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Reclaimed engineering blues — class B (240 units)

Birmingham·240 bricks·Listed 1d ago
£195/lot
~110kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Brum Reclamation (Demolition) · Ref L0003

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Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 240 bricks.

About this lot

Class B engineering blues lifted from a Smethwick canal-side wall. Sound, frost-resistant, ideal for damp courses, retaining walls and below-DPC work. Cleaned but not perfect — some lime mortar residue. Offered by Brum Reclamation (demolition) from their Birmingham yard, listed 1 days ago.

Site over-orders, cancelled jobs and careful strip-outs are where the best material bargains in the UK come from — this lot is one of them. It is sold as reclaimed: character included, surprises excluded — read the defect notes below before bidding your time.

Measurements & specifications

Class
B Engineering
Compressive
>75 N/mm²
Water absorption
<7%
Quantity / lot size
240 bricks
Dimensional tolerance
±2mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
2.6 kg
Pallet footprint
1000 × 1200mm, banded
Estimated coverage
55 bricks/m² (single skin, 10mm joints)
Batch sample tested
5 units pulled and checked

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Expect natural variation in tone and texture across the batch — this is the appeal of reclaimed stock.
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Faces are weathered, not damaged — colour deepens when laid and pointed.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 110 kg CO₂e versus manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

That's equivalent to about 649 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 5 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Birmingham; forklift loading available weekdays 7:30am–4pm.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £90 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Garden and boundary walls
  • Below-DPC and footings (engineering grades)
  • Conservation infill and patch repairs
  • Feature interior exposed-brick walls

Questions about this lot

How many bricks do I need per square metre?+

Standard UK bricks lay at ~60/m² in a single skin with 10mm joints. This lot (240 bricks) is best confirmed against your wall area plus a 5% cutting allowance.

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

Bricks that have survived decades outdoors in Birmingham have effectively passed the longest freeze-thaw test there is. We still recommend F2-rated units for exposed copings and below-DPC work.

Can I get a sample before buying?+

Yes — the seller (Brum Reclamation) will set aside sample units for inspection at the Birmingham yard before you commit to the full quantity.

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