To meet the needs of a growing population, an estimated 45,000 new homes will be built in Buckinghamshire by 2033. That’s a lot of bricks!
Unless you are an architect or builder, you may have given little thought to bricks. A brick is a brick isn’t it? You’d be surprised!
Selecting Bricks – Blending In or Standing Out
Certain areas of the country are known for using locally sourced building materials. This determines the colour of brickwork. As an example, Cotswold bricks have a pale grey colour that matches the local stone. Red bricks would look completely out of place in a Cotswold village.
Architects often want to make a statement and bricks can be one element that is used for impact. Grey is currently in vogue, but the client may prefer a Anthracite Stock (All About Bricks), Abbey Grey (Chamwood Forest Brick) or Aldridge Grey (Ibstone) to a pale Cotswold brick.
If you are having an extension built, you usually want it to blend in with the rest of your home. This means matching the colour and style with existing brickwork. Then there is fitting in with your community. This is particularly important in conservation areas.
Single colour bricks provide a block of colour, whilst others come in a variety of shades and tones. Some are smooth, whilst others have a textured finish. There are rustic ranges and even reclaimed bricks, to help you achieve a desired look. Then there’s the creative names, even a red brick is called something inspiring like Autumn Fern Blend (Baggeridge) or Berry Multi (Bovingdon Brickworks).
Sending Brick Samples
So, we’ve established that a house builder, architect or developer has plenty of choice when it comes to bricks. Like paint or fabric swatches, they want samples in order to compare and decide. It’s one thing sending a fabric swatch through the post, but how do you package a brick sample?
Boxes for Brick Samples
Aylesbury Box Company has come up with a solution. Working with local brick companies, we’ve designed a robust, reinforced brick box. Integrated carry handles make it easier to carry and the plain format can be printed with company designs.
We’ve also worked on a tile or brick display case. The idea is to have an easy, yet professional method of transporting bricks to exhibitions, client meetings or architect’s studios, where they can be opened up and displayed.
Get in touch if you would like to find out more about robust cardboard boxes for brick (or tile) samples.
