Bricks Range LOOK QUEENSLAND GET THE

Boral Bricks
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Bricks Range
QUEENSLAND
February 2013
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CONTENTS
Escura® Smooth Face
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Escura Velour
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Nuvo® Fusion
6
Nuvo Aspire 6
Woodstock Arcadia
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Woodstock Coast
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Oasis Impressions
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Horizon® Naturals
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Horizon Classics
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Horizon Hinterland
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Energy Efficient Design
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Range Matrix
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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?
Step 1: Your home location
The location of your home will help determine the type of bricks
and mortar joints you need. Exposure grade (EXP) 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).
General Purpose (GP) grade bricks are suited to all other
building types and locations. If you are unsure if a brick is
suitable, give Boral a call.
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
• V
elour bricks have a tightly grained texture
and straight edges
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• T
orn 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.
• T
umbled bricks have a rough texture and
uneven edges which give them a rustic look.
• F
ritted bricks have a glass-like substance
melted into the surface for a mottled
appearance.
Step 3: Size
Did you know Bricks come in different sizes?
• standard 76mm high bricks (230mm long x 110mm wide)
• double height, 162mm high bricks
All brick sizes can be used for the entire house or in patterns,
window sills, feature walls, formal areas, fireplaces 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 bricks is finished. Wherever
exposure grade bricks are
used, finish with an Ironed
mortar joint to minimise
erosion from salt.
Types of mortar joints
Raked
Ironed
Flush
Struck
escura
®
Aesthetically superior bricks, exuding today’s
contemporary style. Achieve strong, clean lines
and a refined texture.
Smooth Face: Choc Tan
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escura
®
Smooth Face
PEARL Grey
LUNA GREY
cinnamon
JUTE
BROWN
CHOC TAN
CREAM
TERRACOTTA
RED
NEVADA CREAM
SAHARA CREAM
JUTE
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Smooth Face: Choc Tan
Velour
pearl grey
MINERAL
brown
CHOC TAN
cream
terracotta
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used in coastal areas or harsh soils.
VOLCANIC
RED
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nuvo
®
Distinctly different finishes for the latest looks
in brick. Design-focused and adaptable.
Fusion: Blue Rio
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Fusion
BLUE RIO
RAVEN
PLATINUM
IVORY
EUCALYPT
PANAMA
ALLOY
SLATE
CHESTNUT
LAVA
Aspire
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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woodstock
™
A tumbled texture for a handcrafted look. Bring timeless
charm to modern styles.
Arcadia: Winter Gold DH
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Arcadia: Sandstone Gold DH
Arcadia
STANDARD
WINTER GOLD
SANDSTONE GOLD
POTTERS GOLD
RYWOOD BLEND
HIGHLAND BLEND
HOMESTEAD GOLD BLEND
DIGGERS GOLD BLEND
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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woodstock
™
Arcadia
DOUBLE HEIGHT
WINTER GOLD Double Height
SANDSTONE GOLD Double Height
POTTERS GOLD Double Height
RYWOOD BLEND Double Height
HIGHLAND BLEND Double Height
HOMESTEAD GOLD BLEND Double Height
ASCOT
GRANGE BLEND
DIGGERS GOLD BLEND Double Height
Coast
HENDRA
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oasis
Impressions
STANDARD
STONEWASH
ALPINE
SORRELL
RIVERCLAY
TAMBO BLEND
RAFFIA BLEND
Impressions
DOUBLE HEIGHT
BARCLAY BLEND
ALPINE Double Height
STONEWASH Double Height
HAYMARKET Double Height
HARBOUR Double Height
WOODCLIFF Double Height
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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horizon
®
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Each brick is as individual as you are.
Textures, colours and blends for every family and budget.
Hinterland: St George
Naturals
COTTON
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GRANITE
KHAKI
Classics
Classics
STANDARD
GIRRAWEEN
BIANCA
SPRINGBROOK
MARINA
DOUBLE HEIGHT
BIANCA Double Height
Hinterland
LONGREACH
WINDORAH
OUTBACK BLEND
ST GEORGE
These products are ‘Exposure Grade’ and can be used in coastal areas or harsh soils.
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energy efficient design
Building your home to be energy efficient can
be easier than you think.
Environmental impact
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.
Your comfort at home
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.
‘Built in’ energy savings
with solar passive design
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’.
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
Site orientation or the position of the house relative to the sun – house can
take advantage of naturally available energy.
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.
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Boral Sampler
The great new tool for selecting
Boral products and colours.
www.boralsampler.com.au
For more information about Boral bricks: 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
Lawnton
Lawnton Pocket Road, Lawnton
Sunshine Coast
494 Maroochydore Road,
Kunda Park
Gladstone
Gladstone Brick Sales
Cnr Palm Drive & Hilliard Street,
Gladstone
Goondiwindi
Manns Transport
43 Herbert Street, Goondiwindi
Gympie
Golden City Brick and Landscape
144 Noosa Road, Gympie
Hervey Bay
Richers Transport
33 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba
Kingaroy
South Burnett Transport
Sommerset Street, Kingaroy
Labrador
ABC Bricks Sales
604 Pine Ridge Road, Labrador
Mackay
Mackay Brick Sales
1 Horse & Jockey Road, Ooralea
Maryborough
Richers Transport
125 Richmond Street, Maryborough
Chinderah
J.H. Williams & Sons
Lot 2 Ozone Street, Chinderah
Rockhampton
Finch’s Mitre 10
113 Elphinstone Street,
North Rockhampton
Coffs Harbour
ABC Brick Sales
16 Ray McCarthy Drive, Coffs Harbour
Stanthorpe
Excel Concrete
Walsh Drive, Stanthorpe
Toowoomba
Darling Down Brick Sales
23 Rocla Court, Toowoomba
NEW SOUTH WALES
Armidale
Hilliers Transport
262-264 Mann Street, Armidale
Ballina
ABC Brick Sales
Racecourse Road, Ballina
Byron Bay
J.H. Williams & Sons
8 Grevillia Street, Byron Bay
Casino
JH Williams & Sons
14 Casino Drive, Casino
Boral Transport
Cnr Hi-tech Drive & Craft Close,
Toormina
Grafton
Blanchards Bricks & Pavers
373 Fry Street, Grafton
Glen Innes
Wayne McCarthy Concrete & Agg.
Grafton Road, Glen Innes
Inverell
Inverell Freighters
11 Brissett Street, Inverell
Lismore
ABC Brick Sales
210 Union Street, Lismore
Tenterfield
Peter McLean Transport
Lot 1 Petrie Street, Tenterfield
Tweed Heads West
ABC Brick Sales
Lot 7 Rose Street, Tweed Heads West
Industry memberships:
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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