What is a Face Brick?
Face brick is the term used for brick that isn’t needed just for the structure, but also for the look, energy efficiency and value.
You’ve likely seen face brick on homes, commercial buildings, fireplaces, backsplashes, entry walls/gates, multifamily developments, retail developments and schools/universities.
Face Brick Suppliers In South Africa
Roma Bricks
Address: Farm Eenzaamheid, Balmoral, 1037, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 13 680 2003
Bricks For Africa
Address: Stand 8 & 9, Hathorn Ave, Maryvale, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 11 640 2588
AA Bricks
Address: 137 Ellman St, Sunderland Ridge, Pretoria, 0157, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 666 8948
Cabrico
Address: Bottelary Rd, Koelenhof, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 865 2070
Union Bricks
Address: 8 Hillside Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
Phone: +27 71 363 7134
Bricks For Africa
Address: 432 Modderfontein Rd, Dorelan, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 882 4160
Brick Warehouse
Address: Unit 7, Beyers Office Park, 4210 Bosbok Road, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2150, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 10 593 0837
African Brick Centre PE
Address: 208 Willow Rd, Fairview, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 41 368 5697
CLAYVILLE BRICK
Address: 128 Kruger Rd, President Park AH, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 10 495 6000
Corobrik (Mobeni Sales Centre)
Address: S Coast Rd, Mobeni, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 469 0105
Corobrik (JHB Regional Office)
Address: Dick Kemp St, Meadowdale, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 871 8600
Ideal Brick Centre
Address: 909 Umgeni Rd, Morningside, Berea, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 61 131 3682
Sterkfontein Bricks (Pty) Ltd
Address: Portion 16 of Sterkfontein Farm , Apollo Road, Olifantsfontein, 1666, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 206 8904
Who is the largest brick manufacturer in South Africa?
Corobrik (Pty) Ltd
Corobrik (Pty) Ltd was established in Durban in 1902. From small beginnings, Corobrik has evolved into the major South African manufacturer, distributor and marketer of clay bricks, clay pavers and a range of building materials.
What size are face bricks in South Africa?
There is a rough ratio of length to width of 2:1 and an aspect ratio of height to width of 0,7 in the standard or imperial brick of 222mm long x 106mm wide x 73mm high; when used with a 12mm mortar joint, the following formats are applicable: The format size becomes 234 x 118 x 85mm.
Is face brick expensive?
People generally beleive that it is more expensive to use face bricks or semi-face bricks for building because it does cost more per brick. This is however a misconception as not all the requirements are taken into account.
Is there a shortage of bricks in South Africa?
Critical shortages of building and construction materials, including cement, steel, bricks and timber, are suffocating the sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 lockdown and diminishing its impact on the recovery of the economy
How long does a brick face last?
A brick veneer house can last 50-100 years if made with the best quality material.