Bricks. Victoria. bricks. style with substance

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1 Bricks Victoria bricks. style with substance

2 Contents The Austral Bricks story 04 Build for Living 06 The benefits of brick 08 Brick Ranges Designa Basalt 10 Ultra Smooth 12 La Paloma 14 Camilla for Austral Bricks 16 Governors 18 Symmetry 19 Burlesque 20 Elements 22 Melbourne 24 Industrial 26 Indulgence 27 Settlers 28 Harvest 29 Homestead 30 Access 31 Nubrik and Daniel Robertson 32 Bricks and mortar explained 34 Brick Range Durability 35 Choose Austral Bricks Tips for a smooth delivery 37 Products and brands available from Brickworks Building Products 38 Front Cover: Symmetry Terracotta bricks. style with substance Austral Bricks: Access Ash, Elements Mercury, Burlesque Chilling Black, Burlesque Light Green (Special) Bowral Bricks: Charolais Cream, Black Angus Architect: Judd Lysenko Marshall Architects Photographer: Emma Cross

3 Austral Bricks continues to build its reputation for delivering top quality The Austral Bricks story With a history that extends beyond 100 years, Austral Bricks has a proud tradition of 100% Australian ownership. Today, Austral Bricks operations consist of 18 factories, across six states. Our manufacturing plants combine stateof-the-art technology with the company s long experience in the manufacture of bricks and pavers to exacting Australian standards, resulting in a world-class, high-quality product. Each batch of bricks and pavers are graded at various stages of the manufacturing process and laboratory tested to make sure our products meet strict Australian standards. Recognised as one of Australia s leading manufacturers of quality clay building products, Austral Bricks resources extend beyond factories and clay reserves, to its team of dedicated employees. A national research and development program co-ordinates all new product development activities to ensure that Austral Bricks continues to build its reputation for delivering top quality, innovative products that address the needs of the building and construction industry. From humble beginnings, Austral Bricks has grown to be one of the leading, quality clay product manufacturers in the world and a truly great Australian success story. 4 Austral Bricks Victoria 5

4 Save up to 25% off your energy bills with brick every year 1* Did you know 39% of your energy bills goes into heating and cooling your home 2 Build a home you can live in happily ever after, with Austral Bricks From the minute you choose to build a brick home, your decision will start paying dividends lower maintenance costs, lower energy charges, lower fire risk, reduced termite treatment and better environmental outcomes for the whole family. All of this and the guarantee that your investment will continue to save money and appreciate in value for the generations to come; your children s children will reap the benefits of building with brick. It s a choice that will last several lifetimes and beyond. Look around the world s oldest cities; brick buildings have withstood the ravages of the ages. Look around today s newest suburbs and you ll find the most modern, stylish and practical homes are built of brick. Building your home with brick ensures it remains weatherproof, durable and attractive for years to come. It s costeffective because brickwork doesn t need painting, rendering or any other coating to preserve its good looks and durability. Unlike other materials, bricks keep your home stylish without all the hard work. Better still the natural texture of brick actually hides dirt, unlike paint finishes which highlight grime. For more information about building a comfortable home, pick up a copy of our Build for Living brochure from one of our Brickworks Design Centres and Studios, or visit our website 1 Source: Sustainable Energy Info Fact Sheet, Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria; University of Newcastle 2 Source: Think Energy Savings, Think Brick Australia * When combined with common insulation measures 6 Austral Bricks Victoria 7

5 The benefits of clay bricks keep stacking up When planning to build a sustainable home and a comfortable life, you have a lot to consider. With their complete range of cost, comfort and style benefits, clay bricks are the one and only choice. Clay brick is secure, an investment for life As one of the world s most sought after and trustworthy sources of sustainable building materials, clay bricks are renown for their strength and secure investment potential. The quality construction, quiet calm and ageless appeal of a solid clay brick home will protect your family for generations to come. Clay brick is energy efficient For energy efficient warmth in winter and cool in summer, clay brick combines perfectly with passive building design to harness natural sources of energy. The natural density and thermal insulating qualities of clay moderate building temperature and reduce energy consumption rates, to provide year round comfort and savings. Clay brick is low maintenance The most endearing quality of a clay brick home is its ability to withstand the test of time, even under the harshest environmental conditions. Clay bricks don t need paint or other treatments to maintain aesthetics and durability. They are strong, reliable and relatively maintenance free, saving you on the cost and time required to upkeep your home, compared to lighter weight materials. Style and design Clay bricks add distinct style to any type of home. Their natural colours and textures enable you to create striking façade contrasts or more traditional neutral colour tones. By investing in new technology Austral Bricks have been able to introduce new kiln firing techniques to produce clay bricks with a variety of surface finishes, exciting colours and different sizes. The result is a wonderful range of clay bricks for you to build a stylish, contemporary home. Clay brick is sustainable Made from organic minerals found in shale and local, naturally abundant sources of clay; clay brick s long-lasting life cycle offers ongoing environmental and health benefits. Durable, re-usable, free from contaminants and naturally resistant to pests or fire, clay brick is safe to live in, making it the ultimate material in responsible and economical home building design. Clay bricks are fully reusable They are one of the very few materials that can be reused (not just recycled) with all their original qualities intact. And if they are consigned to landfill, clay bricks are chemically inert and can t pollute groundwater or contaminate soil. Clay brick manufacturing is highly efficient Austral Bricks super-plants use the latest high-tech automated controls and a high-efficiency kiln to achieve energy savings of 30 percent over previous technology. Our plants are also water self-sufficient, have low emissions and operate on zero waste. Clay bricks out perform concrete bricks Clay bricks are both stronger and have a lower rate of absorption, making them easier to work with. Unlike concrete bricks, clay bricks are also colourfast and will hold their aesthetic beauty for the life of the product. 8 Austral Bricks Victoria 9

6 Add a distinct premium feel to any home or project Designa Basalt, Lava Stone Designa Basalt, Lava Stone Slim Line Designa Basalt Shadow Stone Lava Stone Chisel Stone Stone Dimensions Using the finest quality real stone, precision cut and beautifully finished, Designa Basalt is the ideal feature for both internal and external use. H L W W 70mm x L 470mm x H 162mm The Designa Basalt range is a collection of natural stone bricks. These bricks are cut from Basalt and finished in three different surfaces and two sizes. Like all bricks, they can be easily laid by traditional bricklayers using a conventional mortar bed. To protect the face, each brick in the Lava Stone and Shadow Stone ranges are coated with a thin plastic film. Being a natural stone product, it is recommended that once laid, the bricks be sealed. Austral Bricks can assist with cleaning and sealing recommendations. Like all Austral Bricks products, Designa Basalt stone bricks are virtually maintenance free, totally weather resistant, long lasting, have high thermal mass for better energy efficiency and add a distinct premium feel to any home or project. Slim Line Shadow Stone Detail Slim Line Lava Stone Detail Slim Line Chisel Stone Detail H L W W 70mm x L 470mm x H 76mm Designa Basalt will complement any home as a feature panel for both interior and exterior walls. 10 Austral Bricks Victoria 11

7 Ultra Smooth, the new face of brick in Australia Ultra Smooth Rhythm Ultra Smooth Ultra stylish Austral Bricks are proud to present Ultra Smooth, the new face of brick in Australia. Produced using the latest in advanced ceramic technology, we have created the perfect feature brick with a refined matt face that s ultra smooth. Complemented by four ultra stylish colours, Ultra Smooth reflect ultimate harmony with contemporary architecture. Tempo Jazz Chill Rhythm 12 Ultra Smooth Jazz & Burlesque Chilling Black Austral Bricks Victoria 13

8 La Paloma Grande 50 Dali La Paloma is a sophisticated ceramica brick with Spanish flare La Paloma 50 Gaudi and Miro La Paloma Style and sophistication The new La Paloma range brings a Spanish flare inside and out. Defying the possibilities of brick manufacture, the La Paloma range provides whiter whites, blacker blacks and true greys never before seen in bricks. With their unparalleled quality, this truly stylish range is sure to provide an eye-catching finish on any project. Miro Picasso* Dali Gaudi La Paloma Bricks add style and distinction. Their natural colours and textures enable you to create striking façade contrasts or more traditional neutral colour tones. La Paloma Brick dimensions: La Paloma 230mm long x 110mm wide x 76mm high La Paloma mm long x 110mm wide x 50mm high La Paloma Grande mm long x 110mm wide x 50 mm high *La Paloma Picasso Bricks are only available to order. 14 Austral Bricks Victoria 15

9 Camilla for Austral Bricks Flame Camilla for Austral Bricks An explosion of colour Camilla Franks has been a style ambassador for Austral Bricks since She has now lent her name to a vibrant new range of bricks. Rosado Sol Flame STANDARD FACE BRICK DOUBLE HEADER BRICK Austral Bricks newly-released Camilla Franks Collection high-gloss bricks is inspired by her love of the art and architecture of Mexico. And in true Camilla style, she didn t hold back when it came to colour. The first release of the Camilla Franks Collection comprises five lively shades, ready to lend a splash of colour to your next bespoke project. Azure Aubergine Please Note: - Glazed double headers are available separately. - Bullnose and cant bricks are available on application. - Bricks are glazed on one stretcher face only. It is the bricklayer s responsibility to ensure the glazed face(s) are displayed in the wall. GLAZED GLAZED 16 Austral Bricks Victoria 17

10 Governors King Symmetry Tan Governors Symmetry Traditional sandstocks Form meets function The Austral Bricks Governors Range of sandstocks is crafted with all the traditions and experience that only one of Australia s largest and most experienced brick makers can offer. Like the first sandstocks made in colonial times, Austral Bricks Governors are solid with a double facing; only authentic sandstock have these unique features. King Darling Denison Gipps Wakehurst Form meets function in bricks that make a bold and contemporary statement. By the use of matching mortar joints you can easily achieve a strong monochromatic finish, or Symmetry series bricks can also create a dramatic highlight effect with the use of contrasting panels or bands. They also blend harmoniously with stainless steel, stone and glass, and the bold, exciting colour palette is creating a sharp new look for today s architecture. That s why Symmetry are now featuring in leading designs across Australia. Cream Red Grey Tan Terracotta 18 Austral Bricks Victoria 19

11 Burlesque Charming Black & Indulgent White Burlesque Indulgent White Highly glazed, highly versatile, highly desirable Burlesque Expose your inner spirit Highly glazed, highly versatile, highly desirable. Enchanting Yellow Luscious Red Deepening Green Indulgent White Majestic Grey Karrington Silver Brushed Leather Complement or contrast; the choice is yours with Burlesque. Available in thirteen standard colours, STANDARD FACE BRICK DOUBLE HEADER BRICK from soft neutrals to an exotic jet black and an unabashed gloss red. But if you still can t find the colour you need then ask our sales staff about GLAZED GLAZED our Specialty Colours* Bursting Orange Smashing Blue Charming Black Cognac Illusion Oyster Grey Sublime Steel Please Note: - Glazed double headers are available separately. - Bullnose and cant bricks are available on application. - Burlesque bricks are glazed on one stretcher face only. It is the bricklayer s responsibility to ensure the glazed face(s) are displayed in the wall. * Glazed Specialty Colours only available for certain projects and are POA. 20 Austral Bricks Victoria 21

12 Elements Zinc Elements Elements Cutting edge brickwork Elements are an impressive, stylish and innovative architectural range. Their beautiful semi-glazed faces will impart a shimmering, silk-like metallic finish and subtle sheen to your project. These are bricks as you have never seen them before. Elements bricks look sensational on their own, or accented with conventional bricks or other materials such as glass, render, timber and steel. Zinc Nickel Elements 50mm Zinc 50 Graphite Blackstone Elements are an impressive, stylish and innovative architectural range 22 Elements Zinc Austral Bricks Victoria 23

13 It is our proud claim that we made the bricks that built Melbourne Melbourne Hawthorn 50 & Newport 50 Melbourne Canterbury 76 Melbourne Melbourne 76mm Character and integrity It is our proud claim that we made the bricks that built Melbourne, none more so than the bricks that are still doing sterling duty in our prestigious middle suburbs. Their gentle colour variation, patches of blue, and clean, crisp edges are typical of Melbourne s early 20th Century bricks. Melbourne was originally devised for renovations and extensions to heritage homes, but have now also become very popular for use in elegant, modern designs. The Melbourne 50mm are a welcome extension to one of our most successful premium products. The slim profile, twothirds the height of a standard brick, adds definition and visual interest. Ideal on their own or as a highlight component in a composite design, their finely knitted appearance can be enhanced with light-coloured mortar. Newport Brighton Canterbury Melbourne 50mm Newport 50 Hawthorn 50 Hawthorn 24 Austral Bricks Victoria 25

14 Industrial Steel, Iron & Char Indulgence Biscotti 119 Industrial Indulgence Indulgence Strength of character Sophisticated neutrals As the name suggests, these bricks are the Steel Iron Char Designers describe Austral Bricks exciting Praline Biscotti Truffle embodiment of strength and durability, combined with contemporary style and character. Indulgence range as subtle, yet sophisticated and very stylish. The three superb colours perfectly Indulgence 119mm The nature of the three colours create a perfect contrast when used in contemporary design. The distinctive surface texture can also be used to great effect when combined with a wide range of modern building materials such as steel and glass. complement contemporary design, achieving a smooth, neutral colour appearance, and harmonising with feature materials such as stone, steel, timber or render. Now available in an innovative 119mm format Praline 119 Biscotti 119 Truffle 119 with 50% more brick, this unique product has a range of benefits. Choosing a 119mm brick over the conventional 76mm size means less bricks are used, walls are built faster and less mortar is required. The bold large format pattern, will add a modern look to your project. You ll savour the 119mm 10mm 119mm 248mm 76mm 10mm 76mm 10mm 76mm refreshing appearance of Indulgence. Two courses of 119mm bricks is equal to three courses of 76mm bricks 26 Austral Bricks Victoria 27

15 Settlers Pepperwood Harvest Cotton Settlers Harvest Traditional, timeless appeal Natural Australian style The Settlers range impart a more traditional and timeless touch of elegance with their gentle colour variation. Beechwood Mannagum Pepperwood These natural bricks are reminiscent of Australia s wide open spaces and are available in three pure, contemporary colours. Rustically accented with an earthy texture, the Harvest series complements a wide range of modern materials and design styles. Cotton Linseed Buckwheat 28 Austral Bricks Victoria 29

16 Homestead Tan and Mushroom Access Fawn Homestead Access Bring your home to life Enhancing everyday living Australia s most popular brick series combines today s colour trends with versatility and value. Whether your design is contemporary or conventional, the six Homestead colours, from light to dark, including traditional reds, make it Australia s number one choice. Buff Red Mushroom Redgum Blackwood Tan This smart series of bricks ticks all the right boxes and brings affordable, contemporary style to everyday living. With six fashionable colours to choose from, establishing an individual style in your new home couldn t be easier. Now that s really smart. Ash Parchment Cream Fawn Ruby Chestnut 30 Austral Bricks Victoria 31

17 Our extensive brick range also includes Nubrik and Daniel Robertson. Nubrik Chapel Red Daniel Robertson Hawthorn Black Nubrik Pressed Bricks Honesty, integrity and vision Daniel Robertson Crafted clay bricks For almost a century our presses have been moulding the outstanding bricks that make up this premium selection. These same brick presses are still at work today, creating authentic pressed bricks for yet another generation. Their traditional elegance, rich colour blends and subtle face textures are characteristics acknowledged by discerning architects, builders and home-owners. These solid, honest bricks with their crisply-defined edges exude quality and will maintain their appeal and durability for generations to come. Since 1853 Daniel Robertson has helped build Australia with products that combine craftsmanship with architectural excellence. In a world of mass production, where qualities are constantly compromised, Daniel Robertson clay bricks are highly valued for their character, earthy appeal and individual charm. Daniel Robertson is now a premium brand of Brickworks Building Products, Australia s largest and most innovative building products manufacturer. 32 Austral Bricks Victoria 33

18 Bricks & mortar explained Brick range durability Extruded bricks Shapes Mortar finishes = Exposure grade GP = General purpose Solar absorbance rating Extruded bricks are the versatile staples of our brick range. They are widely used in building applications from everyday housing to large, architect-designed commercial projects. Their manufacturing process makes possible a vast range of Shaped bricks take brickwork out of the square. Their sculpted designs help create distinctive and authentic architectural features such as formed window sills, moulding courses, bullnose cappings and much more. There are four common mortar finishes. The key to understanding mortar finishes is sunlight. A raked finish will cause a deep shadow to form in the mortar joint. This brings out the horizontal lines of the brickwork (and the vertical lines to a surface finishes, from smooth to sandy, lesser extent). Ironed and rolled joints also highly textured to glazed. The colours Mortar colour create shadowlines, but much finer and of extruded bricks are equally diverse, covering the spectrum from pale off-white and grey through traditional red to deep tan and burgundy. The most common mortar colour is mid-grey, often called natural. However off-white mortar is becoming more popular. Off-white mortar is made by mixing light colour cement and white more subtle. A flush joint doesn t allow shadowlines to form, giving the wall a more unified look. Using a mortar colour to match the brick will take this a step further. Pressed bricks Pressed bricks are our premium products, still made on original presses dating back almost a century. This moulding process gives each brick an individual character that is highly valued by architects, builders and home-owners. Their heritage makes sand. Mortar can be coloured, usually by adding powdered or liquid pigments to the mortar as it is being mixed by the bricklayer. Mortar can also be tinted to match the brick colour, giving a very even wall colour. Mortar finishes our pressed bricks the only choice for period-style buildings but they are equally at home in contemporary architecture. Raked Ironed Struck Flush Mortar colour Off White* Natural* Grey* Black* * Colours shown are an indication only. Mortar colours will vary depending on the type of cement, sand and pigments used. Suitable for use in external walls exposed to aggressive environments, such as; areas subjected to salts in the soil, adjacent material or ground water, in coastal areas exposed to attack from windborne salt spray, or retaining walls subjected to fertilisers and ground salts. Access Chestnut Cream Fawn Ruby Ash Parchment Burlesque Enchanting Yellow Luscious Red Deepening Green Smashing Blue Bursting Orange Chilling Black Indulgent White Majestic Grey Karrington Silver Brushed Leather Cognac Illusion Oyster Grey Sublime Steel Camilla for Austral Bricks Rosado / M Sol / M Flame / M Azure / M Aubergine / D Designa Basalt Shadow Stone Lava Stone Chisel Stone Shadow Stone Slimline Lava Stone Slimline Chisel Stone Slimline Suitable for internal and external walls only when above a sheet or membrane damp-proof course and protected by an adequate coping, eaves, roof or similar top covering. These units should not be directly exposed to saline environments. Elements Zinc Graphite Blackstone Nickel Zinc 50 Governors Darling GP Denison Gipps King Wakehurst Harvest Buckwheat Linseed Cotton Homestead Tan Blackwood Buff Mushroom Red Redgum In the design of energy efficient buildings, the architects and consulting engineers need to be able to calculate the heat loss or gain of materials used to construct these buildings. For this reason, our product range has been categorised into three colour groups Light (L) < Light, Medium (M) Medium, Dark (D) > 0.70 Dark to assist architects and consulting engineers with their calculations. Blending and cleaning Blending Our bricks are partially blended during Your bricklayer is a professional tradesman packing but this is not sufficient to and is responsible for ensuring an even guarantee a well blended wall. colour distribution in accordance Blending on site is important whether with the blending instructions attached the bricks are single or multi-coloured. to all our brick packs. Cleaning Cleaning brickwork is a skilled process that requires care and is the responsibility of your builder. Your new brickwork should be cleaned after each section is laid as fresh spattered mortar is much Indulgence Industrial La Paloma Melbourne Settlers Symmetry Praline Biscotti Truffle Praline 119 Biscotti 119 Steel Iron Char Miro Dali Picasso Gaudi Newport Hawthorn Canterbury Brighton Newport 50 Pepperwood Mannagum Beechwood Red GP Cream GP Grey GP Tan GP Terracotta GP Ultra Smooth Rhythm Jazz Tempo Chill easier to remove. Truffle 119 Hawthorn 50 Well blended Poorly blended Cleaning Durability legend: = Exposure grade GP = General purpose For further information go to australbricks.com.au 34 Austral Bricks Victoria 35

19 Choose Austral Bricks Our clay bricks are made from naturally occurring minerals that are kiln fired to lock in their colour and strength for life. The composition of the raw materials as well as the firing process may cause each run to differ. The resulting colour variation is inherent in the process and part of the appeal of our natural products. 10 tips for a smooth delivery Delivering your bricks, blocks and pavers is the exciting first step in the construction process. We take pride in efficient and effective delivery as well as working with your builder. Here are a few simple guidelines to help us place your product where you want it, when you want it! To make your selection process as easy as possible, we recommend that you view examples from at least three of the following sources before finalising your choice. Brochures and website Our brochures and website are an excellent way to narrow your choice from the wide range of bricks available. Please note however, that the product images in our brochures only give a general indication of colour for your preliminary selection. Hand boards Hand boards show three brick faces light, average and dark but the final blend will not be in equal proportions of these shades. Hand boards help you to compare products and focus your short list. Sample boxes Our sample boxes contain two or three examples of the current brick blend. Again, the final blend will not be in equal proportions. Use these samples to assist in coordinating colour schemes. Display walls Display walls show typical examples of the brick blend, including the base colour and the proportion of light, dark and average colours. Be aware that the mortar colour and finish will affect your perception of the overall wall colour. Display homes Display homes give an excellent understanding of a full-scale, well-blended brick wall to help you understand the characteristics and proportions of a specific blend. Recently constructed houses Recently constructed houses give another example of the range of colours in a particular blend. While these must be viewed from the street, they do show how a particular brick looks in the field. Ask for a list of houses in your area. For more information about choosing bricks just talk to any of our Design Centre staff. Hand boards Sample boxes 1 Estimate accurately We will help estimate your requirements to the next 1/4 pack to avoid under-ordering. 2 Not so fast! Have your product delivered to site at least one working day before work starts. Starting work on the delivery day may lead to lost time due to waiting. 3 Take as many bricks as you can with each delivery Ordering a full load ensures priority, express delivery and allows bricklayers and paver layers to blend from multiple open packs. 4 Our trucks are big! We need to know if there are any obstacles such as a dead-end or oneway streets, height restrictions, weight restrictions, clearways, main roads, proximity to schools or hospitals, etc. 5 Is the house or lot number prominent? Place a job sign on your front terrace or boundary to eliminate any confusion. 6 Site access If the site is locked, tell us the access times. If you require us to enter through neighbouring land, it is your responsibility to get prior written permission. Provide contact number of someone on-site. 7 Where do you want them? Tell our sales staff where your delivery is to be placed. We need to know before delivery if packs are to be placed around the site please place signs to indicate your requirements. Our tractors need at least 2.5 metres clear width and 2.6 metres height clearance. Less than 8 packs will be delivered by crane placing on verge. 8 Bricks are heavy! A tractor with a brick pack weighs about five tonnes. It s your responsibility to ensure the ground and any path or driveway traversed or crossed can sustain this weight. Stormwater pipes are particularly vulnerable to damage. 9 Safety first... and last Ensure children are well out of the way and restrain your dog during delivery. We will do our best to place packs to your requirements but the driver has the final say when it comes to safety and possible site damage. 10 Talk to an Austral Bricks sales consultant about your delivery needs. 36 Austral Bricks Victoria 37

20 Austral Bricks Austral Precast Austral Masonry Bristile Roofing Auswest Timbers Terraçade Products and brands available from Brickworks Building Products Brickworks Building Products is one of Australia s largest and most diverse building material manufacturers. Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of Australia s best known building materials brands. Our products include bricks, pavers, masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, precast concrete panels, concrete and terracotta roof tiles, timber products and specialised façade systems. With a broad product portfolio and manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia, Brickworks Building Products is uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry. With over 1200 staff across Australia and New Zealand, we pride ourselves on our commitment to product and service excellence and our leadership position. Founded in 1908, Austral Bricks is Australia s largest, best-known and most efficient clay brick and paver manufacturer. Austral Bricks add distinct style to any type of home. Their natural colours and textures enable you to create striking façade contrasts or more traditional neutral colour tones. By investing in new technology Austral Bricks now produce bricks with a variety of surface finishes, exciting colours and different sizes. The result is a wonderful range of bricks for you to build a stylish, contemporary home. When Bowral Bricks began production in 1922, a teenage Don Bradman was still scoring runs for the local side. Today their distinctive dry-pressed bricks are highly valued by discerning architects and builders across the country. The unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology will ensure that the Bowral Bricks brand will remain the benchmark for brick excellence for many years to come. With a heritage reaching back to 1862, Nubrik premium-quality bricks are still moulded the traditional way on century-old presses. Their time-honoured expression of authenticity and elegance is acknowledged by architects, builders and discerning homebuyers who also value their rich colour blends, solidity and crisplydefined edges. Since 1853, Daniel Robertson has helped build Australia with building products that combine craftsmanship with architectural excellence. In a world of mass production, where qualities are constantly compromised, Daniel Robertson premium-quality clay bricks are highly prized for their unique character, earthy appeal and individual charm. Backed by a proud history of more than a century of brickmaking experience, NZ Brick Distributors offers New Zealand s most comprehensive range of high quality bricks and pavers in an unmatched palette of colours, textures and sizes, backed by a nation-wide sales and distribution network. Austral Masonry is a leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete masonry products focused on providing functional but stylish solutions to the civil, residential, commercial and industrial building and construction markets. Our passion is to create products to meet the technical and functional demands of the building industry, while also delivering architecturally striking and fashionable finishes to completed building projects. Our range of products includes standard grey concrete blocks, coloured architectural concrete blocks with a range of different finishes and a comprehensive range of retaining walls, pavers and garden edging. In just a few years, Austral Precast has become Australia s premier supplier of high-quality, innovative and customisable precast concrete product solutions. Using state-of-the-art technology, production techniques and systems, our precast division produces a diversified range of wall, floor, column, and clientspecific precast solutions. To meet the construction industry s ever-increasing demands, the company operates from five plants located along the eastern seaboard and in Western Australia. For almost a century, Bristile Roofing has delivered stylish and innovative roofing products for Australian homes. Bristile is now one of Australia s largest manufacturers and installers of quality roof tiles and the exclusive Australian distributor of La Escandella premiumquality terracotta roof tiles from Spain. Product innovation, manufacturing expertise and first-class service guarantee a strong, low maintenance roofing solution that will look great and perform superbly for generations. From production facilities in Western Australia, Victoria and the ACT, Auswest Timbers manufactures a diverse range of timber products. Jarrah, karri and chestnut timbers are processed into a range of decorative, seasoned products for furniture and joinery, flooring, decking, staircase components, veneers and fence screening. Green structural timbers are also processed for mine, wharf and rail track construction, as well as for floor joists, roofing timbers and roof tile battens. Façade systems are a cost-and time-efficient approach to cladding commercial and upscale residential buildings. The Terraçade system, developed in Australia by Brickworks Building Products, combines the visual appeal and colourfastness of terracotta with the low maintenance and functional efficiency demanded in today s competitive market. 38 Austral Bricks Victoria 39

21 CAMPBELLFIELD: GREENSBOROUGH: MORDIALLOC: TAYLORS LAKES: 1596 Sydney Rd 297 Diamond Creek Rd 80 Governor Rd 43 Melton Hwy Ph: Ph: Ph: PH: a member of proud supporters The product images in our brochures give a general indication of colour for your preliminary selection. We also recommend you view current product samples before making your final decision. PARTNERS IN DESIGN 11/2015