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Three rectangular common bricks in different colours are stacked. The top brick is light grey with a textured surface, the middle common brick is brown, and the bottom one is dark grey. Each brick has a rough, unfinished texture that brings an organic feel to any design aesthetic.
Common Colour Variations in Dry Press Common Bricks

Common Bricks Are Our Biggest Seller

In Australia, both clay and concrete common bricks are widely used in construction due to their durability and versatility.

  • Clay Common Bricks: Clay Commons are traditional bricks made from natural clay. These bricks are known for their excellent thermal mass, providing natural insulation by retaining heat in winter and staying cool in summer, making them an energy-efficient choice. They are often used for foundation work or rendering.
  • Concrete Common Bricks: Concrete Commons are prized for their strength, uniformity, and affordability. They are often used in load-bearing walls and foundations.  Concrete commons are also a great choice for areas that are near the ocean as they are exposure-grade and can tolerate the salty sea air.

 

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Why Common Bricks

Common bricks are an essential component for construction projects, available primarily in two materials: concrete and clay.

  • Concrete common bricks are robust and have an exposure grade rating and are suited for structural purposes.
  • Clay common bricks still offer structural durability often they are preferred for their aesthetic qualities and are offered in standard sizes as well as a range of other commonly used sizes.

These bricks cater to a wide range of construction needs, from backyard projects to large scale buildings, and are particularly useful for DIYers, builders, and bricklayers.

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Features and Benefits of Clay Common Bricks:

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Benefit: Clay bricks have high thermal mass, which helps in regulating indoor temperatures by absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night. This natural insulation reduces the need for artificial heating and cooling, leading to energy savings.

Benefit: Clay bricks offer a natural, timeless look that enhances the visual appeal of buildings. They come in a variety of colours and textures, allowing for diverse architectural styles and designs.

Benefit: Clay bricks are highly durable and can withstand harsh weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, without deteriorating. This longevity makes them a cost-effective choice over the long term.

Benefit: Clay bricks require minimal maintenance compared to other building materials. They resist pests, mould, and fire, ensuring the structural integrity of buildings with little upkeep.

Benefit: Clay is a natural material that can be sourced sustainably. Additionally, clay bricks can be recycled and reused, contributing to environmentally friendly construction practices.

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Features and Benefits of Concrete Common Bricks:

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Benefit: Concrete bricks are exceptionally strong and can bear heavy loads, making them ideal for load-bearing walls and foundations. Their robustness ensures the structural stability of buildings.

Benefit: Concrete bricks are manufactured to precise dimensions, ensuring uniformity in construction. This consistency facilitates easier and faster building processes, reducing labor costs and time.

Benefit: Concrete bricks can be produced in various shapes, sizes, and finishes, offering flexibility in design and construction. They can be tailored to specific architectural requirements.

Benefit: Concrete bricks are non-combustible and provide excellent fire resistance. This safety feature makes them a preferred choice for building fire-safe structures. Concrete Commons are also exposure grade.

When to use exposure-grade bricks? 
  • Within 1 kilometre of a surf coast
  • Within 100 meters of a non-surf coast
  • In areas where walls are exposed to salts in the groundwater, adjacent material, or soils
  • For retaining walls
  • Below the damp proof course in a wall

Benefit: Concrete bricks are generally more affordable than clay bricks, especially for large-scale projects. Their cost-effectiveness makes them a popular choice for both residential and commercial construction.

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Common Bricks
The image shows a 110mm Litec Common Brick, featuring a light grey textured surface with six oval openings. Its dimensions are 230 mm in length, 110 mm in width, and 162 mm in height.
110mm Litec Common Brick
A 110mm Betta Brick, a rectangular grey building block with dimensions of 230mm in length, 110mm in width, and 76mm in height.
110mm Betta Brick
On a plain white background sits a rectangular orange-red Commons Paint Grade Extruded clay brick, which features three circular holes.
Commons Paint Grade Extruded
The Common Party Wall Brick 119 is a red rectangular clay brick with several round holes on its top surface, displayed against a white background.
Common Party Wall Brick 119
The product, Common Party Wall Brick 76, showcases eleven circular indentations on its top surface and is presented on a plain white background. Its rectangular form has a rough texture that emphasises its functional and simplistic design.
Common Party Wall Brick 76
The Common Schooner 119, featuring its distinctive rough texture and holes on top, is displayed against a plain white background.
Common Schooner 119
A red Commons Scratch brick with a textured surface and hollow cavities sits against a white background, resembling an everyday piece from the commons.
Commons Scratch
A Commons Universal red clay brick with a rectangular shape and holes on the top surface rests on a pristine white background, resembling an everyday item found at a bustling commons.
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If you are looking for more than just Austral Bricks for your next project MD Brick has you covered.

Austral bricks are our biggest selling brick at MD Brick, but we know builders, architects, landscape architects and interior designers are often looking for something with a unique aesthetic or characteristic to them.

We want to help our customers find the best bricks for their project, and this is why we supply more than just the big brands. Our expertise and dedicated service will give you peace of mind when choosing your bricks. Contact us for more help with your bricks.

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