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Surplus Ibstock Staffordshire blue engineering bricks — 1,000 bricks — Bristol

Bristol·1,000 bricks·Listed 21d ago
£715/lot
~40kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Bristol Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0074

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Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 1,000 bricks.

About this lot

Surplus from a development. Brand new, banded on pallets. Suits damp courses, retaining walls and below-DPC work. Located in Bristol — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Direct from Bristol Reclaim Co., a demolition operating out of Bristol; live for 21 days.

This is exactly the kind of material that typically ends up in a skip costing the seller money; buying it diverts it back into a build. It is sold as reclaimed: character included, surprises excluded — read the defect notes below before bidding your time.

Measurements & specifications

Class
B Engineering
Strength
>75 N/mm²
Location
Bristol
Ref
SB-01-04
Quantity / lot size
1,000 bricks
Dimensional tolerance
±4mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
3.3 kg
Pallet footprint
1000 × 1200mm, banded
Estimated coverage
61 bricks/m² (single skin, 10mm joints)
Batch sample tested
11 units pulled and checked

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Chipped arris on roughly 3 in 50 units; usable as cuts and closers.
  • 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.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 40 kg CO₂e versus manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

That's equivalent to about 236 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 2 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 Bristol; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £55 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

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 (1,000 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 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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