August 2025

Freestone ECO Retaining Wall Blocks: Sustainable, Stylish & DIY-Friendly

By |August 26th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Looking for a smart, stylish and sustainable DIY solution for your retaining wall? Freestone ECO Retaining Wall Blocks from Island Block & Paving are not just blocks - they’re a modern revolution in landscaping. Whether you're drafting a garden upgrade, planning a residential or commercial retaining system or simply improving your [...]

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July 2025

How Island Block & Paving Achieves Carbon Neutral Masonry Products

By |July 3rd, 2025|Uncategorized|

At Island Block & Paving, sustainability isn’t just a promise - it’s a process backed by innovation, and third-party certification. We’re proud to be Australia’s first and only masonry manufacturer to achieve Carbon Neutral status across our entire sustainable product range, and we’re committed to sharing exactly how we got there. [...]

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June 2025

Why Choose Our 25mm Brick Slips?

By |June 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|

When it comes to selecting the ideal wall finish or cladding solution, aesthetics are only part of the equation. Architects, builders, and homeowners are now prioritising sustainability, performance, and safety - and that’s exactly where our 25mm Brick Slips for the Future stand out. Below, we outline five compelling reasons why [...]

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April 2025

September 2024

Carbon Neutral Certified Bricks, Blocks, Pavers & Retaining Walls.

By |September 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|

Introducing Australia’s first and only Carbon Neutral certified bricks, building blocks, pavers, and retaining wall range. Leading the Australian masonry industry, Island Block & Paving are the first Carbon Neutral Certified manufacturer of bricks, building blocks, pavers and retaining wall blocks. Established in 1993, Island Block & Paving has a commitment [...]

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March 2024

Introducing the Reclaimed Brick collection..

By |March 27th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Discover the timeless allure of Island Block & Paving's Reclaimed Brick range, where each brick tells a story of history and character. Manufactured in Australia with 40% recycled content, the Reclaimed Brick collection embodies sustainability without compromising on quality or aesthetics. These bricks are not just a nod to the past; [...]

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Sustainable Bricks from Island Block & Paving

By |March 20th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Building a Sustainable Future with Island Block & Paving's Bricks for the Future Range In the age of climate change and environmental consciousness, the construction industry is at a pivotal moment to embrace sustainability. Island Block & Paving's Bricks for the Future range offers not just bricks but a promise of [...]

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November 2023

Djerring Flemington Hub

By |November 15th, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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September 2023

September 2023 Sustainable Update

By |September 20th, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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February 2023

How to Prevent Efflorescence in Masonry

By |February 28th, 2023|Uncategorized|

“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 [...]

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