Frequently Asked Questions

How many bricks will I need?
Determine how many square feet you are covering with brick, then select a brick size from the table below.  Multiply the total number of square feet by the brick needed per square foot, and divide by 5% to allow for breakage. 

This will only be an estimate, for the most accurate figure, you should contact your builder or mason contractor to determine how many bricks will be needed for your project.
                   
                                                                   BRICK PER
                        SIZE                                SQUARE FOOT
                        King Size                                   4.80
                        Builders Special                         5.33
                        Modular                                     6.85
                        Queen Size                               5.20
                        Utility                                        3.00
                        Engineer                                   5.60
  
 
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