capnmcbarnacle Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I need some more scratchface brick for a renovation on my house. This stuff is really tough to find, so I thought I'd see if anyone knows where I can find some of this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Go around Montrose and look for brick Bungalows that are being demolished... find the owner (or the builder), see if you can salvage the brick. That's what you need... I know of two bungalows that were destroyed within 4 weeks of each other Dunlavy/Marshall-ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Go around Montrose and look for brick Bungalows that are being demolished... find the owner (or the builder), see if you can salvage the brick. That's what you need... I know of two bungalows that were destroyed within 4 weeks of each other Dunlavy/Marshall-ish...I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled. This brick is really hard to match. I've found a bunch that are close but not quite right. A brick guy told me that since these bricks around here were all fired at different times, most all look a little different house to house. Lots of them look like a match from the street but then when you get close you see the texture and color are different. I've become a big fan of all the crazy brick around here in the process. There is some pretty cool stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled. This brick is really hard to match. I've found a bunch that are close but not quite right. A brick guy told me that since these bricks around here were all fired at different times, most all look a little different house to house. Lots of them look like a match from the street but then when you get close you see the texture and color are different. I've become a big fan of all the crazy brick around here in the process. There is some pretty cool stuff..Just keep your eyes open for salvage opportunities... Try to match old brick, with old brick, if you can...Slightly off topic... but... one of my biggest pet peeves is painted brick (on bungalows that had original non-painted brick). Should be added to the list of Vatican Sins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 if time is the issue when it comes to getting your bricks, try these people, there used to be a local company that had a stockpile of old bricks they sold, but for some reason, I can't find their number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallagher Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've heard there is a guy who collects and re-sells old brick somewhere off Washington. If anyone can find it, this guy can. I'll try to get the number and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've heard there is a guy who collects and re-sells old brick somewhere off Washington. If anyone can find it, this guy can. I'll try to get the number and post it.Thanks, I'd appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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