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Surplus Hemelite 7N medium dense blocks (400 blocks) — Bristol

Bristol·400 blocks·Listed 1d ago
£525/lot
~40kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Bristol Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0122

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Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 400 blocks.

About this lot

Surplus to a self-build that finished under-order. New, dry-stored, banded. Suitable for load-bearing inner leaves. Located in Bristol — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Offered by Bristol Reclaim Co. (demolition) from their Bristol 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

Strength
7.3 N/mm²
Size
440 × 215 × 100mm
Location
Bristol
Ref
SB-05-04
Quantity / lot size
400 blocks
Dimensional tolerance
±2mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
2.9 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
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Faces are weathered, not damaged — colour deepens when laid and pointed.
  • Approx. 11% of units carry residual lime mortar — soft, brushes off dry.

Carbon & sustainability notes

The 40 kg CO₂e figure on this listing is calculated against manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

Put another way — about 236 km of driving emissions, or 2 tree-years of carbon uptake.

If your project tracks embodied carbon (BREEAM, Part Z readiness, or client ESG reporting), keep this listing reference as evidence of avoided emissions.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Bristol; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~30 miles of Bristol; from £55.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Feature interior exposed-brick walls
  • Facing work and matching extensions on period properties
  • Garden and boundary walls
  • Below-DPC and footings (engineering grades)

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 (400 blocks) is best confirmed against your wall area plus a 5% cutting allowance.

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

Bricks that have survived decades outdoors in Bristol 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 (Bristol Reclaim Co.) will set aside sample units for inspection at the Bristol yard before you commit to the full quantity.

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