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In the 21st Century, aspiring homeowners are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a product to build their home with. There are many factors in choosing which product – not surprisingly how it looks being at the top of the list, along with cost. Whilst there has been amazing innovation in lightweight materials and the use of a variety of external cladding on homes, it turns out that brick still fires our imagination and remains as popular as ever. ... Read More

At Melbourne Brick, we’re all about bricks, pavers, retaining walls, stone, grass and landscaping products. Whilst we don’t sell plants, we see our products installed in some of the most beautiful gardens you can imagine. And we have a partnership with a landscape design firm too through our Melbourne Brick Landscape Design division. ... Read More

At Melbourne Brick, we pride ourselves on the expertise of our staff. Many of our staff have been with us for many years, and they are comfortable talking about and advising you on a wide range of products from bricks to pavers, retaining walls to grass, stone to natural turf. ... Read More

Most people lay their pavers in a traditional straight block pattern, but we know some people like to break up tradition. We’re not experts in Feng Shui, but we do know a thing or two about alternative paving patterns ... Read More

What is it about the sound of moving water that is so relaxing and engaging at the same time? Whether it is the bubbling mountain stream, or the sound of breaking waves on the shore – we are either mesmerised or transported to our happy place. ... Read More

A letterbox is as ubiquitous in our Australian front yard as a house number, driveway and garage. According to Wikipedia, private letterboxes or mail slots did not become popular in most of Europe until the mid to late 19th century, although they were used in Paris from the late 18th century. ... Read More

The ancients believed the universe to be composed of 4 basic elements – Fire, Water, Air and Earth. These were thought to be the critical energy forces that sustained life. Whilst our science may have advanced to include many more elements, you perhaps wouldn’t be surprised to hear how these four elements feature in the design trends for our outdoor rooms.Many of Melbourne Brick’s products are of course made from earth forged in fire. Bricks are clay fired in kilns. ... Read More

The humble pool has a special place in the Australian landscape. Whether it is the community outdoor pool that is visited for school swim carnivals, or swimming in the peaceful forest river pool, water is part of our collective consciousness. ... Read More

Over a 40,000 year period, the traditional owners of our great southern land used fire to transform the Australian landscape – both in great swathes across grass and heathland, down to the intimate campfire around which the family and community gathered. In modern times, the outdoor fire pit is becoming a tradition again with Melburnians keen to extend the period in which they can enjoy their outdoor room. ... Read More

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed of grains, but unlike sandstone these grains are mostly of coral or molluscs. It’s origin is in the shallow sea beds of million year old oceans. Limestone is used in building, both as quarried stone, and as an essential component of Portland cement. One of our favourite Limestone products at Melbourne Brick is made by Bruhn Limestone. ... Read More