick to be a superior building material in
providing comfortable (warm or cool), energy efficient environments for people
to live, work and play.
* Energy Use in the Australian Residential Sector 1986-2020, Baseline Energy Estimates 2008, DEWHA.
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^
Thermal research program over 8 years by Brick manufacturers and Think Brick Australia in collaboration with The University of Newcastle’s Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
range matrix
RANGE
NAME
MIDLAND
REDS
Burnished Red
COLOUR
RANGE
NAME
GEORGIAN
Granite Sett
PSR
Heritage Red
Richmond
PSR
Kalbarri
Windsor
PSR
Mallee
PSR
MANOR
Blackwell
Restoration Red
Florentine Limestone
Restoration Red Coach
Opal Blush
Russet Red
Tammin
PSR
Whitecliffe
York
Traditional
PROVINCIAL
Traditional Coach
MIDLAND
CREAMS
Augusta Limestone
Red Smooth
Salmon Gum
COLOUR
Avignon
Calais
Desert Oak
CLASSIQUE
Cream Mexi
Castle Grey Stone
Cream Mexi Coach
Desert Stone
Cream Smooth
Ebony Stone
Limestone Hue
Limestone
Milano
Seville
Tuscan
HANDMADE
Caversham
Helena Vale
PSR
Sandalford
PSR
Woodbridge
PSR
KEY
Creams & whites
Browns & chocolates
Warm tans
Charocal, silvers & greys
Reds, terracottas & pinks
Blends
ersonal Selection Recommended
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special shapes & utility bricks
Special shaped bricks
Boral Bricks manufactures a unique
range of Special Shape bricks. If your
project calls for a custom designed
series of bricks, we invite you to discuss
your individual requirements by calling
your Boral Bricks sales advisor on
13 15 40. Conditions apply.
Utility bricks
All of our products including our utility bricks are manufactured to the highest international standards. As an ISO9001-2000 Quality
Endorsed Company, we assure continuity in product range and delivery. Products are regularly tested and ongoing research is carried
out in our NATA-accredited laboratory – not just to meet our customers’ high expectations, but also to lead the way in developing new
building products and materials.
Fastwall 305 Galvanised Lintel = openings up to 2410mm.
Maxibrick: 305x90x162mm = 18.5 bricks per sqm.
Fastwall 305: 305x90x162mm = 18.5 bricks per sqm.
Modular: 290x90x90mm = 33.3 bricks per sqm.
Standard Common: 230x110x76mm = 48.5 bricks per sqm.
Longreach: 305x90x76mm = 37.0 bricks per sqm.
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Fastwall
305 Lintel –
Galvanised
Maxibrick
Acoustic
Maxibrick
Fastwall 305
Modular
Standard
Common
Longreach
the strengths of double clay brick
The strengths of double clay brick
In Western Australia we proudly build more double clay brick homes than anywhere else in Australia – homes recognised as
some of the best in the country.
And with all the benefits that double clay brick offers it’s no wonder Western Australians choose to build with double clay brick
over some other building materials.
With Boral Bricks’ range of sizes, colours and textures, you can see why it is hard to beat clay brick.
Fastwall 305
Lintel – Galvanised
Acoustic Maxibrick,
Maxibrick or
Fastwall 305
External
Face Brick
Rear of
Face Brick
Double Clay
Brick Cavity
Longreach
Float
Plaster
3sustainable and recyclable
3thermal performance
3acoustic performance
3natural material
3design flexibility
3ages beautifully
3no maintenance
3vermin and pest proof
3non-toxic (no VOCs)
3high fire resistance
3strong and colour fast
3safe investment
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Important Information
General
Bricks
Safety Information. We have safety information sheets providing details
on brick cutting, cleaning, safe storage and movement of bricks and
pavers. Ask our Sales Advisors for more information and leaflets.
Brick Face. Standard Face Bricks have only one purpose made face,
except ‘Handmade’ which is produced with two purpose made faces.
Ordering Product. When ordering product, we recommend they are all
delivered at the same time to ensure colour consistency as colours will
vary within and between batches.
Country Orders. Bricks and pavers can be double strapped, packed
and strapped onto pallets and/or shrink wrapped for country cartage on
request. 48 hours notice required. Price on application. Note: Clients are
reminded that when picking up product ex works, vehicles must have
side gates or mesh. Mesh can be purchased from Boral Bricks.
Product Inspection. We strongly recommend at all times there be careful
inspections and supervision of all bricks delivered to ensure satisfactory
results prior to and during installation. Any complaints regarding product
should be directed to the place of purchase prior to laying.
Colour Variation. Products on display are examples, variation will occur
naturally within a production run and with each production run of products.
Chipping and Breakage. Some minor chipping and breakage can occur
during the delivery, off loading and laying of products. It is recommended
that this product be used for cuts and infill’s.
Score Marks. Score or drag marks may occur during the face texturing
and manufacturing process. The marks are evident on all similar textured
or mexicut type brick lines as vertical lines. During the manufacturing
process excessively deep and wide drag marks are removed, however
minor drag marks are not. These minor ‘drag marks’ are part of the
product and do not detract from the overall appearance of the completed
wall when laid.
Sizing. Product supplied is within the dimensional tolerances specified
in Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4455. For further information
please contact Boral Bricks. Sizes and number per square metre are
nominal only and subject to variance due to installation technique,
product colour and size variation through manufacturing processes.
Please consult your Boral Bricks Sales Advisor if mixing various colours
into patterns.
Colour Blending. For the best colour blending results, blend your bricks
from various packs as you lay. Ask our Sales Advisors for more information.
Loose Loading. Load restraint laws restrict what and how we load loose
product into vehicles. Please check with a Sales Advisor for further details.
Trailer Weight Restrictions. Due to weight restrictions your garden trailer
may not be suitable. If your trailer is not marked with load specifications,
you can only load a maximum of half a pack of face brick. Suitable trailers
are available for hire from Boral Bricks.
Cutting. When cutting products, please ensure that the product is fully
wetted (soaked with water), to reduce the chance of discolouration from
cutting slurry entering the product surface. Similarly, ensure all slurry is
washed from any cut product before laying. Ensure that no cutting slurry
falls on the surface of product already laid. Please refer to www.boral.
com.au on Cutting Procedure for further information or enquire with a
sales advisor.
Website Information Service. Review Boral Bricks range of quality
bricks, pavers, retaining walls, roof tiles, cultured stone, technical
information and CAD drawings all available to download free of charge.
Visit www.boral.com.au
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Solids. Variations in colour may occur between solid and cored face
bricks of the same name.
‘Handmade’ Bricks.
•To maintain the traditional character of hand­made bricks, they will vary
in size and colour in all dimensions.
•When using ‘Handmade’ bricks within 1km of the sea we strongly
recommend that flushed or rolled joints be used.
•We invite you to personally select from our range of ‘Handmade’ bricks
at the Middle Swan Selection Centre and Yard, as each firing creates
a very individual look. Our Sales Advisors will be pleased to help you
select bricks for your project.
•Handmade bricks are manufactured to sizing class DWø.
Utility Bricks. Not all utility bricks are suitable for external use, we
recommend you discuss applications with your Boral Bricks Sales
Advisor. Please note all utility bricks are not colour specific.
Architectural Shapes, Custom Colours. Special shapes, squints,
sill bricks, utilities and custom colours are available subject to quantity
required, scope of a project and availability of clay and materials. Ask for
information today.
Masonry Blocks. All concrete masonry products shrink over time and
allowance for this must be included in the building design.
For unreinforced walls using concrete masonry product, control joints
must be incorporated at centres not exceeding 6 metres. Please refer to
our Sales Advisors or AS3700 for further information.
Certified Strength Bricks. For specialised building projects Boral Bricks
produce a range of certified strength bricks – details of specifications and
costs are available on application.
Mortar Mix Recommendations for Concrete Masonry.
M3 Applications (as per AS3700)
Subject to non-saline wetting and drying – General Purpose
1 Cement : 1 Lime : 6 Sand or,
1 Cement : 5 Sand – requires the use of methyl cellulose
water thickener.
M4 Applications (as per AS3700)
Subject to saline wetting and drying – Exposure
1 Cement : 0.5 Lime : 4.5 Sand or,
1 Cement : 4 Sand – requires the use of methyl cellulose
water thickener.
Note: Please be aware that the sand used in mortar is sourced from
different locations. This may result in a difference between the mortar
colour of your new home and the mortar colour of product displayed at
our selection centres. Please ensure you discuss this important factor
with your builder.
Two Storey Projects. For two storey projects Boral Bricks can block
stack face bricks on site, and later lift them onto the first floor slab if
possible. Charges apply. We recommend all bricks be delivered at the
same time to ensure colour consistency between both storey’s.
Brickwork by the Coast. To achieve maximum protection in coastal
areas, a sealed joint (flush or rolled) with an approved damp proof course is
recommended. To ensure the best possible performance of any brickwork
in severe marine environments, exposure grade units are required.
Please consult your Boral Bricks sales office if more information
is required.
Damp Proof Course (DPC). It is imperative that adequate damp proof
course is installed to protect the brickwork from excessive ground salts
and moisture. Damp proofing in the external leaf of masonry, piers and
in garden walls is important to ensure that the bricks maintain their
appearance. The damp proof course must be installed correctly and
above ground level to ensure it functions correctly.
Cleaning
High Pressure Water Warning. The use of high pressure water cleaning
is NOT recommended as it may damage the face of brickwork, clay and
masonry paving, window frames and erode mortar joints.
Acid Warning. Chemicals used to clean products are dangerous.
Please ensure you adhere to all safety directions. Ensure that no acid
based products are used on concrete or masonry products.
Staining. Occasionally various types of stains, blemishes or efflorescence
may become visible after the completion of the works. Typically this forms
on the surface of porous building materials or coatings such as bricks,
pavers, mortar and concrete.
Efflorescence. A white deposit known as efflorescence may sometimes
appear on any concrete or masonry product. Efflorescence appears due
to the migration of salts via evaporation to the surfaces of the brick.
This is a temporary effect as the bricks acclimatise to their new environment.
To remove efflorescence and other forms of staining please refer to our
brick cleaning information sheet or refer to www.boral.com.au for
further information.
Vanadium. On occasion yellow/green staining may appear on cream
coloured clay bricks. This is known as vanadium staining. This staining
is a natural by-product of clay products and is not harmful. The stain may
appear following rain/water application or when exposed to an acidic
environment. The stain will usually weather away, however for quicker
removal please refer to our brick cleaning information sheet.
Further Information. For more information, please refer to
www.boral.com.au, brick cleaning information sheet, or you can discuss
your requirements with your local Boral Bricks Sales Advisor.
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The great new tool for selecting
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www.boralsampler.com.au
For more information about Boral bricks: call us on 13 15 40
visit our website at www.boral.com.au/bricks
drop into a Boral Selection Centre, Reseller or Recycling Yard at the following locations:
Boral Centres
Boral COUNTRY RESELLERs
Bunbury
11 Denning Road
Fax (08) 9721 4230
Mandurah
4 Rafferty Close
Fax (08) 9581 4693
Adelaide (SA) 
Boral Montoro Pooraka
(08) 8262 3529
Greenhead
Len Smith
0409 913 149
Margaret River
Podmore Holdings
(08) 9757 2422
Geraldton
145 Flores Road
Fax (08) 9965 2016
Osborne Park
8 Parkland Road
Fax (08) 9242 5465
Albany
CamTrans Pty Ltd
(08) 9841 7409
Jurien Bay
RDI Transport
(08) 9652 1241
Northam 
Lloyd’s Contracting
(08) 9622 7660
andakot
J
4 Armadale Road
Fax (08) 9417 4483
S
ubiaco
Home Base, 55 Salvado Road
Fax (08) 9489 6530
Busselton
KD Power & Co.
(08) 9752 1177
Kalbarri
Kalbarri Carriers
(08) 9937 1550
Ravensthorpe
Esperance Freightlines
08) 9838 1381
oondalup
J
16 Franklin Lane
Fax (08) 9300 0178
Carnarvon
Carnarvon Timber & Hardware
(08) 9941 1009
Southern Cross
Kalgoorlie
McBrides Landscaping Services W. Metzke & Son
(08) 9049 1014
(08) 9022 7770
iddle Swan
M
Brickworks
102 Great Northern Highway
Fax (08) 9273 5112
Collie
George Saunders
(08) 9734 1383
Karratha
Versatile Building Products
(08) 9185 5862
Wagin
Alexander Galt & Co
(08) 9861 1087
Derby
True Value Hardware
(08) 9193 2008
A&P Transport
(08) 9250 4344, (08) 9144 2044
Wongan Hills
Overland Freight
(08) 9671 1457, 0427 711 821
Boral Selection Centre
Boral Bricks Selection Centre & Yard
Brick and Paver Recycling Yard
Industry memberships:
Dongara
Marsden Transport
(08) 9927 1145
Esperance 
Esperance Freight Lines
(08) 9071 1298
Star Transport
(08) 9071 2345
Exmouth 
Exmouth Hardware &
Building Supplies
(08) 9949 1837
Katanning
K.G.T. Freight Management
(08) 9821 4669, 0408 930 697
Lake Grace
Nambec Nominees
(08) 9865 1151, 0427 652 151
York
York Landscape Supplies
(08) 9641 2300
Lancelin
Lancelin Transport – Brad Wright
(08) 9655 1827, 0407 386 548
Manjimup
Cutts Transport Pty Ltd
(08) 9771 1633
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.
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