Tyrone Brick FAQs
Q. What “Clay facing Bricks” types are manufactured & distributed at Tyrone Brick?
A. “Brick Types” are segregated into colours and textures which generally refer to the brick finished surfaces. Typical base colours available are: Red, Brown, Terracotta, Buff, Heather & Amber.
Some “Brick Types” are available in both metric and imperial sizes.
[PDF] Click Here To download the “Tyrone Brochure
Q. How available are Brick Types in the various ranges?
A. Most Brick Types will be Ex-Stock. Batch sizes are manufactured according to demand history.
Q. What is the work size for Tyrone facing bricks?
A. Metric 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm.
Imperial 215mm x 102.5mm x 73mm.
Q. What is the coordinating size for Tyrone Facing bricks?
A. (225mm x 112.5mm x 75mm) Metric - (225mm x 112.5mm x 83mm) Imperial.
Q. How are the bricks packaged?
A. All supplied on wooden Pallets. (Non returnable)
Polythene hood to keep bricks clean & dry.
500 No. (Metric Brick pack) 432 No. (Imperial Brick pack)
Q. What is the “Pack Weight”?
A. Maximum Weight 1.4 tonne. (Both for Metric & Imperial Size Bricks)
Q. How many bricks required per M²?
A. 60 No. (Metric) 54 No. (Imperial)
Q. From where are the bricks distributed?
A. The bricks are distributed from the “Brick Manufacturing Site” at Dungannon, Co.Tyrone.
Q.Opening Hours: Sales Office Dungannon
A. Monday – Friday 8.00am - 4.45pm
Open during Lunch Breaks
Q. Method of Delivery?
A. Depends on the region to which delivery is requested
Northern Ireland & Southern Ireland.
36ft Artic truck (C/W Crane) (9500 No.)
Rigid Truck (C/W Crane) (7000 No.)
(Part loads can be arranged)
England & Scotland.
Generally Flat-Bed Trailers. (10,000 -12,000 No.) Depends on Trailer size.
(M.O.L. & Part Loads can be arranged)(Scotland)
(M.O.L. & Part Loads can be arranged)(England: Through our Agents)
Q. Normal delivery lead times for Standard Brick Types?
A. Most UK / Ireland regions - (Generally 1 – 3 Days)
Q. Can bricks be collected at Dungannon?
A. Bricks can be collected at Dungannon.
(The company reserves the right not to load a vehicle which is deemed not suitable for purpose)
Q. Availability – Brick Special Shapes?
A. The “Most Popular Special Shaped Bricks” are shown on a separate page of the Tyrone Brick brochure.
The full range of standard “Special Shaped Bricks” is shown in the Tyrone Brick brochure.
A range of “Restoration Type Special Shapes” is also shown in the Tyrone Brick brochure.
Applications for Popular “Special Shape Bricks”?
- Doglegs (Int / Ext Corners)
- Detail Bricks (Stretchers & Headers)
- Cill Bricks (Brick on Edge – 2 course)
- Special Shape Stock Items:
- Good stock of popular Shapes and colours.
- Stock Items determined by demand popularity.
Contact our “Sales Office at Dungannon” to check for availability.
Special Shapes not in Stock:
Made to order in most brick colours.
Non Standard Shapes can be manufactured subject to feasibility. (Assessed by our Technical Department at Dungannon.
Q. Manufacture time: Brick Special Shapes?
A. Conventional Method: ( 3 – 6 weeks from order)
Cut & Stick Method: (1 – 3 weeks from order)
Q. Brick Slips [ Thin bricks]
A. Brick slips can be supplied in thickness of 16mm – 25mm
Ex Stock quantities are limited: Can be made to order
Q. Mortar Colour recommendation?
A. Builder / Specifier choice
Sand / Cement (Grey)
Coloured Mortar (Brown) (Black) (Tan)
Good Practice – Build sample panel if in doubt
Q. Mortar type alternatives?
A. Trowel Ready Mortars: Various Suppliers.
(Be careful with lengthy retardation times)
Site Mixing (Dye Additives for colour)
(Approx. 10Kg / 1000 Bricks) (Careful proportioning for consistent mortar)
Q. Mortar Joint Profiles?
A. Poled Joint (Bucket Handle)
(Best for suppressing Rain Penetration)
Recessed Joint (Raked Joint)
(Good for Internal work) (Avoid in Severe Exposure Areas)
Q. Appearance of White Deposit on brickwork?
A. Efflorescence: Powdery White Deposit on Brick surfaces
(Water soluble – Will clear with rain showers and mild weather)
Lime Bloom: Leaching from specific point in jointing.
(Needs to be chemically removed in early stages)
Q. Nature Causes & Treatment of White Deposits on Bricks?
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Q. Can Brickwork be sealed?
A. Various products are available in the market for the sealing of brickwork.
The success of these depends on several factors:
If the mortar joints are not well formed, the sealer will most likely not be effective.
Sealers can cause brickwork to dry out with a scummy appearance, which is not easy to remove.
Bricks in the Tyrone Brick range have low absorption rates. It is unlikely water will ingress through the brick body in amounts to warrant or necessitate sealing of the brick surface.
Concentrate on well filled and formed mortar joints
Q. Brickwork Details : Points to Remember
A. Chimney Damp Trays
Brickwork Retaining Walls
Free Standing Wall Copings
Click Here Link to “Recommendations for the Use and Handling of Bricks”
Q. Movement Joints in Brickwork
A. Generally between 8m – 12m in straight panels of brickwork
Other detail situations require consideration
Q. Clay Facing Brick Manufacturing standards?
A. Facing Bricks in the Tyrone Brick Range are manufactured to EN 771-1: 2003
The company “ Quality Management System” is accredited to ISO9001:2000
Bricks manufactured at Tyrone Brick are covered by “Kite Mark Licence”
Q. Technical Information available for Download:
A. Health & Safety Data Sheet
Environmental Policy
Health & Safety Policy
White Deposits Advisory Note
Recommendations for the Use and Handling of bricks
Packaging Waste Data Sheet
Q. Why Clay Bricks as opposed to others?
A. Clay Brickwork matures with time.
