Red Brick or Yellow Brick?

[chris101]

Is there much difference between the 2?
I have been quoted an extension based on yellow brick and been advised it will be fine to use and will look good as well.

I know most builds are with red bricks so what would be the real reason behind the red brick?

 

[pinenot]

The colour of the bricks is not an issue, but the possibility of running foul of the planning regs is.
Standard bricks are fired of various ceramic materials, more of any red ceramic - red bricks and vice-versa. But Tell all, is the extention to be rendered Or bricks showing?? ...pinenot

 

[chris101]

The extension will be brick showing

 

[JohnD]

in parts of London, a traditional yellow brick is based on Thames mud. It is quite soft. If your house is in such an area it might be chosen to fit in. Sometimes harder red bricks are used on the quoins and arches. Yellow stocks used to be cheap in London, I don't know if they still are.

Some pink bricks (often with an applied texture to the face) are very hard and sharp (though not frost-resistant) and quite ugly, so ask to see a sample of the bricks you are considering.

As it's for an extension, you want something that will blend in.

 

[tony1851]

What colour brick is specified on your plans?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Its too late for April Fools isn't it?