Bricks and Pavers

1 Bricks and Pavers2021 Victorian CollectionBricks and Pavers What s inside 1 New Arrivals p 2 Brick collection p 3 Paver collection p 4 Technical Guide p Get in Touch p 548 in 10 new homes are built with brickKnown for our ever-dependable products and services, Austral Bricks is backed by an exclusive 100-year warranty, so you can be confident your investment is in safe in 1908, Austral Bricks have been leading the way in brick manufacturing and design for over 100 years. It is no surprise we have an enduring relationship with our customers, and we are consistently chosen by leading builders, and world-class architects and and operated in Australia, Austral Bricks manufactures Bricks in Australia, for Australians, designed to meet the demands of the harsh Australian presence extends globally, with our Bricks being consistently chosen by the world s most inspiring architects and designers to construct iconic architecture everywhere from Hong Kong to Amsterdam.

2 Plus, we have a design studio open on Fifth Avenue, New s leading brick manufacturer 76 Brick is simply beautiful 100 years of style guaranteedMany of the most beautiful buildings and streetscapes are built with brick. With their inherent and unmatched beauty, it s no wonder Bricks are consistently the #1 choice of material in Australia.*The world s most inspiring architects and designers consistently choose brick for everything from world class projects to experimental ideas. Brick has been used to construct iconic and magnificent homes and buildings including The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, the Merri Creek Home in Melbourne, and Aesop in Hong , the beauty of brick is timeless.

3 Your home says a lot about who you are, so don t settle for short-term fads like lightweight board that are guaranteed to date quickly, look tired as they age and come with a limited product warranty. Bricks have enduring style that, when backed with a 100-year warranty, is guaranteed to look stylish forever. *External Cladding in New Dwellings Services The inspiration and expertise you need Seamlessly visualise your dream home With our comprehensive series of colour and style palettes, skillfully curated from the huge range of Brickworks building materials available, you can select a thoughtful and stylish scheme for any house, whether it s cutting edge contemporary or more traditionally expert design consultants can talk you through colour and style swatches in a friendly one-to-one session.

4 Helping you pick a scheme you love for your Artificial Intelligence and digital technology, you re now able to experience colours, forms and profiles with our online colour visualisation tool. iVisualise helps make selection seamless and simple whether you re looking for a more traditional product, or something more new and upgraded iVisualise tool will guide you on designing for your dream home. It s all at the touch of a your one on one colour appointmentVisit. our online colour visualisation tool Visit. Value Brick is the only material that will continue to make you money now, and in the future.

5 Your building material is the most important decision you will make when building your new home, so you want to be confident you are making the right the minute you choose to build your home with brick, your decision will start paying dividends. In fact, building with brick will increase the value of your home by 10% which could be up to $130,000*. Ask yourself, what is a 10% increase in the value of your home worth to you?Whether you are building an investment property, your first home, or your forever home, don t you want to build with the material that is going to provide the biggest return on your investment?

6 Low Maintenance Bricks require zero maintenance, meaning you have one less thing to worry about. Bricks don t fade, rot, rust or decay, meaning they remain completely weatherproof, durable and attractive forever without you having to lift a research conducted by the Queensland Department of Housing has shown that building with brick can save you thousands of dollars in reduced maintenance bills, making them a one-off investment that will immediately start giving you back time and time is precious, don t waste it on lightweight materials that require consistent attention and maintenance to retain their aesthetics and durability.

7 If you build with lightweight materials, prepare for high lifecycle costs that will require you to spend time and money on: Painting and repainting, Coating, Rendering, Varnishing, Sealing, Repair and , whether this is an investment property, your first home, or your forever home, ask yourself, do you have time and money to spend on maintenance?Energy Efficient A home built with brick helps you do your bit for a more sustainable planet, while reducing you bills by up to 40% win-win!The importance of building a sustainable home for the future is only growing.

8 Eight years of independent research conducted by The University of Newcastle has proven that when it comes to energy efficiency, brick performs the best and lightweight materials perform the worst. In fact, brick will save you up to $500 every year that would otherwise be spent on energy bills and maintenance if you built with lighter weight materials*. Over 10 years, that s a saving of $5,000 with no effort from and Safety Unlike other materials, Bricks are fireproof when you build with brick, you are protecting your investment and your loved lot of time, effort and money goes into building your dream home, so you wouldn t risk losing it by building with lightweight materials that are not resistant to fire.

9 Bricks are fireproof, which means they are not flammable, not combustible and do not risk of bushfires are increasing, and Australians are all too familiar with the devastation they can cause. Brick is the only material to satisfy the requirements of The Australian Standard AS 3959 2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas, giving you the confidence that your home is safe and durable for your Sustainable If you want a sustainable home Bricks are the only choice. Building a sustainable home has never been more important.

10 There are 3 ways that building with brick will make your home more sustainable both now, and into the future:1. Reduced household emissions building with brick helps you use less energy, which means you can save you up to 2 tonnes of carbon pollution every year!*2. Can be reused or recycled Unlike other building materials, Bricks recycle well. Reusing building materials saves about 95% of the energy used to manufacture them, which would otherwise be Carbon neutral - Austral Bricks are the first in Australia to have certified carbon neutral Bricks , as certified against the Australian Government s National Carbon Offset Standard.