Clay Brick, various types, finishes and sizes for envelope use (76mm, 90mm, 110mm wall thickness)
Clay bricks are manufactured from selected clays, shales and other minerals, moulded or extruded into shape and fired in kilns at temperatures between 900-1200°C. Standard Australian dimensions are 230mm × 110mm × 76mm, with variations for 90mm and 110mm wall thicknesses. These units provide structural integrity, thermal mass benefits, and aesthetic versatility for residential and commercial construction across all Australian climate zones (BCA Zones 1-8).
- External load-bearing walls
- Cavity wall construction (double brick)
- Brick veneer cladding systems
- Internal partition walls
- Retaining walls
- Firewall construction
- Heritage restoration projects
- Acoustic barrier walls
- Architectural feature walls
- Bushfire-prone area construction (BAL-FZ rated)
Clay bricks have been manufactured in Australia since European settlement in 1788, with the first commercial brickworks established in Sydney in 1789. Modern Australian manufacturing began in the early 1900s with companies like Austral Bricks (1908). The industry has evolved from hand-moulding and clamp kilns to modern tunnel kilns and extrusion technology. Australian innovation includes development of dry-pressed bricks, use of biomass fuels, and achievement of carbon-neutral production at select facilities. Current focus on reducing embodied carbon through alternative fuels and improved efficiency, with industry commitment to 15% emissions reduction by 2030.
DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.