Brick Choices

In the gallery

1 The handmade Southwold brick from Northcot Brick (01386 700551)
2 Handmade Tudor bricks – laid here in herringbone bond – from Bovingdon Bricks (01442 833176)
3 The Chapel Blend from Furness Brick’s Clamp range (01229 462411)
4 Wienerberger’s Denton Smooth Cream can also be specified as ‘creased’ or ‘hand-crafted’ (wienerberger.co.uk)
5 Traditional Staffordshire Blue from Ketley Bricks (01384 78361)
6 Northcot Brick’s Cherwell Terrace Blend, from its Reclaim collection (as before)
7 Ibstock’s BrickShield – an insulated cladding system – costs from £110-130m² installed (brickshield.co.uk)
8 Hanson’s Rochester Blend is a wire-cut/extruded brick with a light texture (0870 525 8258)
9 James and Taylor’s GIMA Roman brick is available in bespoke lengths up to 590mm (020 8942 3688)
10 Rustic Buff Multi from Eurobrick Systems’ Britannia range of extruded brick slips (0117 971 7117)

Expert View: Brick Prices

Mark Morris, Sales and Marketing Director, Wienerberger (wienerberger.co.uk)

“Calculating the cost of bricks is very much dependent upon the size and style of the project. As a general rule there are 60 standard-format (65mm) bricks per square metre (m²) of wall, but you will also need to consider whether you require a double skin to provide cavity walling, and what sort of foundations are required, before you can make an accurate assessment.

“The other major variable will be the style of brick. Clay brick is hugely versatile and manufacturers offer an incredible variety of colours, styles, textures, sizes and shapes, in a wide range of price brackets. Cheaper options can range anywhere between £7-12/m², with genuine handmade bricks costing £50-60/m².

“Another option might be a manufactured brick from a heritage range – to match an older property – or a textured brick which emulates a handmade appearance without the premium price tag — both of which can be anything from £12-20/m². And, if you are keen to add extra interest and are willing to pay that little bit more, there are always the bespoke formats and finishes, such as glazed brickwork.”

Further reading;

• A Guide to External Finishes
• Make the Most of Your Brickwork
• Buying Bricks