buy bricks matching the old ones?

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  1. James H

    James H Well-Known Member

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    Hi is it possible to find some bricks that matches my old house bricks as much as possible? Just something similar will be good. I'm just not sure where I should start with in terms of searching. thanks
     

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  2. twistedstats

    twistedstats Well-Known Member

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    Have you tried taking a brick with you and go to a brickyard?
     
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    Get the rep fro Austral Bricks or PGH to come and see you.
     
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    The bricks are mixed colours so will need to bring samples of each colour if go to a brickyard.

    Alternatively, a decent brickie will take one look and know what brand and type they are straight away.
     
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  6. mikey7

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    I took my brick to PGH and looked at their display walls. Was pretty easy to find, but just be aware they may not be identical as PGH changed their kilns ~12 years ago.

    They also have me a list of places that sell their bricks locally. Most would only sell in mass bulk to companies, but managed to sweet talk one to deliver me 3,600 for $1.22/brick (my bricks are expensive).

    The prices varied between $2.10/brick and $1.22/brick. Make sure you shop around.
     
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  7. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    Drive around, find a house made of same bricks, knock on door and make an unsolicited purchase of the house. Knock down house and take bricks.

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  8. James H

    James H Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the infomation and pricing
     
    James H, 13th Jan, 2017
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