WELCOME TO BRICK EFFECT
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Brick Effect is “More Than Just Bricks”.
The pride and passion Brick Effect has for the ancient craft of masonry enables us to offer creative knowledge to the architect, the builder, the landscaper and the home owner. Brick Effect, bricklayer with the reputation for giving the greatest attention to the smallest of details.
Each project carries a guarantee of the highest professional quality and that it be completed on time. In an effort to help preserve and promote the timeless craft of masonry Brick Effect will bring to your project the skills of young and talented masons under training. Their enthusiasm will no doubt be impressed into your project.
And what makes all of this possible? Brick Effect has a philosophy: That all of their employees are to build a trusting and professional relationship with the client. So that the process of building becomes a truly satisfying and enjoyable one for everybody. No questions are left unanswered and no problems are left unresolved.
Residential, Commercial and Industrial projects have all benefited from the work of Brick Effect in all aspects of the trade. Bricklaying, Stone Masonry, Block Laying, Brick Cleaning, Custom Letterboxes and BBQ’s & Pizza Ovens.
BRICK EFFECT
Mark Newton
Mark is a qualified bricklayer and mason. Operating out of Nowra for twenty years and managing projects extending throughout Sydney, Southern Highlands and to the South Coast of NSW.
As a member of the Masonry Contractors’ Association, Mark’s various qualifications as a Bricklayer, in Building & Construction, and his national accreditation in Brick Cleaning make Brick Effect a most highly skilled company in the masonry trade.
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BRICKS HAVE HISTORY
Humans have been making bricks for 6,000 years and yet the shape of a standard brick has varied little over that time.
The reason for this standard size is that:
- A. The brick has to be long enough for the bricklayer to lay with speed.
- B. It has to be wide enough to give optimum stability and insulation.
- C. And yet, the brick must always be light enough to be picked up with one hand by the bricklayer.
Mud bricks were often strengthened with straw. These were used from the beginning of building until today when it is still used to build country and suburban homes. Sun and fire-dried bricks were used by every major civilisation including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Constructing buildings, viaducts and roadways all over Europe. The African, Asian and Americas civilisations have all left evidence of the importance of brick structures.
Kiln-fired brick technology is also centuries old. But now, with modern methods and materials, this technology has greatly broadened the type and style of the building brick. It’s probable that the next generation will utilise the developing 3D printing technology to make and erect brick structures on a commercial scale. This will happen because the age-old building brick will still have the advantages of being beautifully designed, strong, protective, versatile and cheap.
BRICKS AND POLITICS
Bricks also have a political history. In the 19th Century, the English government directed that all brick buildings must use the famous English red brick. This highly visible colour stopped cars and buses from crashing into them. Earlier, King George III put a tax of2 shillings and sixpence on every thousand bricks laid. The proceeds financed the English war against the French. Soon after, George III legislated what the maximum size of a standard brick could be. This prevented bricklayers from using oversized bricks to minimise tax.
With the development of steel, skyscraper buildings rise higher now than the massive brick structures of the past. Even so, while the Empire State building in USA has a steel structure, it still used ten million bricks in the building process. Today, the Bavarian Church of St Martin built in 1500, is the world’s tallest brick building standing at 130m but that is still second in height to a smoke stack at the Anaconda Copper mine in USA standing at 178m.
TESTIMONIALS
Awesome service and quality work. Did the job in super quick-time.
– Annie
Mark, the owner of Brick Effect, was the bricklayer for our new house in Vincentia. Both Julie and I would highly recommend Mark and his team as quality tradesmen who are thoroughly professional in their work. Mark was always punctual and polite, willing to listen and offer constructive suggestions to help us in our new building experience. Good luck Mark. Your skills as a tradesman and your positive personality will ensure your business will thrive. Thank you for a job well done.
– Bruce & Julie
The workmanship Mark and his team delivered was beyond perfection! The team made special allowances to accomodate all of our requirements, (and our pet dogs). Not only was the quality outstanding but the communication was excellent. Would definitely recommend Brick Effect and would absolutely use them again in future.
– Rae
