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September 2024

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

By |2024-09-24T00:34:39+00:00September 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 |2024-04-07T23:41:02+00:00March 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 |2024-03-20T02:14:11+00:00March 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 |2023-11-15T00:40:49+00:00November 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 |2023-10-31T06:30:28+00:00September 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 |2023-05-17T01:08:16+00:00February 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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Korongee Dementia Village

By |2023-03-17T00:29:06+00:00February 27th, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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November 2022

Global Greentag “Greenrate Level A” & Platinum Health Rate Certification

By |2023-03-17T00:30:49+00:00November 21st, 2022|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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July 2022

Island Block & Paving at Decor + Design Melbourne 2022

By |2024-09-27T00:56:35+00:00July 19th, 2022|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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June 2022

DID YOU KNOW? White Bricks from Island Block & Paving

By |2023-05-17T01:09:03+00:00June 28th, 2022|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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