Repair Systems — 03 — Facade & External Envelope
Manufactured matching brick
Supplier reference for manufactured colour-matched replacement brick for post-1960s facade remediation on Class 2 strata buildings. Compares Brickworks / Austral Bricks (national), PGH Bricks (eastern states), and Midland Brick (WA) by region, colour-matching service, and AS/NZS 4455 compliance.
What is manufactured matching brick?
Manufactured matching brick is purpose-made new clay brick colour-matched to the existing building facade through the manufacturer's colour-matching service. For post-1960s buildings with pressed or extruded clay brick, a manufactured match from a major supplier is the preferred approach over salvage brick — offering predictable supply, consistent quality, and AS/NZS 4455 grade compliance.
Product Reference
3 products — 3 manufacturers — manufactured colour-matched brick — scroll to view all
Brickworks / Austral Bricks — Manufactured Colour-Matched Brick
Manufactured colour-matched clay brick — national supply — AS/NZS 4455 compliant
System Description
Brickworks is Australia's largest brick manufacturer, operating under the Austral Bricks brand in eastern states and South Australia. They offer an extensive range of pressed and extruded clay bricks and provide a colour-matching service where a physical sample from the building is submitted for comparison against their current range and archive stock. Confirm the current product range, minimum order quantities, and colour-matching service availability with Brickworks before specifying. New manufactured brick will look conspicuously different from weathered adjacent masonry for 2–5 years until surface weathering develops — advise the building owner and carry out a trial panel before committing to full replacement quantities.
Technical Properties
- Consistent quality — manufactured to AS/NZS 4455 with reliable compressive strength and durability class
- Colour matching service — submit a physical sample to the Brickworks colour matching team before ordering
- Predictable supply and national distribution network — confirmed quantities available to programme
Limitations
- New brick will not weather-match immediately — allow 2–5 years for surface weathering to develop
- Colour matching is never exact — confirm with a trial panel on the building before approving full replacement
- Minimum order quantities — confirm minimum batch size with Brickworks; small quantities may not be available as a custom batch
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
PGH Bricks — Manufactured Colour-Matched Brick
Manufactured colour-matched clay brick — eastern states — AS/NZS 4455 compliant
System Description
PGH Bricks is a major Australian brick manufacturer (part of the Brickworks group) supplying the eastern states market. They offer a comprehensive colour-matching service and a wide current product range. Confirm the current product range, colour-matching service, and minimum order quantities with PGH before specifying. As with all manufactured replacement brick, new brick will look conspicuously different from weathered adjacent masonry for 2–5 years — carry out a trial panel on the building in a visible location and allow sufficient time for weathering assessment before approving the match.
Technical Properties
- Wide product range — high probability of finding a close match to most eastern states common brick types
- Colour matching service — submit a physical brick sample from the building to PGH before ordering
- AS/NZS 4455 compliant — reliable compressive strength and durability class grading
Limitations
- New brick will not weather-match immediately — advise owner that colour matching takes 2–5 years of weathering
- Not suitable for heritage buildings where reclaimed brick is required by heritage authority
- Minimum order quantities — confirm minimum batch size before committing to small replacement quantities
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
Midland Brick — Manufactured Colour-Matched Brick (WA)
Manufactured colour-matched clay brick — Western Australia — AS/NZS 4455 compliant
System Description
Midland Brick is the leading brick manufacturer in Western Australia, supplying a wide range of clay bricks from local WA clay sources. Their product range includes many of the brick colours and textures common in WA Class 2 buildings, making them the first point of contact for matching replacement brick in WA. Submit a physical sample from the building to Midland Brick for colour-matching assessment before ordering. Confirm current product range, minimum order quantities, and lead times. As with all manufactured replacement brick, carry out a trial panel on the building and allow sufficient weathering time before approving the colour match.
Technical Properties
- Broad WA-specific product range — covers most brick types used in WA residential and strata construction from the 1960s to present
- Colour matching service — submit physical sample to Midland Brick for assessment against current and archive range
- AS/NZS 4455 compliant — confirmed compressive strength and durability class for WA exposure conditions
Limitations
- WA supply only — not suitable for eastern states projects; use Brickworks/PGH for eastern states replacement
- New brick will not weather-match immediately — allow 2–5 years for surface weathering to develop
- Not suitable for heritage buildings where reclaimed brick is required by heritage authority
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
System Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of manufactured matching brick suppliers. Confirm all product selections against the current manufacturer TDS before specifying.
| Supplier | Region | Colour match | Standard | Supply | Key feature | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickworks / Austral Bricks | National | Colour matching service | AS/NZS 4455 | Reliable — min order qtys apply | Archive stock, widest range | Eastern states / national post-1960s |
| PGH Bricks | Eastern states | Colour matching service | AS/NZS 4455 | Reliable — confirm min order | Wide eastern states range | Eastern states post-1960s |
| Midland Brick | WA only | Colour matching service | AS/NZS 4455 | Reliable (WA) — confirm min order | WA-specific clay range | WA post-1960s brick replacement |
Do not confuse manufactured matching brick with:
- Reclaimed matching brick — salvaged demolition brick physically matched by sample comparison — preferred for heritage and pre-1960s buildings where a weathered brick is required — listed on the reclaimed matching brick page
- Brick fragment epoxy repair compound — tinted cementitious or epoxy face repair for isolated brick spalls where full replacement is not practicable — cosmetic only, not structural — listed on the brick fragment epoxy repair page
- Masonry cleaning products — used to clean brick surfaces, not to replace brick units
- Repointing mortar — used to restore deteriorated mortar joints, not brick faces
Disclaimer
This page provides general technical information only. Brick grade, structural suitability and compliance with AS/NZS 4455 must be confirmed by a structural engineer before installation. Trial panel approval is required before full-scale replacement. Product ranges and colour matching services change — confirm with manufacturer before ordering.