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Archive: January, 2019
What's new in brick?
Melbourne Brick has been a leading retailer of bricks, pavers, retaining walls and other landscaping products including grass and turf since 1988. We’ve been supplying builders, trades and consumers across Melbourne during that time. You could say that brick dust was in our DNA and we share an eternal love of these popular construction materials with most people on the planet. Bricks have been popular for thousands of years, and because they are both beautiful and functional - their status as the most popular product for building houses is likely to remain unchanged for another several thousand years. ... Read More
Stuck on you
When you’re into outdoor products like we are, you get to see the good, bad and ugly of outdoor design and installation. Over the years, we’ve visited many locations where the workmanship of past installers just wasn’t up to scratch. Or the choice of adhesives or sealers resulted in cracked or loose pavers or stone. In the world of adhesives for pavers, all is definitely not equal, and one of the world’s best ranges comes from a company called MAPEI. ... Read More
Three Generations of Brick Making
One of the brands we are most proud to represent at Melbourne Brick is Krause Bricks. Krause Bricks has been a family owned and run business since 1945. The traditional craftsmanship and methods of brickmaking have been passed down through three generations, with each one adding their own innovations and modernisations. “As a third-generation brick-maker, I have a deep appreciation for the vivid colours and textural variations which can be achieved using handmade bricks” — Klynton Krause, Managing Director and third generation Master Brickmaker When you see the range that Krause have to offer at the moment, you’ll be delighted by both the tradition and the innovation. ... Read More
Five is the luckiest number
One of the awesome product ranges we’ve come across in recent times is Pentablock. This patented and innovative product allows aesthetic, vertical wall construction with it’s unique interlocking system. With over 15 natural stone facing options, you can be sure to find one that suits your needs in terms of colour and look. Pentablock is up to 75% faster to construct than other dry stack products so it offers time and money savings in installation too. ... Read More
Brick cleaning was a nasty business!
Imagine dealing with a chemical so potent you need full hazmat gear akin to something the Centres for Disease Control might use in an ebola outbreak. Imagine that chemical washing off the brickwork into the soil in your yard, and perhaps even into the local environment. ... Read More
Taking the lead on enviro friendly construction (The latest from Island Block)
On the beautiful green apple isle, a boutique Aussie company is leading the world in producing environmentally friendly construction products including blocks and retaining walls. Melbourne Brick is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian Distribution partner to Island Block - a company based in Breadlabane - a small town just south of Launceston in Tasmania. ... Read More
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