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Bowral Shapes are used in conjunction with standard bricks, adding distinctive architectural features to any project. Unusual and stylish, they evoke memories of an earlier age when the artisan bricklayer was able to use distinctive 'shapes' in their work in buildings that today are considered heritage and of great value.
Terminology
There are some common terms used when referring to Bowral Shapes
Stretcher
A stretcher brick has a design running along the 230mm edge of the brick
Header
A header brick has a design running along the 110mm edge of the brick
Return
A return is a corner unit, either internal or external
Left or Right?
View the brick at the header to determine left or right. Bricks are usually drawn in their right hand form as shown above
Standard Shapes
A standard shape has a design running along the 76mm edge of the brick
Stop
A stop is a brick which provides a transition between special and standard bricks
Cants
Cants, or angle bricks, carry a building element through an angle other than 90 degrees. Cants are often used for feature brickwork where clean lines are required. Corner details, window or door reveals and piers are common applications for cants.
Plinths
Plinths are splayed bricks that create changes in depth for brick elevations. Plinths provide decorative options for window sills, corbelling details and wall capping.
Squints & Mitred Bats
Squint and Mitred Bat bricks are typically used to create angled corners. They are available in a range of angles, to reduce the need for brick cutting on projects and ensure a high quality finish.
Bullnose
Bullnose Shapes offer vertical or horizontal curves for use in corner details, steps, sills, piers and capping. They can also be used to create subtle curves in projecting brickwork.
Radial & Transition
Radial bricks are used to achieve curved brickwork. Bowral Bricks offers a wide range of radii to provide greater potential for rounded forms. Transition bricks are provided to avoid poor quality junctions where curved brickwork meets straight walls. All radial shapes are available as standard 76mm height (pictured) or as a 50mm slimline version.
Sculptured
Sculptured shapes allow for unique details around wall edges, sills and capping.
For more information download the Bowral Bricks - Bowral Shapes Brochure
Product Disclaimer: The thumbnails above provide an indication of the available colours. It is recommended that you obtain samples from our sales team prior to ordering.
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