I like the look of Marshalls Old Mill Sunset bricks, but they're pretty expensive (I think so anyway). Do you know of alternatives that have that "cottagey" look to them?
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Brick Alternatives Please!
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We used an 'Oast Russet' recently......
Have a look at reclaimed builders yards around your area.
Lots of old bricks for a good price and bulk to be negotiated.
Lots of old bricks for a good price and bulk to be negotiated.
Nice...sadly they're even more expensive than the Marshalls ones, so far as I can tell.We used an 'Oast Russet' recently......
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Correct.
Why? Is this a "heritage look " thing or specific need?
Interseting so I suppose it's a matter of taste then.
My extension I had done in reclaimed brick that were old outbuildings that matched the house. The house has flush pointed lime mortar and I was going to match this but the brick layer didn't flush point to begin with and he noticed it did not match and offered to flush point but I liked the way it highlighted all the irregularities/ charm of brick and left it recessed. It blends in great and I quite like the fact it's slightly different! I guess if you are going for an old look with a new brick it's the way to go.
My extension I had done in reclaimed brick that were old outbuildings that matched the house. The house has flush pointed lime mortar and I was going to match this but the brick layer didn't flush point to begin with and he noticed it did not match and offered to flush point but I liked the way it highlighted all the irregularities/ charm of brick and left it recessed. It blends in great and I quite like the fact it's slightly different! I guess if you are going for an old look with a new brick it's the way to go.
The arris on these bricks is not precise. This means the bed joints, when struck with a bar jointer, appear to wander about looking unsightly. We flush up the joints a bag rub 'em.
Well your Oat Russet project looks great so it's working well!
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