Repurposing old bricks

Question

Is it ok to repurpose old bricks from an outhouse to make a garden wall? Will a bricklayer be happy to use them?

Graham · Answer

Yes old bricks can be re-claimed and used again.they must me cleaned off properly.

Fred · Answer

Yes as long as they are free of all mortar no problem

Lee · Answer

Providing they are cleaned up properly,this will be no problem for a bricklayer to use.

David · Answer

Any good bricklayer would be happy to use the bricks as long as they are fully cleaned off and not damaged

Mark · Answer

Yes once they donot have plaster on them and are in good condition

William · Answer

They can be used again would have to be cleaned of old cement builders can do it if it's alot of bricks would be cheaper to bit new as it would take alot time to clean them all

Mark · Answer

If the bricks are clean , free from old motor then it's no problem , however if he must clean them it will cost a lot more .

Behrouz · Answer

Yes I have used reclaimed victorian bricks on many jobs and they can be expensive. 
Cleaning the old bricks of cement can be a time consuming job which many wouldn't want to undertake.

Mark · Answer

Yes it is ok as long as they are in good condition and clean a bricklayer will be happy to use them

Kieran · Answer

Yes you can re purpose the bricks if there in good condition would just need a tidy up and a good brush and I’m a bricky and I would be happy to lay them no problem

Repurposing old bricks

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