What colour is London brick?
yellow
Its distinctive yellow colour and soft appearance come from the yellow local clay from which the bricks were made.
What are red rubber bricks?
Soft Red is a characterful red handmade brick, commonly known as a ‘Red Rubber’. Our Soft Red bricks have a soft texture with subtle colour variations and slight creasing or ‘smiles’ on the face. This brick type was used extensively across Southern England from the 17th century onwards.
Can you buy Imperial bricks?
We sell a range of traditional imperial bricks, perfect for extensions, alteration or repairs to period homes. Many of these bricks are also available in metric sizes if required. Please order samples of any bricks you may require.
What are old stock bricks?
What is a stock brick? The stock brick is a handmade brick used for the majority of building work during the Victorian boom time. They’re called stock bricks, or stocks, because they were made on a stock board, an iron-faced block of wood fixed to the surface of a brick moulder’s bench.
Where do London bricks come from?
London clay is an accumulation of river deposits, the moist detritus of the primordial Thames as it carved its way through the London basin. It maps a material footprint of the river’s wanderings, before London’s barriers limited its movements. London clay is a compact, anaerobic material, ideal for brickmaking.
How long is a London Brick?
65mm
All the London brick company bricks are available in a standard 65mm size and four styles are also in 73mm size. As Lbc bricks are made of clay they have great thermal properties, meaning your house will stay warm in winter and cool in summer.
How many bricks make a square Metre?
60 bricks
Based on a standard 65mm metric sized brick you would need will 60 bricks to cover an area of one square meter. Based on a standard 73mm imperial brick you would need 51 to cover an area of one square meter. To calculate your area you would need to multiply your wall height by your wall width.
What are red rubbers?
Red rubber is a blend of styrene butadiene rubber, and it is widely used as a gasket material due to its low cost and ability to deform to uneven flange edges. It is a durable material that is abrasion resistant and ages well.
What size is a standard UK brick?
215 x 102.5 x 65mm
Nowadays most bricks in the UK are made to a standard brick size of 215mm long, 102.5mm wide and 65mm high (215 x 102.5 x 65mm) and laid with a nominal 10mm mortar joint. However, there is a growing trend towards more non-standard brick dimensions, such as Wienerberger’s Roman and Megaline bricks.
What size are imperial bricks?
An imperial size brick is a larger sized brick at 73mm, ideal for renovations and extensions or for a unique construction project that aims to achieve a traditional feel.
Why are London stock bricks yellow?
The iconic yellow colouring comes from the variety of minerals in the soft, dense clay of the Thames which come to life in an assortment of yellows when fired into bricks. …
Where are London bricks made?
Kings Dyke brickworks in Whittlesey, near Peterborough, has been home to London Brick since June 1969, although there has been brickmaking in Whittlesey since the 19th century.