Island Block & Paving’s sustainable bricks, blocks and pavers were selected for the high-profile Djerring Flemington Community Hub at Debneys Park, Melbourne. The recently completed project was designed by Architects Croxon Ramsay with construction by McCorkell Construction for the Moonee Valley Council. The new community hub was designed to achieve a [...]
With sustainable bricks, blocks and pavers, actions speak louder than words…. "It’s easy being green” with Sustainable Products for the Future. In these days of greenwashing regarding sustainability credentials, Island Block & Paving is committed to being transparent with designers with our commitments and outcomes. Island Block & Paving are Australia’s [...]
“Efflorescence’ is the term most used to describe the deposit of crusty white mineral salts that appear on a masonry surface (concrete, render, brick or mortar) that have leached out from within the substrate when moisture migrates through it. Efflorescence in masonry appears as white alkaline salts on the surface and [...]
The Korongee Dementia Village was completed back in 2020 with the project using over 250,000 bricks in a variety of colours from our Bricks for the Future range including Pearl ECO, Walnut ECO, Graphite and Dune. Architect: ThomsonAdsett Melbourne Builder: Fairbrother Bricklayer: Crossin Bricklaying The first of its kind in [...]
Island Block & Paving has reaffirmed its position as Australia’s No.1 supplier of sustainable bricks, building blocks, retaining wall systems and pavers. We continue to lead our industry. This month we have achieved two of Global Green Tag’s highest-level certifications: Greentag GreenRate Level A certification and GreenTag (PHD) HealthRate Platinum certification. Global [...]
Island Block & Paving had the privilege of being asked to display our Sustainable Products for the Future range as a part of the Design Matters National "Sustainability Hub" at the 2022 Decor + Design Home Show. The 4 day event held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre was a great way [...]
Simple yet modern, white bricks in crisp, subtle tones are the perfect choice for your next brick project. Popular white colours like Pure White, Pearl ECO, Platinum ECO and Mist ECO offer contemporary, fresh white shades and are available in four exclusive textures including smooth, exposed, refined and polished finishes. Pearl [...]
Masonry; in particular brickwork is a popular choice for builders & architects looking to bring a creative edge to their designs whilst also creating strong structures. There are now more & more creative ways to lay bricks especially including the Hit & Miss walling pattern. Two recent projects we have been [...]
Island Block & Paving is excited to join Design Matters National as a sponsor. Victorian Area Manager Jackson Thurlow said “I am excited to show the Design Matters National members our expansive product range in particularly our Sustainable Products for the Future range and see more projects come to life using [...]
Contractor: Lloyd Group Bricklayer: McPherson Bricklaying Location: Clyde North, VIC Products: Ebony ECO & Mist ECO Smooth Bricks for the Future Our Job of the Month for July 2021 is the state of the art, Ramlegh Reserve Sports Pavilion and Recreation Reserve in Clyde North, VIC. The project was completed in [...]
