News & FAQ
From the yard
What has changed in the range, in production, and in the way we deliver.
Product
Curved well brick joins the range
A 5×8×12 unit cast on an arc, for circular shafts that used to mean cutting straight stock on site.
Yard
Six sizes now held in the yard
The range now runs from the 2×4×8 detail brick to the 8×8×12 structural brick, every one off the same mix.
Yard
Curing bays under cover ahead of the monsoon
Covered curing keeps units out of direct rain through the wet months, so the cure is never interrupted.
Notice
Delivery scheduling moves to booked slots
Deliveries now run to a slot agreed when the order is confirmed, rather than going out ad hoc.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Ordering
What is the minimum order?
Minimums depend on the size and how far the delivery runs. Send the sizes and quantities through the quote form and we will confirm what works for your site.
Can I get samples before committing to an order?
Yes. Call or message us with the sizes you are considering and we will have units put aside for you.
Do you price differently for large or repeat orders?
Volume and repeat-contract pricing is quoted per project rather than published — it turns on sizes, phasing and delivery distance. Ask for it in the quote form.
What does special order mean for the 5×8×16?
The 5×8×16 is cast to order rather than held in the yard. We schedule the cast once the order is placed and confirm a ready-for-delivery date then, so it cannot be collected off the shelf and dealers do not hold it. Order ahead of when you need it, and ask for the current position when you enquire.
Delivery
Do you deliver to site?
Yes. Include the site location in your enquiry and we will confirm whether it falls inside the delivery range, and what access the vehicle needs.
What access does the delivery vehicle need?
A loaded vehicle needs a firm surface and room to turn. If the approach is narrow, steep or unsurfaced, tell us in advance — we would rather plan the drop point than discover it on the day.
How far ahead should I place an order?
Lead time moves with the season and with how much is already on the ground. Ask when you enquire and we will give you the current position rather than a standing figure.
Product
Which size should I use for a load-bearing wall?
Section depth depends on load and span, which is a decision for the engineer on your project. The 8×8×12 is the heaviest section we cast, with the 6×8×12 below it. Take the sizes to your engineer rather than choosing on rule of thumb.
What is the curved brick for?
The 5×8×12 curved unit is cast on an arc for circular well shafts. Because the curve is moulded in rather than cut, the radial joints close without trimming a single unit on site.
Are the bricks solid or hollow?
Every unit shown is solid cast. If you need a hollow or cored variant, tell us the application and we will tell you whether we can supply it.
Do the bricks need plastering?
The cast face is open-textured, so it keys plaster well. Whether a wall is plastered, rendered or left fair-faced is a specification decision for your project.
On site
How should bricks be stacked and stored on site?
Stack on firm level ground, keep the stacks square and off wet soil, and do not build them so high that the lower courses take damage. Cover them if the units will sit for a long spell before use.
What happens if units arrive damaged?
Check the load on arrival and raise any damage at the point of delivery rather than after the vehicle has left, so it can be recorded and dealt with.