Finding the Right Brick Suppliers: What to Look for and Why
Choosing the right bricks for your construction, renovation or landscaping project is a decision that impacts not only the aesthetic appeal but also the longevity and structural integrity of your work.
With a myriad of brick manufactures and brick suppliers available, navigating brick suppliersrequires careful consideration, especially to help avoid overwhelm. This guide will walk you through the essential factors to look for and why partnering with the right supplier is crucial for your project's success.
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Sustainable Architecture: The Environmental Benefits of Decorative Bricks
As a family-owned business since 1945, Krause Bricks has upheld a commitment to traditional craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability, ensuring that each brick reflects our dedication to quality and the environment.
As such, our handcrafted decorative bricks offer a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility through natural composition and energy efficiency. Choosing our carbon-neutral clay bricks is a natural choice if you’re looking for limitless creative options, while reducing ongoing costs such as heating.
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The Durability and Benefits of Australian-Made Bricks
When you're planning a build, whether it's your dream home or a new commercial project, the materials you choose make a world of difference. You want something that looks great, performs brilliantly, and stands the test of time. That's where Australian-made bricks like Krause Bricks truly shine. Forget fads and temporary fixes; we're talking about a building material with a heritage of strength and a future of sustainability.
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Unique ways designers have used architectural bricks in Australia
Australia’s design landscape has long embraced the timeless appeal of brick. But when it comes to architectural bricks, we’re seeing a new wave of innovation that goes far beyond the traditional red façade. From bold geometric forms to intricate textures and unexpected colours, brick architecture is proving to be a powerful tool for designers looking to make a lasting impact.
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Your Guide to Australian Bricks: Sizes, Standards, and Specifications
Choosing the right bricks for your construction project requires careful consideration. In Australia, bricks are a popular building material, known for their durability, aesthetics, and excellent thermal performance. This guide will explore the key aspects of Australian brick sizes and the diverse range of options available.
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Clay Bricks vs. Concrete Bricks
When comparing fired clay and concrete bricks, it's clear to us that clay bricks offer a superior combination of durability, fire resistance, thermal performance, soundproofing, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. While both materials have their own advantages, fired clay bricks such as those produced in Stawell, Victoria by Krause Bricks, provide a more sustainable, resilient, and visually appealing solution for building your dream home.
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Why thin bricks aren't the budget killer you thought they were
When it comes to building or renovating, the aesthetic appeal of a thin brick is undeniable. However, homeowners and builders often shy away from incorporating thin bricks due to their perceived high cost. While this aspect can sometimes be true (especially if you go down the custom route) this is not always the case and we're here to dispel the myth that thin bricks are always a budget-breaker.
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Creating a Biophilic Oasis
Biophilic design is a growing trend in architecture and landscape design, which seeks to incorporate elements of nature into built environments to enhance our overall well-being. By making a conscious effort to increase the amount of natural elements in our space, we can achieve a similar effect, while also retaining everything we love about the modern world.
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Understanding the Differences: Bricks, Brick Tiles, and Krause Klad
The hardest decision in any new build or renovation project can be determining which building material to roll with, as ultimately the outcome will significantly impact both the aesthetics and functionality of a project. At Krause Bricks, we understand that selecting the right material is important, so let’s delve into the distinctions between traditional bricks, brick tiles, and our innovative Krause Klad cladding.
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Three Generations of Krause Bricks
For nearly eight decades, Krause Bricks has been synonymous with excellence in Australian brickmaking. Founded in 1945, it has evolved through three generations of master brick makers, each contributing and developing the business in their own way. Let us introduce to you the three Krause men who have shaped Krause Bricks into the company it is today; Jack Krause, Patrick Krause, and Klynton Krause.
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How to Calculate the Number of Bricks Needed Per Square Metre
One of the most critical steps in your brick project is accurately determining how many bricks you'll need. Ordering too few can delay your project, while ordering too many can be a waste of money. Here’s some straightforward steps you can take to help calculate the number of bricks you’ll need per square metre (sq m).
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How to Feature Handmade Bricks Inside and Outside Your Home
The outside of your home serves as your first impression, so it’s important to curate the tone for what lies within. Here are some ways you can utilise handmade artisan bricks outside the home.
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Seven reasons to select Krause Emperor Bricks for your next project.
Whether you’re designing your dream home, adding a feature wall to an existing space or giving the facade of your house a much-needed facelift, choosing the right material can be a tricky process. In this article we’ve broken down seven key reasons why homeowners, architects and builders select Krause Emperor Bricks time and time again.
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Why Handmade Bricks and Tiles Still Have a Place in Contemporary Design
In an era dominated by mass-produced building materials, handmade brick tiles and bricks offer a refreshing alternative to any space. Loved for their warmth, character and timeless appeal, architects and designers are time and time again resorting back to these heritage building blocks as the first choice for their projects.
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The Iconic RM Williams Stores Get a Stylish Makeover with Krause Emperor Facing Tiles
Iconic Australian bootmaker RM Williams recently unveiled a new in-store experience for their retail spaces. At the heart of this new look are hand-crafted Krause Emperor facing tiles in Ghost, which combine with other thoughtfully selected materials to provide a rugged yet sophisticated in-store backdrop.
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Krause x Alba Clovelly Beach House
When imagining traditional beach houses, there are a few details that spring to mind for many – be that generous lashings of natural light, specks of turquoise detailing to evoke seafoam and of course crisp whites to provide contrast and a sense of calm. The Alba in Clovelly Beach, NSW is in fact not a traditional beach house.
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Habitat Easy Street: A Masterpiece of Innovation, Timelessness, and Sustainability
At first glance, it’s abundantly clear that the newly established Habitat Easy Street precinct in Northern NSW is something special. Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this cleverly designed village blends residential and retail together for a hybrid location to live, work, eat and play.
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The Transformative Power of a Neutral Brick: Krause Bricks in Ghost
The Krause Bricks range has no shortage of variety when it comes to shape, size, texture or colour, but we would be remiss to not mention a favourite when it comes to projects requiring a modern, yet timeless neutral: the Krause Emperor Bricks in Ghost.
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Exploring the Timeless Artistry of Brick Bonds
Brickwork has been an essential element in architectural design for centuries, gracing our cities and towns with enduring charm and strength. But have you ever wondered why some brick walls look distinctively captivating while others seem more utilitarian? The secret lies in the way the bricks are laid and arranged - a creative practice known as brick bonding.
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The Impact of Choosing a Hand-Made Brickmaker
Too often, large brick suppliers adopt a “mass-market” approach which revolves around creating as much volume as possible. The only way to do this is via machine-made bricks manufactured in large quantities.
This may be cheaper for the end-user, but it comes at another cost; this approach can result in poorer quality results and material wastage. Aesthetically, this approach also limits brick options to more uniform and basic styles.
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