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| Weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45.7 × 21.6 × 10 cm |
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Reclaimed Blue Gully Bricks 18″L
£20.00 Excl. VAT
Reclaimed Staffordshire Blue Gully Bricks
Transform your outdoor space with authentic reclaimed blue gully bricks. These historic paving units offer exceptional durability, character, and timeless charm for any garden project. Landscape designers frequently repurpose these versatile architectural pieces in contemporary outdoor spaces, as water features, irrigation channels and even shallow planters.
Dimensions- L18″ x W8½” x H4″ (L45.7cm x W21.6cm x 10cm)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Reclaimed Staffordshire Blue Gully Bricks 18″L 8½” W x 4″
Transform your outdoor space with authentic reclaimed blue gully bricks. These historic paving units offer exceptional durability, character, and timeless charm for any garden project.
Understanding Staffordshire Blue Bricks
Staffordshire Blue refers to a historic type of clay brick renowned for extreme strength and water resistance. Craftsmen traditionally fired local Etruria Marl clay at intense temperatures in low-oxygen kilns. Consequently, this specialized process converted the iron compounds inside the clay into dark iron oxides. Furthermore, this chemical transformation gave the finished bricks their distinctive deep blue-grey colour and dense structure. Blue engineering bricks and stable pavers are created in the same way.
What Are Reclaimed Blue Gully Bricks?
Victorian engineers designed gully bricks with central channels to drain surface water efficiently. Historically, workers laid them across stable yards and traditional courtyards to direct rainwater run-off. Today, these reclaimed blue gully bricks measure 18 inches long, 8.5 inches wide, and 4 inches high. Additionally, each heavy brick weighs approximately 10 kilograms, offering immense structural stability. At present, our stock extends to a total run of 22.5 feet, though we sell them as individual units.
Creative Uses for Blue Gully Bricks in Modern Landscapes
Landscape designers frequently repurpose these versatile architectural antiques in contemporary outdoor spaces. Naturally, you can use reclaimed blue gully bricks to build functional water features or garden irrigation channels. Alternatively, installers construct intriguing shallow planters around patio borders using these channeled units. Thus, keen gardeners actively seek out these uncommon bricks to create striking visual features.
The Benefits of Using Reclaimed Paving Materials
Reclaimed paving materials deliver superior environmental sustainability by repurposing existing historical products. Moreover, natural weathering allows these Staffordshire blue gully bricks to integrate seamlessly into established gardens. Authentic signs of age, such as mild discolouration and minor chips, enhance their historical character. Conveniently, you can easily remove lingering mortar remnants using a standard brick hammer. Therefore, these sustainable bricks enhance your landscape design without pulling focus from surrounding floral displays.
