New or reclaimed bricks?
Discussion
So I've got the planning on my new gaff to knock down an old conservatory, do a kitchen diner and loft. The house is in a conservation area.
I need to match the brickwork on the downstairs to the existing.
I'm in two minds whether to go for a new London stock (most of which seem to have a yellow hue to a greater or less extent) or go for reclaimed bricks (for example as per the link below). Money wise I'm not overly bothered as they are all much of a muchness (from a quid or so to two quid a brick).
https://ammaaristones.co.uk/product/london-yellow-...
Is there any reason why you wouldn't use reclaimed bricks on an extension? My builder has said he would use a new brick if it were his house. I quite like the idea of using reclaimed bricks but is there anything I should know about before I take a decision either way?
Pics of the back of the house below.
I need to match the brickwork on the downstairs to the existing.
I'm in two minds whether to go for a new London stock (most of which seem to have a yellow hue to a greater or less extent) or go for reclaimed bricks (for example as per the link below). Money wise I'm not overly bothered as they are all much of a muchness (from a quid or so to two quid a brick).
https://ammaaristones.co.uk/product/london-yellow-...
Is there any reason why you wouldn't use reclaimed bricks on an extension? My builder has said he would use a new brick if it were his house. I quite like the idea of using reclaimed bricks but is there anything I should know about before I take a decision either way?
Pics of the back of the house below.
I’d go reclaimed. Facebook seems to be the place to pick them up.
We had an extension built and our house is Cambridge White bricks in the main.
There was a previous extension that was built with new bricks in the 90s. While they are close, it is easy to tell that they are modern versions of the originals.
For the bit we built, we got hold of enough reclaimed bricks and it ties in really well to the original. I.e you can’t see the difference.
Having knocked down some other walls along the way, I now have maybe 1000 bricks of my own to sell on !
We had an extension built and our house is Cambridge White bricks in the main.
There was a previous extension that was built with new bricks in the 90s. While they are close, it is easy to tell that they are modern versions of the originals.
For the bit we built, we got hold of enough reclaimed bricks and it ties in really well to the original. I.e you can’t see the difference.
Having knocked down some other walls along the way, I now have maybe 1000 bricks of my own to sell on !
I’ve used reclaimed bricks on extensions before and I personally prefer them , tone the mortar down a little with dye and it just looks better to my eyes . There’s a bit more labour in sorting them out and they’re usually dirty , probably why your brickie would rather whip up the extension in new , it’ll be quicker and cleaner for him .
I’ve used them recently building garden walls and bbq area at my present house , the thread is Wirral renovation and extension on the next couple of pages of this forum section , if you want a look . It’s instant age and character to my eyes .
Mind you , some think they look bloody awful!
I’ve used them recently building garden walls and bbq area at my present house , the thread is Wirral renovation and extension on the next couple of pages of this forum section , if you want a look . It’s instant age and character to my eyes .
Mind you , some think they look bloody awful!
Reclaimed London will be fine.
These are one of the best we’ve used.
http://www.lazdan.co.uk
When we had to get a perfect match on a listed library in Mile End, we used a soot wash to blend them.
These are one of the best we’ve used.
http://www.lazdan.co.uk
When we had to get a perfect match on a listed library in Mile End, we used a soot wash to blend them.
Aluminati said:
Reclaimed London will be fine.
These are one of the best we’ve used.
http://www.lazdan.co.uk
When we had to get a perfect match on a listed library in Mile End, we used a soot wash to blend them.
Thanks mate I'll go and check those out as not far.These are one of the best we’ve used.
http://www.lazdan.co.uk
When we had to get a perfect match on a listed library in Mile End, we used a soot wash to blend them.
The sizes do vary a lot, which can be tricky around windows etc
My house is made of old stock bricks & just had an extension built.
The builder mixed in old bricks from the garage which was demolished as part of the work & about 50% new handmade bricks, red & yellows.
The labourer spent a day or so cleaning up the old bricks.
Got a couple of hundred old bricks left which i’ll sell for £1 each I guess.
Kept the best ones back for when I have a window bricked up on the old part of the house..
Most of the reds & yellows are new handmade/-
My house is made of old stock bricks & just had an extension built.
The builder mixed in old bricks from the garage which was demolished as part of the work & about 50% new handmade bricks, red & yellows.
The labourer spent a day or so cleaning up the old bricks.
Got a couple of hundred old bricks left which i’ll sell for £1 each I guess.
Kept the best ones back for when I have a window bricked up on the old part of the house..
Most of the reds & yellows are new handmade/-
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 21st June 17:19
princeperch said:
Thanks all for the thoughts. I guess what I'm most concerned about is durability of the old bricks v new, salts, frost resistance that sort of thing?
They only need to last as long as the old stock bricks that the rest of the house is built from 
Edited by Cow Corner on Saturday 8th March 11:05
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