With Stone Farm’s reclaimed building brick, you’ll bring history and character to your next project. Salvaged from the mills and factories that powered America’s industrial boom, each brick tells a story and offers charm and durability that modern brick can’t replicate. Whether you’re restoring a classic home or adding vintage appeal to a new build, it’s an eco-friendly choice rich in history.
Antique brick pavers differ from building bricks in several ways:
• Antique brick pavers are harvested from streets and sidewalks, while building bricks come from the facing of mills, factories and other old structures.
• Antique brick pavers are very dense and durable, while building bricks are lighter and more porous.
• Antique brick pavers were built to withstand heavy traffic and harsh climates, while building bricks used in the ground would likely fail under similar conditions.
Every brick we carry comes from a real building, so its color and size depend on where it was made and how it was fired. Our current blend is salvaged from across New England. Expect natural variation from brick to brick, which is what gives a finished wall its depth and character.
• We salvage these vintage bricks from mills, factories, schoolhouses and other historic buildings throughout New England.
• They are usually at least a century old and can vary slightly in size, as they were not mass-produced.
• They generally reveal deep reds and terracotta oranges common in Northeast clay.
• Approximate size: 7.5-8″L x 3.5-4″W x 2.25″T
When restoring or repairing older brickwork, finding a match for the existing material can be a challenge. New brick tends to stand out and disrupt an aged appearance, while reclaimed brick blends seamlessly into historic masonry, with consistent style, color and texture.
Whether you’re fixing a weathered facade, patching a chimney or renovating a heritage home, reclaimed brick lets you keep the original character and integrity of the structure.
Reclaimed bricks are more than just construction materials—they’re pieces of history. Salvaged from century-old buildings, these bricks have seen generations pass by, bearing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. We’ve reclaimed bricks from:
• Famous city row houses
• Abandoned mills, once the heartbeat of New England towns, and world leaders in textile production
• Decommissioned military plants where many of the planes and helicopters used in WWII and the Korean War were built.
Using reclaimed building bricks allows you to incorporate a tangible piece of history into your project, preserving architectural heritage while enhancing your space with authenticity and tradition.
Reclaimed building bricks have proven their worth through decade upon decade of weather and wear. Their durability and character make them excellent options for many new applications:
• Residential Exteriors – from accents to full facades, add curb appeal with a distinct, aged look.
• Fireplaces & Chimneys – full reclaimed brick is ideal for a rustic fire feature.
• Garden & Border Walls – define outdoor spaces with durable, distinguished brickwork.
• Posts & Pedestals – create striking gate posts or a bold garden pedestal.
• Raised Beds – add permanence, structure and charm to your garden.
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Historic bricks often reflect the geology of the region where they were made. Before modern manufacturing and long-distance transportation became commonplace, brickmakers typically relied on locally available clay and shale. Differences in the minerals naturally present in those raw materials, such as iron, helped produce the distinctive reds, oranges, browns, buffs, and other tones associated with bricks from different parts of the country.
Color was also influenced by how the bricks were manufactured and fired. Kiln type, firing temperature, oxygen levels, and even the position of a brick within the kiln could create noticeable variations. As a result, reclaimed bricks from different regions—and sometimes even bricks from the same historic brickyard—can have their own recognizable range of colors and character. These regional differences are part of what makes authentic reclaimed brick so distinctive.
