Browse Forums Building A New House Re: 1st time builder- need help with bricks!!! 32Dec 08, 2008 9:26 pm nh and joles – I am so sorry if I have got you guys worried =(
I thought it may be useful if I tell the whole story: I called Austral Deer Park centre this arvo and asked for the addresses of the houses that use nougat. And since I still live in Canberra at the moment, I also requested for the addresses in Canberra. The person at Austral Deer Park called me back and recommended me to call the Austral Brick Canberra to get the Canberra addresses. I then called Austral Brick Canberra and asked for nougat addresses. I drove past it on my way home from work and took a few pictures. Nougat in ACT and Nougat in VIC – according to Austral Deer Park is the same and hence he recommended me to call the Austral Canberra and request for the addresses. But when I saw the brick, I was quite worried about the ‘dark spots’ and hence I posted the pic to ask for the experts’ opinions. I wouldn’t imagine its only the Canberra Austral Nougat bricks that have dark spots? I am confused too atm, or probably I should ring up Austral Brick Canberra again tomorrow and ask for another address and see if this other address show any dark spot? Happy to discuss. Stephen Williams Landing Stage 10 - Kingwell Neighbourhood Re: 1st time builder- need help with bricks!!! 33Dec 08, 2008 9:35 pm Stephen,
That's fine. I was more surprised than anything. It does look like there isn't that many bricks that are dark. It wouldn't bother me around the sides, but wouldn't be overly keen on the facade. Like I said, I think a quick chat with the brickie would minimise how much of the dark ends are seen. I still think they look great though. And thanks so much for taking the pic. Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: 1st time builder- need help with bricks!!! 34Dec 08, 2008 10:16 pm Hi, We're another couple of "nougat-ites" These bricks were chosen for the 2 unrendered sides of our home to be the best neutral match with the render (Hayme's "MedaIIion Stoneware" - a little "darker and dirtier" than paperbark) and paperbark windows.
I'll try to drop into Austral tomorrow and find out what the story is. Does anyone know if Austral nougat bricks sold in SA are trucked over from the eastern states or produced locally? Anyway, it seems there's no guarantee the colour we were happy with a few months ago is the one we'll be getting now Alas, more homework! Cheers zeke Hey, has anyone else noticed the aspects of the build we worry about lots turn out to be OK and the things we're a bit complacent about turn around and bite us? I guess the only solution is to worry lots about everything and share the worry around a bit....if I'm going to have a nervous breakdown, why shouldn't the ss have one too? Re: 1st time builder- need help with bricks!!! 35Dec 09, 2008 7:34 pm hey well i have choosen the parchment brick with the standard grey mortor and grey roof tiles and it looks fine.. i was going to upgrade to the white mortor but as im only 20 years old it thought stuff it, and to be honest i reckon it looks fine.. ive had heaps of comments that it looks even better... once i find out how to attach photos to this forum i will do for use too have a look....
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