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Reclaimed surplus bricks & blocks — Welsh blue pennant random walling (2.0t)Reclaimed

Welsh blue pennant random walling (2.0t)

Cardiff·2.0 tonnes·Listed 6d ago
£640/lot
~420kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Cardiff Stone Salvage (Demolition) · Ref L0008

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Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 2.0 tonnes.

About this lot

Reclaimed Welsh blue pennant stone — random sizes, hand-pitched faces. Beautiful weathered patina. Perfect for new boundary walls in conservation areas across South Wales. Direct from Cardiff Stone Salvage, a demolition operating out of Cardiff; live for 6 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

Stone
Pennant sandstone (blue)
Weight
2.0t
Quantity / lot size
2.0 tonnes
Dimensional tolerance
±4mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
2.8 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
  • Minor handling marks from salvage and palletising; nothing affecting use.
  • A small number of half-bricks are included in the count free of charge.
  • Chipped arris on roughly 3 in 50 units; usable as cuts and closers.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Choosing this lot over new product avoids an estimated 420 kg CO₂e — benchmarked against manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

For scale: roughly 2478 km in a typical petrol car, or a year's absorption for 20 established trees.

With Part Z and embodied-carbon reporting moving up the agenda, documented reuse like this is increasingly worth recording in your project's carbon log.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Cardiff; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Nationwide pallet courier available — typically £65–£120 per pallet, 2–4 working days.
  • Viewings welcomed by appointment; the measurements table above reflects what was checked at listing.

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

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

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

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