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Construction Materials Carbon Footprint Assessment Project

Jun 6

Written By Daniel Arellano

1910s ‘Toronto Don Valley’ pressed brick

In 2020

Daniel Arellano

Rustic Charm
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This Little Portugal addition used irregular reclaimed brick, simple accents and a coarse mortar joint to achieve warmth and texture.
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When designing with heritage brick there are many possibilities! “B Grade” reclaimed b

A beautiful example of modern meets traditional, this Argyle laneway house/workshop was clad 100% in reclaimed brick.
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Built by hand by our friend Joel @masonschildrento in 2020, the project combined traditional craftsmanship with a unique and beau

We’re prototyping a brick sample package. Let us know what you think and if you’d like a sample of our inventory!

Beautiful heritage Toronto Don Valley Red Pressed brick available.
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Perfect for a feature wall, garden project or patio pavers.

“Don” Yellow bricks. Early 1900s with a nice patina. This is a very robust brick that withstands the elements and lasts the test of time. 1200+ available.

“Toronto Don Valley” Cream blend pressed brick. Early 1900s foundation brick. Beautiful colour range and patina. 1200 available.

What makes heritage material so special?
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These bricks were handmade by people 145 years ago. The fingerprints of these labourers are still visible and tangible today.
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Putting your fingers into the impressions of another long-dead person’s

We are now processing and palletizing a load of pretty special yellow bricks from an East Toronto foundation wall.
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With a beautiful colour range and just the right amount of irregularity, these dense Toronto Valley bricks would make for a perfect

Some of our reclaimed materials are on display at 165 Niagara Street until January 28 at the Circular Living Lab for DesignTO festival.

Our friends @torontomasonryrestoration recently completed this facade rebuild using 100% reclaimed brick, salvaged from this very home. It doesn’t get any more local or carbon free than that.
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By using reclaimed brick for this project and reb

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