Question 1

How many bricks are there to choose from?

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We have over 400 unique clay bricks to choose from in 2025 in a wide array of colours, shapes, styles and finishes. Head to our SEARCH BRICKS page to get an idea for the range and what's available. Alot of the bricks are available in multiple sizes/dimensions, too, so if you need a brick that's 65mm-75mm wide to accomodate your plans, we can offer this.

Question 2

How much do the bricks cost?

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The most popular bricks are generally between $160/m2 - $250/m2, so there's plenty of cost-effective options available. They start from around $110/m2, all the way to around $590/m2.

Question 3

What brick slips are available?

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Almost all of our bricks can be cut into brick slips. The final result is exactly the same visually. The bricks are usually cut to 22mm. Our supplier Wienerberger cuts them before they depart to NZ, and we always recommend you have your brick slips cut beforehand as opposed to on-site. Brick slips require additional production time for cutting, so please bear this in mind.

Question 4

How do I order Brick + Co bricks?

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Have a browse at our full brick range on the SEARCH BRICKS page. You can also check out our NZ projects and see which brick was used if you'd like to create the same look. We can send you our Most Popular Ranges 2025 brochure with pricing and all relevant information as a starting point. Then, we can send you samples, see if we have any projects nearby you can have a look at. Once you know what brick you'd like, get in touch with us and we'd be more than happy to discuss your project.

Question 5

Where can I see finished projects?

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We've got brick projects all over NZ, from Mangawhai to Queenstown. Let us know what bricks you're interested in and where you're based, and we'll be able to send you addresses to check out.

Question 6

How do I get brick samples?

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Let us know which bricks you're interested in, and we'll send you a brochure with all key information. Then, let us know which bricks you'd like samples of, and we will send you a box directly to you.

Question 7

Are brick slips cheaper than full bricks?

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No - brick slips are either exactly the same price or slightly dearer than full bricks, because of the cutting requirements and to maintain the quality of the brick.

Question 8

Do the bricks need to be sealed?

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No, our bricks don't need to be sealed.

Question 9

Do the bricks need to be chemically washed?

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No.

Question 10

What rebate should be allowed for in the floor slab when using brides?

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Allow 100mm for the brick, and 50 mm for the cavity.

Question 11

What are tumbled bricks?

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Tumbled bricks are ‘tumbled’ in a large drum containing stone chips and sand to create an old and aged look, even though the bricks are brand new.

Question 12

What is a ‘bagged’ finish?

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A bagged finish is a very thin, watery plaster applied over the bricks to give an aged and stressed look without losing the definition of the individual bricks. Some of our bricks lend themselves naturally to a bagged finish look, such as the Casa Lena, or Helios White. You can find these bricks in the 'White' brick section of the brick searcher.

Question 13

Does ‘salting’ occur on Brick + Co/Wienerberger bricks?

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Yes – salting (commonly called efflorescence) occurs naturally on all natural clay (not concrete) bricks, but it comes mostly out of the mortar, not the bricks themselves. If it does occur on your bricks, it fades off naturally over time. Let us know if you're having trouble with this.

Question 14

How do I get rid of salting?

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Generally, salting will naturally stop with exposure to weather and rain after around 4-6 months on its own, depending on brick thickness and size, and exposure to the weather. You can brush your brick facade with a soft-medium brush, but know that your brick will stop salting after around 4-6 months naturally, so there’s no need to worry about it. We do not recommend water blasting your brickwork as this may cause damage to the surface of the brick. Salting is a natural process which usually occurs when the bricks get wet and will lessen over time.

Question 15

Do the bricks get mouldy?

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Any brick can – in areas with excessive moisture, inadequate ventilation, or a significant lack of sunlight or air movement. Bricks are a porous, natural product. Don’t worry – mould has absolutely no effect on the structural integrity/strength of the brick itself as they are a natural clay brick that is 100% organic and inert.

Question 16

What detailing can be formed with the bricks?

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With the standard 100 series Terca brick, any positive or negative detailing can be created. This is the limitation with commercial, mass-produced 70 series bricks. If 70 series bricks are laid out of alignment, then they may no longer comply with the NZ building code.

Question 17

Can I blend the bricks?

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Yes. Any bricks can be blended, just ensure that the bricks are all the same length, height and depth.

Question 18

What blended bricks are already available?

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Lots of our bricks naturally look as though they're already blended, but it's just one brick type. You'll find bricks such as the Old Bachte or Belluno look as though they're blended because there's quite a few colours in the brick already.

Question 19

What sizes are the bricks available in?

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We've got bricks in many different sizes & dimensions, from long/low-profile 'Roman' style bricks around 288 x 65 x 48 (L x W x H), to our standard-sized brick of 215 x 102 x 65, and our long-profile bricks, up to 500mm long and 40mm high. We've got plenty of bricks that are 65mm-75mm wide, referred to as ECO, so they can accomodate any rebate width.

Question 20

What is a 'rustical'/'rustic' brick?

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Rustic bricks take on a whole, recycled, traditional look. They appear uneven in texture, form and colour, to provide an aged, classic look, which is usually characterised in 100+ year-old buildings.

Question 21

Do I have to pay for samples?

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No.

Question 22

How do I maintain my brick cladding?

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No maintenance is needed – that is the essence of brick cladding.

Question 23

What is the difference between mechanical & 'hand-made soft-mud' look bricks?

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Mechanical bricks are machine wire-cut bricks with very straight, crisp, sharp edges. They tend to be used in designs that are more ‘industrialised’, modernistic projects, with clean and fine lines. On the other hand, handmade bricks have a more soft, natural, aged appearance, where a softer and more natural look is wanted.

Question 24

How do I fix brick slips to my substrate?

Accepted Answer

Brick+Co have developed a PTS (Product Technical Statement) and warranty documentation with Laticrete NZ which outlines the recommended wall system using brick slips. Please get in touch with us if you'd like to see this.

Question 25

What brick ties do I need?

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Every bricklayer installs according to the NZBC. Most multi-level buildings will require a facade engineer to determine this.

Question 26

What different mortaring techniques can I use?

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There is a mortar colour to match every brick, and the colour of mortar joint will depend on the design of the brick facade. So bagged brick will give you the aged look; raked joints will give you individual definition of every brick; flush mortar joints will give you a more monolithic soft look to the wall.

Question 27

What guarantee do you have for Terca bricks?

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Brick + Co. provide a 30-year warranty document for all of our bricks. Every Terca brick we offer has a DoP (Declaration Of Performance). They’re a kiln-fired clay product and as a result, they have a durability well in excess of any other cladding system. Let us know if you'd like to see our Letter of Warranty for the bricks.

Question 28

What is the 'ECO' brick?

Accepted Answer

ECO bricks are defined by the 65mm facade thickness or depth, which is consented alongside NZ's 70-series bricks. They are a more cost-effective, slim-line brick meeting the market for minimum-thickness veneer bricks.

Question 29

What is the Iluzo brick?

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This brick has the mortar laid to the centre of the brick which creates a ‘dry-stone’ effect to the wall cladding. Looks like stone but is clay brick.

Question 30

Do the bricks offer any thermal capability?

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Any brick veneer only offers the advantage of solar gain if there is no insulation between the brick and the built environment. In other words, no room will benefit from solar gain from brick veneer with timber frame where there is a layer of insulation between the brick and the room.

Question 31

Are Terca bricks fireproof?

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Yes. They’re a kiln-fired product with an A-rating in fire resistance, which is the highest possible rating.

Question 32

What is a soft mud, hand-thrown brick?

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Soft mud bricks (or stock bricks) are produced using a similar methodology to handmade bricks but using a machine.

Question 33

What type of kiln are the Terca bricks fired in?

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These are 24-hour kilns that fire the clay bricks to 1200 degrees Celsius.

Question 34

How much waste do I need to allow for?

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We usually recommend a maximum of up to 10% as the bricks are of high quality and breakages will generally never occur during transit from Belgium.

Question 35

What if the bricks arrive broken and damaged?

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This is very rare, due to the quality of production and container packing procedures. If any damage occurs, Brick + Co. carry Marine Cargo Insurance door-to-door up to $2M.

Question 36

Where are the bricks made/manufactured?

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Mostly Belgium, but occasionally France and the Netherlands.

Question 37

Are the bricks compliant with the NZ building code?

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Yes.

Question 38

What certification do Terca bricks have to be installed in NZ?

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Every brick has a manufacturer's DoP (Declaration of Performance), and if required by Council a PTS (Product Technical Statement) can be provided on request.

Question 39

What's the best colour of mortar to use?

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It depends on the colour of the brick you’ve chosen and the final look you’re after. If you want to highlight the individual bricks, use a contrasting colour. If you want to create a quieter, more monolithic effect, choose a matching colour to the brick. Again, contact us directly for more advice, we’d love to help you out.

Question 40

Do Wienerberger bricks meet Declaration of Performance?

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Yes. Every single one of our bricks has its own Declaration of Performance (DoP).

Question 41

What installation guide does my brick layer need to have?

Accepted Answer

Standard clay brick installation as per NZBC & NZS.

Question 42

What type of mortar do I need to use?

Accepted Answer

We recommend EzyMix bagged mortar colour options, which is a specific brick veneer structural mortar, with around 9 different colours. You can look at mortar colours here. Alternatively, standard masonry mortar is readily available, which is just a grey cement colour. If you’re unsure, contact us directly and we’ll answer your questions.

Question 43

What's the best colour of mortar to use?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the colour of the brick you’ve chosen and the final look you’re after. If you want to highlight the individual bricks, use a contrasting colour. If you want to create a quieter, more monolithic effect, choose a matching colour to the brick. Again, contact us directly for more advice – we’d love to help you out.

Question 44

What thickness of mortar should my quantity surveyor allow for?

Accepted Answer

The m2 pricing of our bricks are calculated with a 12mm mortar joint according to our manufacturer Wienerberger A.G. If you'd like to use 7-10mm mortar joints, let us know how many pieces you'll as this alters the number of m2 required.

Question 45

What is random bond?

Accepted Answer

Random bond is a pattern where the vertical joints have no regularity between the courses.

Question 46

What does wild bond mean?

Accepted Answer

This means the Terca bricks will be deliberately sized and divided into 3rds and 1/2s to create a random look in each course. This creates a cobbled, authentically traditional appearance.

Question 47

Why would I consider different styles of laying?

Accepted Answer

To create a unique and standout look for your brick façade.

Question 48

What laying styles can I do with my brick?

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Stretcher, English, Flemish, English Garden, Stack, and Wild bond. Read more about these different styles here (https://wienerberger.co.uk/about-us/tips-for-enhancing-the-look-of-brickwork)on Wienerberger’s page. The choice for personalisation and styling is awesome.