Question 1

1. How do I choose the best buff bricks for my project?

Accepted Answer

Selecting the right buff bricks involves considering several important factors to achieve the desired aesthetic and ensure suitability for your building. First, determine the colour tone that best complements your design—options range from warm golden hues to softer honey or yellow shades. Next, decide on the texture that suits your style, whether smooth, rustic, or multi-finished, to match or contrast with existing materials. It's also essential to consider whether the bricks need to seamlessly match existing structures, especially in renovation projects or heritage restorations, where colour consistency is key.

To ensure the best match and performance, always request sample bricks and detailed technical specifications from your supplier before making a purchase. Consulting these details helps prevent colour mismatches and confirms the brick’s suitability for structural and weather resistance needs. By carefully assessing these factors, you can select buff bricks that perfectly align with your project's aesthetic requirements and durability standards, ensuring a beautiful, cohesive finish that lasts for years to come.

Question 2

2. Are buff bricks suitable for heritage restoration?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Buff bricks, especially traditional shades like Old English buff bricks, are highly suitable for restoring period and heritage properties. Their authentic colour, surface texture, and appearance allow them to blend seamlessly with existing historic brickwork, maintaining the architectural integrity of the building. When undertaking restoration projects, choosing the right buff bricks ensures a consistent, timeless aesthetic that respects the property's original character. Always consult with suppliers to source matching colours and textures, and consider testing sample bricks to achieve the perfect match. Proper selection of buff bricks not only preserves the visual appeal of heritage buildings but also contributes to their long-term stability and compliance with conservation standards.

Buff bricks

Wienerberger Harvest Brick 65mm Buff

9'' X 3'' Plastic Air Brick Buff

LBC Common Brick 73mm Buff

LBC Hereward Brick 65mm Buff

LBC Honey Brick 65mm Buff

Ibstock Cavendish Dorket Honeygold Brick 65mm Buff

Forterra LBC Milton Buff bricks - 65mm

Forterra LBC Golden Buff London 65mm Brick

TBS Old English Brick 65mm Buff

Ibstock Tradesman Buff Multi Brick 65mm - Pack of 500

Wienerberger Warm Golden Buff Brick – 65mm

Forterra Village Oatmeal Buff Multi Wirecut Facing Brick

Ibstock Tradesman Millgate Buff Wirecut Facing Brick Pack of 500

ET Clay Aveley Buff Stock 65mm Facing Bricks Pack of 520

Ibstock Anglian Beacon Sahara Brick 73mm Buff

Terca Bricks 65mm Nevada Buff Wirecut Brick

Redbank Clay Square Hole Air Brick 215mm x 65mm Buff

Redbank Clay Square Hole Air Brick 215mm x 140mm Buff

Ibstock 65mm Throckley Mixed Buff Rustic Brick

Ibstock Funton Second Hard Brick 65mm Buff

Hepworth Terracotta Airbrick Square Hole Buff 215mm X 140mm

Forterra Old English Brick 65mm Buff

Blockleys Park Royal Brick 65mm Buff

Wienerberger Sahara Buff 65mm Facing Bricks Pack of 400

Pack Of 392 Ibstock Birtley Olde English Buff Bricks

215mm X 215mm X 50mm Redbank Clay Square Hole Air Brick Buff

Ibstock Bristol Brick 65mm Buff

Ibstock Sandalwood Brick 65mm Buff

Ibstock 65mm Hadrian Buff (pack = 500)

Ibstock Cattybrook Tradesman Millgate Buff 65mm Brick

Hepworth Terracotta Airbrick Square Hole Buff 215mm X 65mm

Forterra Sherwood Brick 65mm Buff

Wienerberger Sawston Buff Stock Facing Brick Pack Of 652

Wienerberger Leamington Brick 65mm Buff

Wienerberger Tawny Buff 65mm Facing Bricks Pack of 500

Ibstock Mixed Buff Wirecut Facing Brick Pack of 500

Square Hole Airbrick Clay Buff 215 x 140mm

Square Hole Airbrick Clay Buff 215 x 215mm

Marshalls Buff Driveway Block Paving - 200 x 100 x 50mm - Pack of 488

Ibstock Arundel Buff Multi Facing Brick 65mm | Pack of 475