Browse Forums Building A New House 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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