Our top tips for Choosing your brick
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Style of your house 1 The material that your house is built from also forms the foundation (literally) of its aesthetic appeal. The colour, shape, size and texture of the bricks you choose will influence the overall look and feel of your house. Before you make your final decision, it’s worth gathering ideas from the internet, display homes, selection centres and magazines. When renovating, consider how new bricks will appear alongside existing materials. Many homeowners find it helpful to pull together a mood board of images in the styles of homes they are drawn to. Simply save images (either physically or digitally) of your favourite buildings, bricks, trims and even interior ideas. As your mood board develops, it will often become apparent which style of home best suits your aesthetic and lifestyle. Different aesthetic to your partner? Try having both of you complete the PGH Bricks Style Quiz to get a better understanding of your individual preferences, to find common ground and choose a style that you are both happy with. Consider your location 2 Bricks are graded to suit different environmental conditions. The location of your home will determine which grade you need. Exposure Grade (EXP)* bricks are engineered for Australia’s harshest conditions - offering superior durability, low maintenance, and long-term performance in aggressive environments like coastal, industrial, or high-exposure areas. General purpose (GP) grade bricks are suited to all other building types and locations. Talk to your builder about any special environmental conditions you should be aware of.
How does it look 3
What holds it together 5
Colour & Texture Textural elements can add character, charm and individuality to a home. Brick textures range from a smooth finish, which has a consistent surface and ceramic-like appearance with straight edges, to a more artisan-style of effect, with a dragged or ripped appearance for a weathered look. Try recycled look bricks from the Manhattan range for an authentic raw aesthetic or, if you are interested in a contemporary style, explore the metallic finishes available. To get an indicative feel for the look of your selection, visit iDesign by CSR to visualise your dream home online or a selection centre to see your finishes in real life. Size Bricks are available in a range of dimensions, including standard sizes, split, double height, linear and super linear. Choosing the right size for your project may depend on different factors, such as the proportions of the house, the style of your exterior and the purpose of the bricks. How does it stack up 4 A bond pattern is the style in which the bricks are layered. The most common bond is the stretcher bond, which consists of full bricks offset by half a brick from one row to another. Stacked and Flemish bonds are also popular and achieve an alternative look, or get creative with hit-and-miss brickwork (especially popular for screening), which allows natural light to shine through.
Mortar Colours Mortar is the material that binds bricks together and it can have a striking impact on the look of your facade. For example, an off- white mortar between darker coloured bricks will add contrast and highlight the shape of each brick, making the bricks the hero.
Mortar Joint Finish
With the mortar joint, you can choose round ironed or raked finish. At Clarendon Homes, we only offer Off-White colour mortar.
Raked
Ironed
Take our Style Quiz & discover your style today at pghbricks.com.au/inspiration/ styles/stylequiz *EXP Bricks are required for homes located up to one kilometre from a surf coast or 100 metres from a non-surf coast.
PGH TM BRICKS ALBION PARK RAIL SELECTION CENTRE 49 Durgadin Drive, Albion Park Rail, NSW 2527 02 4233 3200 PGH TM BRICKS BERESFIELD SELECTION CENTRE Corner of Canavan & Parish Drive, Beresfield, NSW 2322 02 4949 0600
PGH TM BRICKS LISAROW SELECTION CENTRE 910-912 Pacific Highway, Lisarow, NSW 2250 02 4328 0900
PGH TM BRICKS SCHOFIELDS SELECTION CENTRE 75 Townson Road, Schofields, NSW 2762 02 9852 6807
If you are unable to visit one of our Selection Centres, visit our website to find a distributor near you, pghbricks.com.au or call us for details on 13 15 79.
Stretcher Bond
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