Jerusalem Whites

Our Jerusalem White bricks are a reclamation through colour white brick with tumbled edges, white scumming and variable weathered surface patina. These are genuine reclaimed bricks so have excellent environmental characteristics combined with the charm of reclaimed bricks.

Jerusalem Whites

These are a through colour off-white brick, with shades of grey and/or brown tones which make up a weathered surface patina. These are a genuine reclaimed brick so will have a rustic individual character and tumbled edges, the distinct individuality of these bricks is unmatched by modern machine made bricks. These bricks offer both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, making them a compelling option for those looking to build sustainably.

(Approx. 240mm x 50mm x 110mm).

Get Inspired By Reclamation Whites Bricks

All of the pictures above of builds using our Jerusalem White bricks were taken when the brick had been cleaned and the bricks were 100% dry. White bricks when wet have a coffee like colour but return to being the colours seen above once dry. The natural variations in colours seen above is a result of the weathered patina of these brick have. The colour and intensity of the weathered patina is random and will vary from batch to batch.

Tumbled Jerusalem Whites

A more extensively tumbled version of the Jerusalem White brick. The tumbling has the effect of removing much of the original weathered patina resulting in a more consistent colour palette (but still varied). The tumbled version has a distinctive white stone like appearance.

(Approx. 240mm x 50mm x 110mm).

Also available as a brick tile

Essentials of the brick tile version

The brick tile version is cut from the full-sized brick but cut to be approx. 240mm x 50mm x 20mm.

Reclaimed Bricks

Reclaimed bricks are just bricks that have been used previously and have been salvaged during building demolition, for this reason they offer both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, making them a compelling option for those looking to build sustainably. According to ‘Emissions Estimate Technique Manual for Bricks, Ceramics & Clay Product Manufacturing’ commissioned by Environment Australia there is 1.65 kg of carbon dioxide emitted for each tonne of bricks produced from a gas-fired kiln each year. Every time you use a reclaimed brick you are helping to reduce the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Reclaimed bricks are still just bricks and can be used for both the construction of brick walls and for paving.
Residual mortar on reclaimed bricks is normal; and part of the charm of reclaimed bricks, but please be aware that the amount of residual mortar is entirely random.
Reclaimed bricks will have an aged and tumbled appearance, however, the intensity of this effect is random. Reclaimed bricks will be perfectly imperfect and will include cracks, chips of various sizes, an aged/weathering patina, residual mortar and in some cases residual paint which they have acquired from their prior use. Sensible face selection is suggested when using reclaimed bricks. If you do not like this type of tumbled character, reclaimed bricks are not suitable for you.
Reclaimed bricks may contain residual calcium sulfate which appears as a white powdery residue on the brick surface. This residue is harmless and will wash away over time.
Loose demolition dirt/lime will also be present on reclaimed bricks, this is normal and is washed off during the brick cleaning stage using standard washing techniques. All pictures seen on our website of our reclaimed bricks have been washed, washing is done during brick wall construction, our reclaimed bricks do not come pre-washed.
Due to reclaimed bricks coming from different buildings, blending from multiple pallets when building is important for managing variations in colour, residual mortar and patina intensity. We recommend blending from at least 6 pallets at any one time.
All our reclaimed bricks can be cleaned via low or high pressure washing techniques (see our guide on pressure washing above). Acid washing can also be done but please be aware acid washing will remove some of the residual/original mortar on the bricks and much of the original lime. As this residual mortar is for many a large part of the appeal of using recycled bricks, we typically advise against acid washing for this reason, however, if you want them with less mortar....go for it.
If you are concerned about using reclaimed bricks, you may wish to use our "reclamation style" bricks, which are new bricks made to look like reclaimed bricks (i.e. Reclamation Heritage Red).