#second hand bricks

When you are buying bricks, keep in mind the following points to get good quality bricks in Sydney. • Bricks should be purchased at kilns which are not located on waterlogged areas and salty earth. • Bricks should be completely burnt without being vitrified and should be in cheery and deep red colour. • They should be uniform in shape and size with sharp and parallel faces and square edges. • Bricks’ texture must be homogeneous and should emit a ringing sound on being struck together. • 20% of water only to be absorbed in the bricks after 24-hour emersion in cold water. • They should have a minimum crushing strength of 105 kg per sq. cm when tested. • The size of the bricks should be checked. The optimal size is 9”x 4-3/8”x 2-11/16”. • Undersized bricks will pose problems during construction. • Bricks should not emit a substantial amount of whiteness (efflorescence). • Samples of materials are required in the sites to fulfill your need before the complete order comes. You should also check the bricks completely with the sample ones before accepting the delivery.