Build your future
with style
2016 Catalogue
Weather
Resistant
Fire
Resistant
Durable
Material
Low
Maintenance
Easy
Installation
Natural
Design
Superior
Thermal
Properties
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Contents
How to select your bricks
3
Brick Ranges
4
Distinction Series
Stadium Collection
Adapt
Settlers Collection
Reference Guide
Earth
Foundation
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Classic
18
Painter Bricks
20
Selection Centres
22
Mortar, that finishing touch
24
How to select
your bricks
Designing your new home is an exciting experience as you discover the
multitude of design ideas at your disposal. The NZ Brick Distributors team will
help to make the experience as satisfying as possible.
Ten tips for selecting your bricks 25
Delivery AND maintenance advice
26
Design for a sustainable future
27
Monier and Austral Bricks are made from natural materials
that are kiln fired to lock in their colour and strength for life.
The composition of the raw materials as well as the firing
process may cause each run to differ. The resulting colour
variation is inherent in the process and part of the appeal of
our natural products.
Volume 3 2015
Front Cover: Enzo / Distinction Series
Due to this, below are a number of tools available to you. We
recommend you use at least three of these:
Brochures and Website – a great way to narrow down
your selection but remember colours and textures are only
indicative.
Sample Boards – some builders have sample boards in
their offices, these are a good way to view the bricks.
Selection Centres – visit a NZ Brick Distributors
Selection Centre to view display walls. We also have tools
such as window joinery and roof colour swatches to help
with your selection.
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BRONZE 110mm
Sample Packs – you can request a sample from us which
we can send to you. This will be from the current batch and
will give a good indication of brick colour.
Recently Constructed Houses – we can provide you
a list of recently constructed houses that you can view from
the street.
Considering a blended brick? Be aware we
endeavour to always show a light and dark brick however
the final blend will not be in equal proportions and there will
be a range of colours between the light and dark.
Consider your mortar colour and joint finish
as this can have a dramatic affect on your homes overall
appearance. See page 24 of this catalogue for more advice
on mortar colour and joint finishes.
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Distinction
Series
PEARL
CAVIAR
ENZO
PHANTOM
Spanish innovation,
elegance, class.
Pearl
Caviar
Enzo
Phantom
Aston
Bentley
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CAVIAR
Distinguish your home with the new Distinction Series.
Defying the possibilities of brick manufacture, the Distinction
Series provides whiter whites, blacker blacks and true greys
never before seen in bricks. With their unparalleled quality,
this truly distinctive range is sure to provide a striking finish
to any project.
Designed and manufactured in Spain, the Distinction Series
offers what no other brick can.
Tip
Caviar and Phantom have
specific cleaning requirements.
Ask your bricklayer to carefully
follow the directions on the
pallet to ensure your bricks
look brilliant.
ASTON
Brick Sizes:
Caviar & Pearl available in:
290mm x 76mm x 70mm
Enzo, Phantom, Aston & Bentley
available in: 230mm x 119mm x 70mm
NZ Brick Distributors recommend using
a raked joint with the Distinction Series.
BENTLEY
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
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Stadium
Collection
A large format block
which makes an
instant impression.
Albany Cream
Geographe Limestone
Federation Limestone
Kingston
Geographe Limestone
Crafted with the finest grade materials and finished with
unsurpassed precision, these striking bricks are available for the
first time in 70mm which allows them to be laid on a standard
foundation footing.
At 2.5 times the size of a standard brick, these blocks will truly set
your new home apart.
The Stadium Collection delivers four stunning signature colours
with a range of textured finishes that will make an instant and
lasting impression.
Tip
These bricks may be susceptible
to Vanadium Staining. It is a natural
occurrence and will disappear over
time. To speed up this process a
simple solution may be applied.
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Albany Cream
Geographe Limestone
Federation Limestone
Kingston
Brick Size:
70mm block (290 x 162 x 70mm)
90mm block (290 x 162 x 90mm)
NZ Brick Distributors recommend the
use of a lightly raked mortar joint for
all Stadium Collection blocks.
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
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Adapt
The Adapt series heralds new
ground in brick manufacture
and provides a sharp new look
for today’s architecture.
EROS
CRATUS
Barley
A sharp new look for
today’s architecture.
Eros
Cratus
Barley
Gaia
Bronze
Family Place provides accommodation and support for
families whose children are undergoing treatment for
cancer at Christchurch Hospital.
Following the 2011 earthquake, NZBD donated the bricks to
rebuild their Central City building.
Bronze
Colour, texture and size. These
three components have the ability
to significantly alter the overall look
of your home. The adapt Series
provides a broad range of colours
and textures in the modern one and
a half size.
These finishes not only look
stylish and modern, but retain all
the durable, technical properties
associated with clay bricks. The
Adapt range of bricks look superb
in their own right, or they can be
used to compliment other bricks,
Designa Schist or Designa Basalt.
GAIA
Tip
Some bricks require a rolled
joint in order to enhance their
appearance. Please ensure
you inform your bricklayer of
the appropriate joint type for
your chosen brick.
Brick Size:
230mm x 119mm x 70mm
NZ Brick Distributors is proud to
support and be associated with
the NZ Child Cancer Foundation.
NZ Brick Distributors recommend using
a raked joint on Gaia. All other Adapt
products should use a rolled joint.
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
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BRONZE
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Settlers
Collection
Coach House GREY
Warm natural
colours bring a
classic elegance.
Coach House Grey
Autumn Blend
Tip
Bricks have stood the test of
time. This natural product is not
only an extremely safe cladding
system, but an environmentally
responsible one too.
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Coach House GREY
Our Settlers Collection of bricks reflects the character of the
early craftsman’s product. Combining bold natural colours with a
rough textured finish, these bricks are the perfect complement
to the New Zealand environment.
Whether you’re building in the country or city, the Settlers
Collection is sure to make your house a home and provide a
cosy setting for your family.
Coach House Grey
Brick Size:
230mm x 76mm x 70mm
NZ Brick Distributors recommend using
a raked joint with the Settlers Collection.
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
Autumn Blend
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Reference Guide
Brick
Mortar
Joint Type
Mortar
Colour
Colour
Through/Slurry
Brick Grade
Solar
Reflectivity
Solar
Absorbance
Distinction Series
Pearl
Colour Through
FBS Plain
N
Light
Caviar
Colour Through
FBS Plain
Y
Dark
Enzo
Colour Through
FBS Plain
N
Light
Phantom
Colour Through
FBS Plain
Y
Dark
Aston
Colour Through
FBS Plain
N
Medium
Bentley
Colour Through
FBS Plain
N
Medium
Kingston
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Albany Cream
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Light
Federation Limestone
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Light
Geographe Limestone
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Light
Stadium Collection
Adapt
Notes
Solar Absorbance Rating
Solar absorbance is a measure of the amount of
solar energy or heat that passes into a material. Solar
absorbance relies on colour, no matter what the
use. Dark materials have a higher solar absorbance
and will absorb more solar energy. Choosing lighter
coloured bricks will reduce the amount of heat energy
entering your home.
NZ Brick Distributors has classified all brick colours
as light, medium and dark on the basis of their solar
absorbance. These categories can be used in energy
efficiency verification software.
Solar Absorbance Rating Legend
<0.475
Light
EROS
Rolled
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Light
0.475 – 0.70
Medium
CRATUS
Rolled
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Light
>0.70
Dark
Barley
Rolled
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Light
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Slurry
FBS Textured
Y
Dark
Coach House Grey
Colour Through
FBS Textured
Y
Medium
Autumn Blend
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Oak
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Malt
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Dover
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Light
Gypsy Rose
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Dark
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Colour Through
FBS Textured
Y
Medium
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Light
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Dark
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
GAIA
Bronze
Rolled
Settlers Collection
Earth
Grange
Rolled
Colonial Red
Solar Reflectivity Rating
Solar Reflectance is the inverse of solar absorbance
and is a measure of a materials ability to bounce
back radiation, that is, to reflect sunlight. A lighter
colour will have higher heat reflection than a darker
one, but will not necessarily produce more glare or
light reflection. It is possible to get a surface with low
solar absorbance and low light reflection.
Solar Reflectance Rating Legend
Solar Reflectivity <37%
Y = Yes
N = No
Classic
Roma
Stonewash
Rolled
Sand
St George
Rolled
Foundation
Emerald
Stone Beige
Rolled
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Alpine
Rolled
Slurry
FBS Textured
N
Light
Colour Through
FBS Textured
N
Medium
Electrum
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Brick Grades refer to chipping tolerances as per
ASTM C216-15.
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Earth
Capture the
natural beauty of
the environment.
Dover
Malt
Oak
Grange
Colonial Red
Gypsy Rose
Tip
Bricks are one of the most cost
effective cladding options available.
Being extremely low maintenance,
brick will also cost you less than
other claddings in years to come.
GRANGE
This unique collection captures the essence of modern living
with colours and textures that open up many possibilities. Use
them on their own to create a spacious oasis or blend them in
with other materials such as plaster over brick, Designa Schist or
Designa Basalt to make an individual statement of style.
Either way you will be amazed how one brick offers so many
possibilities.
Dover
Malt
Oak
Grange
Colonial Red
GYPSY ROSE
Brick Size:
230mm x 76mm x 70mm
NZ Brick Distributors recommend
using a rolled joint with Grange.
A raked joint should be used for
all other Earth products.
Photographs should be considered
indicative of colour and texture only.
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GRANGE
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Foundation
With a range of colours and textures
the Foundation range will form
the background of all those family
photos for years to come.
Offering a wide range
of looks, this range
allows for a unique and
distinctive home for you
and your family.
Emerald
Stone Beige
Alpine
Electrum
Tip
Diverse bricks for
diverse lifestyles.
Clay bricks will not fade over
time. Other products, such as
concrete bricks will fade and
must be sealed. Brick Size:
230mm x 76mm x 70mm
Emerald
Stone Beige
Alpine
Electrum
NZ Brick Distributors recommend
using a raked joint with Emerald and
Electrum. A rolled joint must be used
with Alpine and Stone Beige.
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
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ELECTRUM
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Classic
Quintessential
bricks that stand
the test of time.
St George
Roma
Stonewash
Sand
Tip
ST GEORGE
A new range never before seen in New Zealand.
The Classic range provides a variety of distinctive products
to create a beautiful, timeless aesthetic.
Bricks are a natural product and as such may vary
from the images you see in this brochure. We have a
number of tools available to help with your selection
process as shown on page 3 of this brochure.
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St George
Roma
Stonewash
SAND
Brick Size:
230mm x 76mm x 70mm
NZ Brick Distributors recommend
using a rolled joint with Stonewash
and St George. A raked joint may be
used on Roma and Sand.
Photographs should be considered indicative
of colour and texture only.
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Designa
Schist
Designa
Basalt
Painter Bricks
Can’t find the colour you want?
One of the greatest benefits of clay bricks is the extremely low
maintenance required to keep them looking as good as the day they were
laid for year to come.
SINGLE HEIGHT – SMOOTH
Clay bricks are colourfast so will not fade with age. However, should you
desire a colour which we are unable to produce, you may elect to paint
over a cost effective brick to achieve the exact aesthetic you desire.
With a range of textures and sizes available, painting over bricks can
produce a unique look in exactly the colour tone you desire.
SINGLE HEIGHT – WIRE CUT
The perfect addition to style your home. These distinctive products set your
house apart giving it a unique, personalised appearance.
Make sure you pick up a Stone Collection brochure from one of our New Zealand Selection Centres
or phone 0800 BRICKS to have one posted to you.
1½ HEIGHT – WIRE CUT
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Design
your future
with style.
The Answer to TC2 & TC3 Cladding
Lightweight 18.86kg/m²
Prefinished – No Painting Required
Codemark Certified
Large Format (3,030mm long x 455mm wide)
Smooth & Textured Finishes Available
Perfect for Residential & Light Commercial Buildings
Selection
Centres
Given the significance your brick selection has
in creating the perfect look for your new home
it is important to take your time and view all of
the possibilities.
NZ Brick Distributors has a number of selection centres throughout
New Zealand where you can view all products and speak one-on-one
with an expert.
It is important to match all the components that make up the exterior
of your home. So we have samples of window joinery and roofing in
our selection centres so you can work through your colour scheme
with one of our skilled Customer Service Representatives.
TC3
Certified
Certified
Applicators
Weather
Resistant
Fire
Resistant
Lightweight
Panels
Durable
Material
No Painting
Required
Low
Maintenance
Easy
Installation
Natural
Design
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Ten tips for
selecting your
bricks
Mortar, that
finishing touch
Your choice of mortar colour and joint finish can dramatically change the look
of your home. You might be surprised to know that mortar makes up about
15 percent of the surface area of brickwork. So it’s not surprising that the colour
and finish of mortar joints will affect your perception of a wall.
Mortar Colour Examples
Joint Finish Examples
The below examples use the same brick which illustrates the effect mortar colour can have.
Grey Mortar
Matching Mortar
White Mortar
Rolled
Flush
Raked
Mortar finishes
There are three common mortar finishes. The key to
understanding mortar finishes is sunlight. A raked finish will
cause a deep shadow to form in the mortar joint. This brings
out the horizontal lines of the brickwork (and the vertical lines
to a lesser extent). Rolled joints also create shadow lines,
but much finer and more subtle. A flush joint doesn’t allow
shadow lines to form, giving the wall a more unified look.
Using a mortar colour to match the brick will take this a step
further.
Mortar Colour
Mortar colour is a great way to add your own personal twist
to your home and there are a multitude of options available
to you. The most common mortar colour is mid-grey, often
called “natural”. However mortar can be coloured, usually
by adding powdered or liquid pigments to the mortar as it
is being mixed by the bricklayer. Mortar coloured to match
the brick will give the impression of a large area of colour,
whereas a contrasting mortar colour will highlight the shape
and colour of the bricks.
The type of brick you select plays a part in which type of
mortar joint would work best. Straight edged bricks with a
slurry coat lend themselves to rolled joints where colour
through bricks with rumbled edges are better with a raked
joint. Using a raked joint on some bricks is likely to cause
chipping, which may be unsightly. As such it is important
to adhere to the recommendations on each page of this
catalogue.
Different mortar colours and joint finishes are shown in
our selection centres, ask one of the team to explain the
difference and why we have used different finishes with
different bricks. It is important to discuss both mortar colour
and joint finish with your builder or bricklayer to ensure you
get the look you want.
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Bricks are a natural product and as such there
will be some colour variation between and
within batches
Always blend from three pallets to ensure
colour variation is evenly spread across the wall
Colour Variation
Monier and Austral Bricks clay products are made from
naturally occurring materials that are kiln fired to lock in
their colour and strength for life. The composition of the raw
materials as well as the firing process may cause each run to
differ. The resulting colour variation is inherent in the process
and part of the appeal of natural products.
The product ranges in this brochure and on our website give
a general indication of colour for your preliminary selection.
We recommend you also view current product samples and
look at actual finished houses (we can supply a list) before
making your final selection. Visit one of our selection centres
where our experienced team can help with your choice.
Blending Bricks
Your bricklayer is a professional tradesman and is responsible
for ensuring an even colour distribution. This process is called
blending. Our bricks are partially blended during packing but
this is not sufficient to guarantee a well blended wall. Blending
on site is important whether the bricks are a single colour or
multi-coloured. Blending instructions are on the side of most
packs.
Warranty
Brick colours and textures are indicative only. We do not
warrant that our bricks will match any sample or brochure.
We recommend confirming availability and viewing the latest
batch. All warranty claims against product must be made prior
to the product being laid. Minor chipping and breakages can
occur during delivery and we recommend using this product
for cuts.
Do not lay wet bricks as an accurate indication
of colour variation can not be gauged. Also, a
wet brick may cause efflorescence to appear
Bricks may have been transported up to seven
times prior to them arriving on site. During
this handling chipping may occur. This will not
affect the performance of the brick in any way
If you believe there is an issue please phone
NZ Brick Distributors to organise a site meeting
prior to laying
The industry standard for viewing brickwork
is from 6.1 metres back. Brickwork should be
viewed as an assembly, not brick by brick
Clean as you go. Acid wash is not
recommended. However, if necessary contact
NZ Brick Distributors first
Always use the appropriate mortar joint type.
This will limit chipping and ensure your bricks
appearance is enhanced
It is the responsibility of the bricklayer to ensure
all bricks laid are of acceptable quality
A brick laid is a brick accepted by the
bricklayer and the owner
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Delivery and
maintenance
advice
Design for a
sustainable
future
Delivery
Brick Cleaning and Maintenance
Delivering your bricks is the exciting first step in the
construction process. Here are a few simple guidelines to
help us help you.
One of the appealing factors of brickwork is it requires
very little maintenance once installed. Your bricklayer is
responsible for leaving your brickwork clean at the end of a
job. There are some naturally occurring processes that can
cause marks to appear on your brickwork once installed.
These are easily remedied, generally without the use of
harsh chemicals.
Deliver ahead of time - The first delivery should take
place at least a day before work commences, otherwise
time may be lost on site due to waiting. Give us a
minimum 48 hours notice for all deliveries.
Help us find you - Give a clear street address. Tell us
of any obstacles such as a narrow, dead-end or one-way
street, weight restrictions and clearways. Please tell us
beforehand if there is difficult site access or if the site is
locked.
Placement of bricks - Please make sure we have
any special placement instructions ahead of delivery.
Ensure the ground (including underlying pipes) and
any pavement traversed can sustain this weight. Our
tractors need at least 2.5 m clear width and 2.6 m height
clearance.
Inspect the delivery - Call NZ Brick Distributors
immediately if there are any problems.
The appearance of a brick building can be permanently
spoilt by bad cleaning techniques or by the use of the
incorrect cleaning agents. For this reason, it is important to
ensure that the correct cleaning methods are utilised for the
best results and to help reduce the associated problems
with brick cleaning. Brickwork cleaning and maintenance
advice is available on our website or contact one of our sales
offices.
In recent years there has been growing world-wide concern for energy
conservation, the reduction of greenhouse gases and sustainability.
In Australia, it is estimated that 39% of the end energy
usage in domestic buildings is used for space heating and
cooling (Australian Greenhouse Office 1999). Designing and
constructing an energy efficient house has the potential to
substantially reduce the amount of energy consumed.
NZ Brick Distributors is part of an industry that has spent
over 8 years researching this very subject.
The key findings of the energy efficiency research to
date are:
Lightweight buildings (timber, fibre cement, steel)
are the worst performing buildings across all seasons.
Brick veneer construction performs better than lightweight.
Insulated cavity brick performs the best
The research also reinforces that passive design features
make all the difference, making the most of local climate
conditions to create a more comfortable home while
reducing your power bills.
As well as being the best choice for thermally comfortable
housing, clay bricks are the natural choice because:
Long life. Bricks stand the test of time. The evidence
of that is all around us.
Low maintenance. Face brickwork doesn’t require
special cleaning, painting or protective coatings to
maintain its good looks.
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Durable. Bricks are immensely strong, resisting fire
and impact damage, vermin and termite attack.
Research conducted at the University of Newcastle has
proven that clay brick is a superior building material
in producing thermally comfortable, energy efficient
environments for people to live, work and play. This is
because of the high thermal mass found in clay bricks.
Healthy. Brickwork is inert, emitting virtually no
chemicals or gases.
Reusable. Bricks are one of the few materials that
can be reused (not just recycled) with their original
qualities intact.
A Sustainable Industry
Abundant. Bricks are made from clay and shale,
our planet’s most abundant materials.
Low impact. Our raw material quarries are carefully
controlled to minimise environmental impact and
ensure the land is rehabilitated.
Energy efficient. Most brick production is highly
automated, using clean natural gas in highly
efficient kilns.
Conserving water. Where possible our plants
recycle water and use rainwater collected on site.
Recycling waste. Clay waste and malformed bricks
are recycled back into the manufacturing process.
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New Zealand
Selection Centres
Auckland
956 Great South Rd,
Penrose, Auckland 1642
Tel. 09 579 0166
Tauranga
15 Hynds Rd,
Greerton, Tauranga 3142
Tel. 07 578 7117
Hamilton
59 Vickery St,
Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
Tel. 07 958 4650
Christchurch
1/99 Sawyers Arms Rd,
Papanui, Christchurch 8052
Tel. 03 354 0200
NZ Brick Distributors Ltd.
Head Office
1/99 Sawyers Arms Rd,
Papanui, Christchurch 8052
Tel. 03 354 0200
0800 BRICKS
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A member of
Proudly Supports
Our clay bricks are made from naturally occurring minerals that are kiln fired to lock in their colour and
strength for life. The composition of the raw materials as well as the firing process may cause each run
to differ. The resulting colour variation is inherent in the process and part of the appeal of our natural
products. The product images in our brochures give a general indication of colour for your preliminary
selection. We recommend you also view current product samples before making your final selection.
Printed October 2015.