PGH™ Sandstock Bricks Brick and texture colours in this brochure are indicative only. To view the latest batch colours visit one of our selection centres.
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BASIX Solar Absorptance Classification
Technical Information Product
Light
Product Code
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Units/sqm
Characteristic Unconfined Compressive Strength (MPa)
Characteristic Expansion (e factor)
Blackett
19281
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Cadman
19287
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Castlemaine
38884
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Chisholm
19303
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Endeavour
19314
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Greenway Homestead Blend
19328
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
–
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Lawson Blend
–
230x110x76
49
> 10
<1
Mitchell Blend
–
230x110x76
49
> 10
<1
38881
230x110x76
49
> 15
<1
Balmain
42994
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Balmoral
19262
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Chatswood
19299
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Cremorne
99843
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Jackson
19740
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Mosman
19363
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Seaforth
81780
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Da Vinci
101954
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Monet
101994
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Picasso
102166
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Renoir
101982
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Van Gogh
101998
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Chatswood Roman Splits
19741
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Chisholm Roman Splits
19742
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Cremorne Roman Splits
99491
230x110x50
69
> 15
<1
Greenway Roman Splits
19743
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Northbridge Roman Splits
99711
230x110x50
69
> 15
<1
CLASSIC
33% Cadman – 33% Blackett – 33% Endeavour 75% Cadman – 25% Blackett 50% Cadman – 50% Endeavour
Northbridge TIMELESS
MASTERS
Sandstocks
ROMAN SPLITS
Medium
Dark
Salt Attack Resistance
Exposure Grade Bricks
Solar Absorption Rating
PGH Sandstocks ™
At PGH Bricks™, we are proud to cling to an important part of our history – the time honoured brick making technique associated with producing our sandstock bricks. For many years, our Brickmaster has evolved and perfected the manufacturing process to keep this tradition going. Sandstocks are a niche product. They have a unique look and feel and are different to the mass produced extruded bricks with their solid composition. Unlike extruded bricks, Sandstocks do not have holes, they have a frog (an indent). Sandstocks are something special and we find once people build with a sandstock, they are an advocate for life.
Something Special
How are these special bricks made?
HOW THEY ARE MADE
Raw materials are a key component of the perfect brick, and their purity is the base that provides the beautiful tonal variation within the products. Clay and shale are stockpiled in our yard, and they are unique to our factory at Horsley Park. Most of the raw materials have been used since the factory opened in 1972, and the skill of our Brickmaster is such that he can make bricks nearly 30 years on that are almost a perfect match.
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Andrew Gauci Brickmaster PGH Bricks & Pavers Horsley Park TM
Sandstocks are made by wet clay being dropped into sawdust lined moulds, a process which became automated in 1982. Prior to this, the bricks were manually removed from an individual mould onto a drying tray. With this new technology, we were careful not to compromise the bricks’ unique texture and irregular arrises. Afterall, this is the appeal of the product.
What types of Sandstock are available? Roman Split – 50mm
Standard – 76mm
There are more bricks used in the face of the wall but it creates a spectacular finish. And if you like the look of the 50mm size but your budget is a bit tight, use it on your front façade with the standard size on the sides and back.
While we have a standard range of 50mm products, basically any sandstock can be produced in this format for the same cost as a standard size. The traditional 76mm ranges of sandstocks have been produced by PGH for many years. Others have tried to replicate the uniqueness of the product which is most similar to the convict bricks of old, but none have been completely successful.
The majority of our 76mm products have the traditional mottling of colour throughout the face, but we have recently introduced an architectural range of products that is monotone with a more square arris. To enable the creation of beautiful architectural structures, a range of shapes is also available.
On removal from the dryers, our sandstocks are then placed into the kiln. The Hoffman kiln is the last of its kind in Australia. Rather than have the products moved through the kiln by mechanical process, the stacks are put into the chambers and the fire is moved. The temperatures can get as hot as 1100 degrees in the two and half days they take to cook. HOW THEY ARE MADE
Like loaves of bread, our green (unfired) bricks are then placed into drying chambers for up to three days. This is to remove excess moisture and prevent cracking in the kiln.
Our Roman Split 50mm range of products is becoming a popular product, and is a departure from our standard 76mm size bricks. With both European and American design influences, we are seeing an increase in the demand of these products.
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After around eight days of being made, the products are then hand blended and sorted to pallets. Each product is touched by the hand of man – no other bricks have this unique feature. With the pallets hand blended, they are then added to our yard awaiting their destination call. Quite often, we have customers visit our yard to personally select which pallets they want to use.
Sandstocks
Chisholm
CLASSIC
Castlemaine
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Cadman
Lawson Blend
Blackett
Chisholm
Endeavour
Homestead Blend
Castlemaine
Classic Sandstocks Classic Sandstocks Northbridge
Mitchell Blend
Greenway
These thrown products are naturally beautiful, with a texture that captures the essence of the earth. Today’s PGH Sandstocks still reflect the traditional brick making methods, with products being cast in sawdust-lined moulds to produce their individual texture. This process results in unrivalled, individual hand made character.
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Greenway
CLASSIC
Northbridge
TIMELESS
Seaforth
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Chatswood The rough texture and random irregularity of our sandstocks make them bricks of great character. PGH Sandstocks have a quality look and appeal to a wide variety of building designs, ranging from contemporary prestige homes, to those requiring an authentic colonial period look.
Chatswood
Chatswood Balmoral
Cremorne
TIMELESS
Seaforth
Timeless Sandstocks Timeless Sandstocks Chatswood
Mosman
Balmain
Jackson
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MASTERS
Picasso
Da Vinci
Monet
Renoir
Van Gogh
PGH™ SANDSTOCKS
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Masters
Named after some of the world’s most celebrated artists, the Masters collection celebrates the art of traditional brick making based on our many years of brick making experience. And like the works of these great masters, each brick produced in the Masters collection is touched by the hand of our brick makers.
With their extraordinary texture and timeless beauty, these bricks are available in the standard 76mm height or the increasingly popular 50mm splits. The Masters collection is accompanied by different shapes to enable you to create your own masterpiece.
MASTERS PGH™ BRICKS
Masters Collection
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ROMAN SPLITS PGH™ SANDSTOCKS
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Chisholm Roman Splits These versatile bricks can be used on the interior or exterior of a building. A popular choice for American and European inspired designs, the small profile will finish your project with distinction. Team them with their corresponding standard size to mix bond patterns for something special.
Greenway Roman Splits Northbridge Roman Splits
Cremorne Roman Splits
Chatswood Roman Splits ROMAN SPLITS
Greenway Roman Splits
Chisholm Roman Splits
Roman Splits Roman Splits
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2 Cant 162
62 Cant 162
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uint ree Squint
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Brick Shapes Single Cant
Single Cant Double Cant Double Cant Double Cant External Right Single Cant DoubleDouble Cant Cant
Bullnose Stretcher Single Bullnose Single Bullnose Single Bullnose Double Cant External Right Single Bullnose Single Bullnose
Safety Information Single Cant 162
Degree Squint Cant45 Stop Right Cant StopSquint Right 45 Degree Single Cant 162 Cant Stop CantRight Stop Right
Single 109 Degree Double Bullnose Double Bullnose Double Bullnose 45 Degree Squint DoubleDouble Bullnose Bullnose
Double Cant
Cant Stop Left Cant Stop Left Single Bullnose Double Cant Cant Stop CantLeft Stop Left
Plinth Header Bullnose HeaderHeader Bullnose Single Bullnose Bullnose HeaderHeader Bullnose
Dust from brick cutting may contain respirable particles which may also include crystalline silica. In theCant short term silica dust can cause irritation of Left the eyes, nose and throat. Stop Right Cant Stop Long term exposure can cause silicosis. People who have developed silicosis may have an increased risk of lung cancer. If the need exists to cut, drill or saw bricks, it is recommended that a wet process is used. For dry cutting a dust extractor unit is required, and an approved mask (respirator) should also be worn. Material Specification Data Sheets available at www.pghbricks.com.au.
Cleaning Information
Salt Attack Resistance
The use of “General Purpose (GP)” cement is recommended, not “General Blended (GB)” cement. General blended cements can contain fly ash, kiln slag and other materials which may potentially stain brickwork.
2. General Purpose – the product is suitable for general environmental conditions but not in saline or marine environments.
Brick cleaning is a specialist trade and should only be (Exposure Grade) undertaken by a professional to decrease the potential Bricks are most commonly classified into two categories for damage to the face of your beautiful bricks. for Salt Attack Resistance: Double Bullnose Bullnose Header Brick cleaning is an aggressive Cant Stop Right trade – the chemicals Cant Stop Left – the product is suitable for a 1. Exposure Grade and high water pressures used can easily damage the saline or severe marine environment. product if not done correctly.
For cleaning information regarding sandstock products, A marine environment is defined as from 1km to 10km refer to Think Brick Australia’s “Cleaning Masonry” from a surf coast or between 100m and 1km from a publication (downloadable from www.thinkbrick.com.au)Doublenon-surf Plinth Stretcher Plinth External coast. Return and PGH Bricks’ “Brick Cleaning Supplement”. Double Bullnose Bullnose Header
Mortar In order to highlight the beauty of your sandstock bricks, PGH recommend the use of a Raked mortar joint.
Colour Variation
Header Plinth Header PlinthPlinth External Return – Right Bullnose Stretcher Plinth Header Plinth Header
Plinth Header
Plinth Plinth Stretcher PlinthStretcher External Return – Left Single 109 Degree Plinth Stretcher Plinth Stretcher Plinth Stretcher
Warranty
PGH™ do not warrant that our clay products will match any sample, sample wall or brochure. The brick colours shown in this brochure are an indication only and may be different from the actual product. It is a good idea to confirm the availability and view the latest batch colours at one of our Selection Centres before making your decision, and always check the delivered packs as soon as possible. All warranty claims must be made prior to the product being laid.
PGH™ bricks are made from clay and, as a result, have a natural variation in colour, texture, composition and size. While this produces bricks of great beauty and character, we strongly recommend that bricks with the DoubleDouble Plinth External Return Plinth External Return Plinth Header Plinth Stretcher External same batch number be used on your project and Double that all Plinth Terms ofReturn Sale DoubleDouble Plinth External ReturnReturn Plinth External the bricks you need are delivered in one consignment. PGH™ is unable to accept liability for costs incurred as
Blending of Product Other shapes available on request – minimum order quantities and lead times may apply.
A severe marine environment is defined as up to 1km from a surf coast or up to 100m from a non-surf coast.
PGH™ recommend that bricks should be carefully blended from at least four different pallets at the time of laying to provide a blended mottle of colour and texture.
a result of failure or delay in delivery of the product. For a complete copy of our Terms of Sale, please contact a PGH Selection Centre for terms and conditions.
BASIX Solar Absorptance Classification
Technical Information Product
Light
Product Code
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Units/sqm
Characteristic Unconfined Compressive Strength (MPa)
Characteristic Expansion (e factor)
Blackett
19281
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Cadman
19287
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Castlemaine
38884
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Chisholm
19303
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Endeavour
19314
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Greenway Homestead Blend
19328
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
–
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Lawson Blend
–
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Mitchell Blend
–
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
38881
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Balmain
42994
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Balmoral
19262
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Chatswood
19299
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Cremorne
99843
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Jackson
19740
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Mosman
19363
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Seaforth
81780
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Da Vinci
101954
230x110x76
50
> 15
<1
Monet
101994
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Picasso
102166
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Renoir
101982
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Van Gogh
101998
230x110x76
50
> 10
<1
Chatswood Roman Splits
19741
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Chisholm Roman Splits
19742
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Cremorne Roman Splits
99491
230x110x50
69
> 15
<1
Greenway Roman Splits
19743
230x110x50
69
> 10
<1
Northbridge Roman Splits
99711
230x110x50
69
> 15
<1
CLASSIC
33% Cadman – 33% Blackett – 33% Endeavour 75% Cadman – 25% Blackett 50% Cadman – 50% Endeavour
Northbridge TIMELESS
MASTERS
Sandstocks
ROMAN SPLITS
Medium
Dark
Salt Attack Resistance
Exposure Grade Bricks
Solar Absorption Rating
PGH™ Sandstock Bricks Brick and texture colours in this brochure are indicative only. To view the latest batch colours visit one of our selection centres.
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