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WELCOME Reclaimed Bricks source high quality handmade and wire cut bricks for your building or architectural project. We specialise in reclaimed bricks for sale to national builders merchants and residential customers, as well as builders and architects. So if you’re a house builder, property developer or you’re simply building an extension, we have a solution to meet your requirements - whether that’s reclaimed Imperial bricks, Cheshire Handmade bricks, or Accrington Stock bricks. We work closely with the demolition contractor and visit sites from which we source your bricks. We then choose the best bricks for the cleaning process and ensure that whatever quantity you require, we can deliver to you. This gives you a sustainable solution for your building project and one which is absolutely in keeping with pre-existing or adjacent buildings. Because we sell over 3 million reclaimed bricks every year, we know exactly what characteristics are required to match them. As a result we have used all our knowledge to bring you a wide range of new replica reclaimed bricks. All our bricks have a worn and weathered appearance which complement the most sophisticated contemporary designs.
ABOUT With a combined 35 years experience within the Brick Industry, we have established ourselves as one the UK’s leading reclaimed bricks specialists. We use all our expertise and experience to give you a range of bricks that includes a variety of handmade, stock, wire cut facing bricks offering you a broad choice, quality and value for money. Reclaimedbricks.com offers you a range of bricks that have matured and acquired character over the years. No two bricks are ever the same; they give a feeling of individuality and warmth to your homes. Their colours, textures and shapes offer unlimited possibilities, designs and ideas. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products, to achieve this we work in direct partnership with demolition contractors. We select bricks in person from buildings before any demolition starts. Our team then selects which bricks are suitable for the cleaning process. The cleaning process is done by hand in our Manchester depot to ensure the highest standards are maintained. So, regardless of the quantity required - you select your product - we deliver.
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PRODUCTS
Reclaimed English Heritage Range Reclaimed Cottage Blend Our Reclaimed Cottage Blend line is essentially, a wirecut brick, however it possesses the character of a handmade brick due to its age. Size: 2 7/8� (73mm-78mm) Nominal
Reclaimed Cottage Weathered Our Reclaimed Cottage Weathered line is essentially a wirecut brick, however it is slightly different in character as it is a much darker brick and retains a weathered appearance. Size: 2 7/8� (73mm-78mm) Nominal
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Reclaimed Watermill Our Reclaimed Watermill line is a square brick with colours ranging from orange to dark red with bar marked features. Size: 2 7/8� (73mm-78mm) Nominal
Reclaimed 65mm Cheshire Handmade Our Cheshire handmade line is generally the oldest of our reclaimed range and is widely regarded as one of the most characteristic reclaimed brick ranges. Size: 25/8�(65mm-70mm) Nominal
PRODUCTS
Reclaimed English Heritage Range Reclaimed 73mm Cheshire Handmade This Cheshire handmade line is a Traditional Handmade brick with colours ranging from light orange to dark red Size: 2 7/8” (73mm-78mm) Nominal
Reclaimed Urban Handmade Our Urban Handmade line is a traditional handmade brick with multi colours that range from Orange Red to Deep purple and yellow. Sizes Available: 3”- 31/8” (75mm & 80mm)
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Reclaimed Stock Brick Our reclaimed Stock Brick line is an engineering quality smooth red facing brick. Sizes Available: 3”- 31/8” (75mm & 80mm)
Reclaimed Bowden Buff Stock Brick Our reclaimed Bowden Buff Stock Brick line is an engineering quality smooth buff facing brick. Sizes Available: 31/8” (80mm)
PRODUCTS
Red Retro Range - New Bricks - 65mm Forge Handmade Simulated handmade brick, specifically distressed prior to firing. The brick is then tumbled and hand blended to create an authentic reclaimed appearance. Colours range from light orange to dark terracotta. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 580 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Farmhouse Handmade Simulated handmade brick, specifically distressed prior to firing. The brick is then tumbled and hand blended to create an authentic reclaimed appearance. Colours range from a smoked weathered black to mellow autumn colours. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 580 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
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Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Coach House Handmade Handmade multi coloured brick, distressed colours from white through to auburn reds. Pack Size: 730
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 25
Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
Cottage Handmade Colours range from sandy orange to mellow red, with a hint of smoked weathered black. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 580 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
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Red Retro Range - New Bricks - 65mm Caterham Handmade Simulated handmade brick, specifically distressed prior to firing. The brick is then tumbled and hand blended to create an authenitc reclaimed appearance. Colours range from light orange to dark terracotta. The brick contains carbon spotting and lighter kiln flash marks. Pack Size: 632 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 25
Water Absorption %AV: 10
Durability: F2
Keswick Handmade Slightly creased handmade texture, autumn coloured, classic self builders product. Pack Size: 360 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 35
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Water Absorption %AV: 21
Durability: F2
Pluckley Stock Unique victorian style facing brick, waterstruck finish exhibiting plumb red to deep weathered brown within the blend. Pack Size: 512 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 42
Water Absorption %AV: 21
Durability: F2
Reclaimed Mixture Multi coloured brick to replicate the authentic reclaimed appearance, clamp style t exture and hand selected to give a truly bespoke brick for you building requirements. Pack Size: 625 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 40
Water Absorption %AV: 16
Durability: F2
Flemish Handmade Slightly creased handmade texture, autumn coloured, classic self builders product. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 620 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20 Durability: F2, S2 (FL)
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Yellow Retro Range - New Bricks - 65mm Duxford Handmade Simulated handmade brick, specifically distressed prior to firing. The brick is then tumbled and hand blended to create an authentic reclaimed appearance. Colours range from light cream to a deep smoked grey. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 17
Pack Size: 580 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Gonville Handmade Light cream multi handmade brick to suit the East Anglian and Cheshire areas. Pack Size: 625 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 26
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Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
Cambridge Handmade Heavily creased mellow buff multi. Pack Size: 632 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 12.5
Water Absorption %AV: 10
Durability: F2
Aura Handmade By far our most popular retro brick, truly stunning individual handmade style product. This brick compliments the most sophisticated contemporary designs. Pack Size: 600 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 30
Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
PRODUCTS
Yellow Retro Range - New Bricks - 65mm Grantchester Handmade Heavily creased mellow buff multi with a slight weathered appearance. Pack Size: 730 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 25
Water Absorption %AV: 16
Durability: F2
Handmade London Yellow Handmade yellow multi facing brick, weathered antique appearance. Pack Size: 608 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 30
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Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
Kentish Handmade Soft textured yellow multi handmade. Pack Size: 625 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 26
Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
London Weathered Extremely popular London weathered yellow, exhibiting the typical characteristics of the weathered London yellow handmade brick. Pack Size: 600 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 30
Water Absorption %AV: 14
Durability: F2
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Black Retro Range - New Bricks - 65mm Midnight Handmade Architecturally desirable contemporary handmade texture, colours ranging from dark grey to light charcoal. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 620 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Platina Handmade Light grey simulated handmade, compliments the use of any architectural stone. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 620 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
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Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Lithium Handmade Stunning contemporary grey multi handmade, becoming extremely popular with architects and house builders, a brick for the future. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 580 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Silver Grey Stock Pack Size: 632 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 10
Water Absorption %AV: 10
Durability: F2
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Restoration Range - New Bricks - 50mm Autumn Red Simulated handmade multi coloured brick, distressed colours from light brown through to purple reds. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 620 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Bromley Handmade Simulated handmade multi coloured brick, distressed colours from light brown through to auburn reds. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 750 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
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Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Flemish Handmade Slightly creased handmade texture, autumn coloured. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 620 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
Midnight Handmade Multi coloured brick to replicate the authentic reclaimed appearance, clamp style texture and hand selected to give a truly bespoke brick for you building requirements. Pack Size: 625 Crushing Strength n/mm²: 40
Water Absorption %AV: 16
Durability: F2
Platina Handmade Light grey simulated handmade, compliments the use of any architectural stone. Tolerance/Range: T2/R1 Water Absorption %AV: 14
Pack Size: 820 Durability: F2,S2(FL)
Crushing Strength n/mm²: 20
SPECIAL RANGE
Special shape bricks and cut & bond service Special Range At Reclaimedbricks .com we provide a service to builders and developers who require bricks to be cut and bonded to suit many applications. We also specialise in the faithful reproduction of existing or damaged arches for listed and other sensitive buildings. Arches can be supplied complete with integral lintel ready for installation and pointing to match the surrounding brickwork. CP1.1
CP1.2
CP2.1
CP2.2
AN2
BN5
RD1
AR2
PL5
PL4
PL37
PL7
PL2
PL6
PL9
PL8
AN3
PL3
RD2
AR1
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LANDSCAPING RANGE Special shape bricks and cut & bond service London Yellow Paver 50mm Thick - Traditional Handmade Courtyard Style Pavers
Birkdale Blend Paver 50mm Thick - Traditional Handmade Courtyard Style Pavers
Reclaimed Yorkshire Flags 2 Inch - Sandblasted Reclaimed Yorkstone Paving
Keswick Blend Paver 50mm Thick - Traditional Handmade Courtyard Style Pavers
Lakenham Blend Paver 50mm Thick - Traditional Handmade Courtyard Style Pavers
ARCHITECTURAL STONE Simple and easy solutions to enhance your building project Technical Information
Standard cills and bay cillls slip cill
stooled cill
90° ‘L’ shaped bay cill
45° ‘L’ splayed bay cill
stooled cill left & right units
stooled cill cast in two units
three course chamfered clip on keystone
Standard heads and keystones three course plain clip on keystone
two course plain clips on keystone
two course chamfered clip on keystone
three course plain head
two course plain head
two piece plain head
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RANGE Standard quoins, string & plinth plain ashlar block
chamfered quoin block
plain 135째 quoin block
plain quoin block
chamfered string/plinth unit
chamfered string/plinth external angle
chamfered string/plinth internal angle
chamfered string/plinth 135째 internal angle
chamfered string/plinth 135째 external angle
Standard quoins, string & plinth twice weathered coping straight unit
twice weathered coping straight unit
twice weathered coping corner unit
gable vent
corbel
corbel
pier cap
date stone
sphere cap
feature bullseye window surround
DURISOL Building Services
High performance, recycled timber, dry stack walling system
From the outset, the Durisol system was developed to give designers, specifiers and contractors real flexibility with outstanding all round performance. The system offers a range of unique benefits and meets all current and planned regulations and recommendations for sustainable building construction. Based upon interlocking modular units (with or without integral insulation) Durisol blocks are dry stacked - without the need for a bed of mortar. The blocks are then infilled with concrete to form a monolithic structural walling system. The external and internal faces are then completed with a finish applied directly to the Durisol wall surface • Dry stacked interlocking units • Lightweight - Compliant to CDM regulations • Reduced part count - insulation included • Provides an excellent key for render & plaster applications • Can be built with unskilled local labour • Built to Masonry Code when possible • Can be constructed in all weather conditions • Design support & site support available • Durisol Training Academy scheme available
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Product Range Product Code U Values dB Value Structural Core sites
m3Concrete Shipping /m2 of wall
Weight kg
mm
D170 1.12 55 120 0.092 6.5 /120 S D170 1.12 55 120 0.092 7 /120 F D250 0.82 63 180 0.144 10.5 /180 S D250 0.82 63 180 0.144 11 /180 F D300 0.27 55 120 0.096 12.5 /120 S D300 0.27 55 120 0.096 13 /120 F D300 0.27 55 120 0.096 13.5 /120 C D365 0.19 57 120 0.096 14.5 /120 S D365 0.19 57 120 0.096 15 /120 F D365 0.19 57 120 0.096 15.5 /120 C
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CASE STUDIES
See what our customers are saying. Reclaimed Cottage Blend Project : Self Build Quantity : 90’000 Bricks “We chose ReclaimedBricks.com as our brick supplier because of their excellent reputation with a number of well established local developers. It was important for us to be able to source all the 90,000 bricks from one batch, to guarantee the consistency throughout the build. Their expert advice and passion for the product made all the difference” Mr & Mrs Newel - Lincoln
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Reclaimed Urban Handmade Project : Housing Development - 8 Detached Properties Quantity : 140’000 Bricks “We have been using the Urban Handmade on our developments for many years now, the character and weathering of these bricks has been acquired over many years and cannot be replicated. We are committed to a brighter future and we will continue using these sustainable bricks on all our future developments” Alison & Cadle
CASE STUDIES
See what our customers are saying. 65mm Cheshire Handmade Project : Self Build Construction : Team Northern Construction ““Gary and the team at Reclaimed Bricks provided a great product that was integral to the overall look and feel of this home. Bricks were delivered on time and within our budget and any leftover packs were returned for a refund. Many thanks for your efforts.”
Daniel Harrison, QS, Team Northern Construction
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Reclaimed Cottage Weathered Project : Housing Development - 8 Detached Properties, 8 Semi-detached, 4 Cottage Mews Quantity : 140’000 Bricks “Jimmy and the team at Reclaimed Bricks know exactly what is required to supply Reclaimed Bricks on a large scale, they always guarantee quality with the bricks which we feel improves the overall look of our homes. We have used Jimmy as our brick supplier for many years, the service and quality are always second to none. Many thanks” TR Holmes
CASE STUDIES Reclaimed Urban Handmade bricks Bell Meadow Homes developments
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Bell Meadow Homes developments
SUSTAINABILITY Reclaimed Bricks are eco-friendly
One of the beauties of using reclaimed bricks is that it helps preserve English heritage as new building work can remain in character with its environment. However, this raises the broader question of sustainability - where building work is not only in keeping with its environment, but seeks to limit its environmental impact. Clearly - questions of haulage aside - the process of recycling bricks incurs a smaller carbon footprint than using new bricks with their associated production and firing processes. The Building Research Establishment’s “Green Guide to Specification” has suggested that a greater capacity exists for recycling bricks. Sustainability and environmental issues Approximately 50% of global resources are consumed by the construction industry, therefore it is important that a sustainable approach is employed in the selection of materials. Sustainability means adapting the way we meet our objectives to minimise the impacts of construction, providing for people of today and not endangering the generations of tomorrow. Buildings are the greatest producers of environmentally harmful gases such as CO2 and this ‘eco-footprint’ is ever increasing. Sourcing re-claimed bricks achieves a balance between the benefits of using renewable resources and the associated cost leading to achievement long-term profit from short-term outlay. Sustainable materials are those that are durable and efficient and minimise environmental impact whilst maximising recycling. With 60% of global resources being consumed by construction commitment to use of sustainable materials is vital in helping to avert the negative effects of global warming. Life Cycle Assessment measures the ecological costs of products such as bricks in terms of energy consumed and waste produced, The total energy used during a materials life is referred to as its ‘embodied energy’. Manufactured Bricks
Reclaimed Bricks
Energy is saved in processing and manufacturing when reclaimed bricks are used. Sourcing brick requirements from reclaimedbricks.com removes the energy consumption involved in extraction and production and also in transportation as bricks are sourced locally within the North West of the UK as opposed to being manufactured and delivered from abroad promoting a sustainable approach to energy consumption. Such recycling also reduces requirement to transport and dispose of waste. Government/Official Bodies Input The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) have reported that a shocking 17.5 % of the total waste produced in the U.K derives from the construction industry with 13 million tonnes of construction materials delivered to sites being wasted each year which is clearly not sustainable. Reuse of materials reduces such waste production. Evidence suggests that a third of the housing stock required by 2050 still needs to be built in order to meet demand. As climate change is now scientific fact homes need to be constructed in a manner that produces low carbon emissions with the Government proposing a reduction figure of 60% in comparison to the 1992 level recorded. The construction industry will in the future come under the scrutiny of government and environmental groups as well as society affecting each construction stage including design, assembly and disposal affecting self-builders, small building firms and larger companies. Voluntary and mandatory guidelines in terms of the environment are being developed at local and national levels and are becoming increasingly applicable to the building industry.
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The Energy Efficiency Office has listed brick making as one of the high energy consuming industries. Embodied Energy and Carbon in Bricks Product (1 metric Ton) Embodied Energy (MJ) Engineering Bricks 8,200 850 General Bricks 3,000 200 (Source: Materials for Sustainable sites 2009)(6)
Embodied Carbon (kg CO2)
Reclaimed bricks input into sustainability ‘Use of salvaged bricks can reduce resource use, energy consumption and pollution to manufacture new bricks and they can offer historic aesthetic qualities to a site structure’ (Materials for Sustainable Sites 2009). Reclaimed bricks are listening to the concerns of the impact of buildings on the environment and helping to implement solutions. We have acknowledged the fact that it is better to source bricks locally than to have to transport materials over long distances and the attraction of materials that reflect local heritage. We recognise the need to consider the ecological cost of materials as well as the economical. It is a fundamental ecological principle to use recycled resources and re-claimed bricks acknowledges the sustainable source of demolition sites and that construction supplies are not infinite therefore, construction staff at all levels have a professional responsibility to re-use to avoid depletion. Using reclaimed materials is a simple and innovative option and utilising the massive resource of materials coming out of demolition sites results in the creation of a ‘high performance building’, superior to one designed by standard methods. Definitions The Code for Sustainable Homes - A new national standard developed by the Government, The Building Research Establishment (BRE) and The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) in order to give a single guide for the development of sustainable homes. Compliance is currently voluntary with the Government considering making it a mandatory requirement in the future. High Performance Buildings - Buildings whose energy, economic and environmental performance is substantially higher than one designed by standard practice’ (Green Building Materials Guide 2006). Life Cycle Assessment - A methodology for ‘investigating the impact of a product at every stage of its life at each stage looking at the material, energy consumed and the pollution and waste produced’ (Green Building Materials Guide 2006). Global Warming - ‘Occurs when energy from the earth is reradiated as heat and is absorbed and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere which reduces heat loss resulting in warmer earth temperatures’. (Materials for Sustainable Sites 2009). Embodied Energy - Total energy consumed in a products lifetime. References 1. (2006) Code for Sustainable Homes. London: Communities and Local Government. 2. CIOB. Sustainability and Construction. 3. (2007) Code for Sustainable Homes technical guide. London: Communities and Local Government. 4. A.Fox, R.Murrell. (1989) Green design-A Guide to the Environmental Impact of Building Materials. London: Longman. 5. R, Spiegel, D, Meadows. (2006) Green Building Materials-A Guide to Product Selection and Specification 2nd Ed. New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 6. Calkins, M. (2009) Materials for Sustainable Sites. New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 7. N, Lazarus. (2005) Potential for reducing the environmental Impact of Construction Materials.
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