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QUEENSLAND

Choose from the following five brick stylesEscura®

Smooth FaCe 6

Velour 9

Nuvo®

FuSion 10

aSpire 11

WoodstocktM

harCourt 12

arCaDia 14

oasisCoaSt 16

impreSSionS 17

HorizoN®

naturalS 18

ClaSSiCS 19

Boral Bricks

Why Bricks?When it comes to walls, today’s natural clay brick is unrivalled in performance, looks and long-term value.

Strong and Safe

Bricks won’t twist or warp, rot or decay, erode or dent.

natural character

made from clay and shale, no two bricks are identical giving each home its own distinct personality.

temperature control

Brick homes even out temperature fluctuations because of their mass. homes made from brick are slow to warm up in summer and slow to loose heat in winter.

acouStic performance

the density of brick makes for a quiet home, with reduced external sound such as aircraft and road noise, compared to lighter weight materials.

fire reSiStance

Boral bricks meet the requirements of all six categories of the Bushfire hazard building standard, aS 3959-2009, including the highest category Bal-FZ, as all bricks are greater than 90mm thick.

loW maintenance

Bricks have negligible routine maintenance. this is an important factor to consider when looking at the “whole-of- life” cost of your home.

Diagram: think Brick australia

an energy-wise home or building will use the best combination of sustainable building considerations such as site orientation, wall and ceiling insulation, ventilation and materials to reduce energy consumption and in turn greenhouse gas emissions.

it’s all about taking a long-term view on our impact on the environment. From the initial sourcing and manufacture of materials to the need for ongoing maintenance and temperature control, it’s the efficient use of energy over the lifespan of a building that counts.

together with good design principles, bricks can help you take advantage of the weather when it’s hot or cold. When around 38 per cent of energy use in australian homes is directed toward artificial heating and cooling*, this is serious long-term value.

* http://www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/pubs/fs61.pdf

Home Energy Use, Baseline Energy Estimates 2008

never before have new homes been built so responsively to our landscape, climate and lifestyles.

Energy efficient design there are four factors crucial to the energy performance of your home:

orientationSite orientation or the position of a building relative to the sun provides the opportunity to take advantage of the naturally available energy. With northerly living areas the use of extended eaves will block the higher summer sun while allowing the low winter sun to enter your home.

inSulationCeiling insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow and is essential to providing year-round comfort. in regards to walls, this is where high thermal mass double brick cavity wall construction comes to the fore.

VentilationCross-ventilation, with openings on both sides of a home, is the best way of cooling naturally. Fresh breezes will circulate better in open plan living spaces however internal walls are still required for their thermal mass, helping moderate temperatures. Vents should also be installed in the roof space to help regulate air flow year-round.

thermal maSSmaterials with high thermal mass, or ability to absorb and store heat energy, are important in most australian climates where there is a need to average out temperature extremes. the density of clay bricks effectively delays the flow of heat through a wall by as much as 8 to 10 hours, producing a warmer house in winter and a cooler house in summer.

tiP Conserve energy over the long term by using a strong, long-lasting and non-toxic material.

The energy life cycle Boral Bricks | Queensland 3

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How to Choose Bricksstep 1: styleresearch and explore ideas to try and establish the type of house you’d like to build. examples of house styles include Contemporary, traditional, Beach, Georgian and homestead. the type of house style and design will greatly influence the type of brick chosen.

step 2: Locationthe location of your property and the conditions it is subject to will determine your need for exposure grade bricks and mortar joints.

exposure grade bricks are made to withstand severe coastal conditions, including homes subject to air borne salt spray. these bricks have enhanced durability ideal if your home is located up to 1 kilometre from a surf coast or 100 metres from a non-surf coast, on land with high saline soil, or is near a polluted atmosphere (such as an industrial site).

General purpose (Gp) grade bricks are suited to all other external wall applications.

step 3: colour & texturethe colours and textures now available in brick provide myriad opportunities to be creative.

look at the big picture and think about roof colour, the guttering and fascia finish of your home, along with doors and window frames. But keep it simple on the colour front by limiting your selections to one or two trim colours. Focus instead on textural detail and decorative effects to create a point of difference.

texture is a key feature in house design, and is easily achieved through a balance of finishes and surfaces that contrast and complement.

eXampleS oF teXtureS:

tiP Look for the symbol that identifies Boral bricks as exposure grade.

smooth bricks have a consistent texture and almost ceramic appearance with straight edges.

velour bricks have a tightly grained texture and straight edges

torn face bricks have a dragged or ripped appearance across the face which gives them a weathered look.

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slimline

step 4: sizeDifferent brick sizes are available and can be used for the whole house, patterns, window sills, internal features, facades, formal areas, fireplaces and architectural details.

the standard brick size is 76mm high x 230mm long x 110mm wide but some colours are available in a slimmer 50mm high size or a larger 162mm high.

step 5: MortarYou may be surprised to know that the mortar joint and colour can considerably alter the appearance of your bricks.

Your mortar can help achieve either a relaxed light feel or a dramatic contrasting effect. For example, a cream mortar with light coloured bricks to achieve harmony or bright white mortar in contrast to darker bricks for a more distinct look.

Common mortar ColourS:

• Naturalorgrey

• Whiteoroff-white

• Creamorbuff

• Colouredmortartomatchthe brick colour

the mortar joint refers to how the band of mortar between the bricks is finished.

raked joints are most commonly known however rolled or ironed joints complement nearly all brick and house styles. Flush joints provide a flatter look by minimising shadow.

tiP Wherever exposure grade bricks are used, finish with an Ironed or Rolled mortar joint to minimise erosion from salt.

rolled bricks are treated with distinctive patterns prior to firing, producing a variety of textures.

tumbled bricks have a rough texture and uneven edges which give them a rustic look.

Fritted bricks have a glass-like substance melted into the surface for a glossy or mottled appearance.

standard Height

double Height

Types of mortar joints

raked ironed Flush Struck

tiP For professionally developed colour schemes that take the stress out of selecting exterior finishes, refer to the Boral Colour Inspiration cards at www.boral.com.au/colourinspirations. These colour cards recommend modern tonal combinations across bricks, pavers, roof tiles and complementary fascia & gutter trim options.

pearl GreY

Cream Sahara Cream

Cinnamon

neVaDa Cream

� aesthetically superior bricks,

exuding today’s contemporary style

� achieve strong, clean lines and

uniform colours

� Sharp edges and a refined texture

� outstanding quality and

consistency

Escura®

DISTINCTIVE SHARP LINES Smooth face: Brown

Smooth face: choc tan

when only the best will do

Smooth face StanDarD

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luna GreY

terraCotta

these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

Smooth face: Brown

BroWnjute ChoC tan

Flame reD reD

Carry through the clean crisp look of Escura® by using white mortar and

ironed (or rolled) joints.

Smooth face: choc tan

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Cream 50mm

BroWn 50mm

reD 50mm

Smooth face Slimline: red 50mm

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Escura®

DISTINCTIVE SHARP LINES

Velour: pearl grey

Smooth face Slimline

reD

Cream

BroWn

neVaDa Cream

pearl GreY

terraCotta

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Velour

Providing an understated warmth to man-made building materials, Escura® is suitable for today’s

composite building design.

Velour: pearl grey

these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

fusion: Blue rio

laVa

raVen

Blue rio platinum

eSpreSSo

Nuvo®

NEW GENERATION STYLE

Fusion StanDarD

� Distinctly different finishes for the latest looks in brick

� Be confident with exceptional solid colour

� Design-focused and infinitely adaptable

making first impressions last

fusion: Blue rio

fusion: Blue rio

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euCalYpt panama

Slate CheStnut

alloY

iVorY

BamBoo aDoBe

aspire

Bold design and a bolder palette will ensure your home is brewing with original ideas.

these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and can be used for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

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aspire: chestnutaspire: alloy

harcourtmoWBraYleXinGton BentleY

latroBeroSe kinGSleY

warm, rustic appeal that never fades

� a tumbled texture for a handcrafted look

� Bring timeless charm to modern styles

� offset edgy designs with informality and warmth

Woodstock™

BRICKS OF CHARACTER

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arcadia: potters gold

these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

WiCkham BlenD

arcadia: Winter gold dh

BrunSWiCk BlenD

BarWeaVe BlenD

harcourt DouBle heiGht

leXinGton Double height roSe Double height

CarBrook BlenD

mt Cotton BlenD

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homeSteaD GolD BlenDDiGGerS GolD BlenD BakehouSe GolD BlenD

arcadiaWinter GolD SanDStone GolD

hiGhlanD BlenDrYWooD BlenD

potterS GolD

DuStWooD BlenD

arcadia: Winter gold dh

Woodstock™

BRICKS OF CHARACTER

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these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

arcadia: Winter gold dh

arcadia DouBle heiGht

DuStWooD BlenD Double heightrYWooD BlenD Double height

homeSteaD GolD BlenD Double height

potterS GolD Double heightWinter GolD Double height

DiGGerS GolD Double height

BakehouSe GolD BlenD Double height

SanDStone GolD Double height

arcadia: Sandstone gold dh

Through naturally wistful hues, Woodstock™ lends a genuine and gentle beauty.

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Oasis LIGHT, SOFT, SUBTLE

GranGe BlenD

aSCot

Coast StanDarD

BianCa

StoneWaSh

henDra

� light, airy and natural

� Subtle tones and textures

� Warm, cool and neutral hues

for relaxed livingcoast: Bianca

weekends are for living

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these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and ideal for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

impressions

StoneWaSh Double height

BianCa Double height

alpine

tamBo BlenD

raFFia BlenD

Sorrell

riVerClaY

BarClaY BlenD

impressions DouBle heiGht

Coast DouBle heiGht

alpine Double height

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Faded creams and pale terracottas make for true-blue sun-drenched appeal.

Horizon®

CHARACTER WITHOUT COMPROMISE

� each brick is as individual as you are

� textures, colours and blends for every

family and budget

� Distinctive textures in brown and red tones

impressions: raffia Blend

Cotton

naturals

BalSa

khaki

Granite

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marina

lonGreaCh

GirraWeen

St GeorGe

SprinGBrook

WinDorah outBaCk BlenD

these products are ‘exposure Grade’ and can be used for building in coastal areas or harsh soils.

classics: St george

Classics

Your home is your sanctuary

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For more information about Boral bricks and clay pavers:

call us on 1300 134 002

visit our website at www.boral.com.au/bricks

drop into a Boral Selection Centre or reseller at the following locations:

Boralvision®

Create your dream home with a click of a button! mix and match your bricks, tiles and pavers with a huge range of windows, fascia, gutter and paint colours – under the careful guidance of your Boral consultant. Call to make an appointment now.

Clay bricks are made from naturally occurring minerals. Variations in colour, texture and size are natural characteristics of clay products and production variations can occur from batch to batch. Colours shown are indicative only and should not be used for final selection. products ordered should be chosen from actual samples current at the time of order and are subject to availability. Whilst every effort is made to provide samples, brochures and displays consistent with products delivered to site, they should be viewed as a guide only. Customers should ensure that all delivered products are acceptable, and any concerns about products are notified to Boral prior to laying. Some photos featured in this brochure are an artists impression of how Boral bricks will look on a house.

© Copyright Boral Bricks pty ltd – all rights reserved 2011.

Boral, the Boral logo, boral.com.au, and Boral Vision, escura, horizon, nuvo and Woodstock are trade marks or registered trade marks of Boral limited or Boral Bricks pty ltd in australia, other countries, or both. if these and other Boral trade marked terms are marked on their first occurrence in this information with a trade mark symbol (® or ™), these symbols indicate australian registered or common law trade marks owned by Boral at the time this information was published. Such trade marks may also be registered or common law trade marks in other countries. other product, company or service names may be trade marks or service marks of others. Boral Bricks pty ltd aBn 66 082 448 342. Correct as at june 2011.

Queensland

darra harcourt road, Darra

Gold Coast Cnr nerang Southport and ashmore roads, ashmore

lawnton lawnton pocket road, lawnton

sunshine Coast lot 2, maroochydore road (nearest Cross Street/Conara road), kunda park

Cairns Boral masonry 8 palmer Street, Cairns

Townsville Boral masonry 360 Bayswater road, Garbutt

neW sOuTH Wales

kempsey South Street, kempsey

Queensland

Bundaberg richers transport 86 enterprise Street, Bundaberg

Gladstone Gladstone Brick Sales Cnr palm Drive & hilliard Street, Gladstone

Goondiwindi manns transport 43 herbert Street, Goondiwindi

Gympie Golden City Brick and landscape 144 noosa road, Gympie

Hervey Bay richers transport 33 old maryborough road, pialba

Kingaroy South Burnett transport Sommerset Street, kingaroy

labrador aBC Bricks Sales 604 pine ridge road, labrador

Mackay mackay Brick Sales 14 David muir Street, mackay

Maryborough richers transport 125 richmond Street, maryborough

Rockhampton rockhampton Brick Sales 1018 Yamba road, rockhampton

stanthorpe excel Concrete Walsh Drive, Stanthorpe

Toowoomba Darling Down Brick Sales 23 rocla Court, toowoomba

neW sOuTH Wales

armidale armidale knights transport 10 Drew Street, armidale

hilliers transport 262-264 mann Street, armidale

Ballina aBC Brick Sales racecourse road, Ballina

Billinudgel Billinudgel Bricks & pavers 9 mogo Close, Billinudgel

Byron Bay j.h. Williams & Sons 8 Grevillia Street, Byron Bay

Casino jh Williams & Sons 14 Casino Drive, Casino

Chinderah j.h. Williams & Sons lot 2 ozone Street, Chinderah

Coffs Harbour aBC Brick Sales 16 ray mcCarthy Drive, Coffs harbour

Grafton Blanchards Bricks & pavers 373 Fry Street, Grafton

Glen Innes Wayne mcCarthy Concrete & agg. Grafton road, Glen innes

Inverell inverell Freighters 11 Brissett Street, inverell

lismore aBC Brick Sales 210 union Street, lismore

Moree Barwon timbers Gosport Street, moree

Tenterfield peter mclean transport lot 1 petrie Street, tenterfield

Tweed Heads West aBC Brick Sales lot 7 rose Street, tweed heads West

Yamba Blanchards Bricks & pavers 1 uki Street, Yamba

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