Colonial Brick

Created with wooden molds in England, these bricks were hand-crafted and fired under extreme temperatures to achieve their hardened nature. After this timely process, the bricks were sent to the local ports for their Trans-Atlantic voyage. Used in the ‘hold’ of ships for ballast, the bricks quickly became known as ‘ballast bricks’. After arriving at their destination in the New England ports of Providence and Boston, the ballast brick were unloaded and replaced with fine goods for the return trip to England. Some of the bricks were used for the original construction of colonial homes on the Eastern seaboard, while others were simply discarded into the harbors - never to be seen again...

Over the past 20 years, these bricks have been reclaimed from historical building sites and excavated from the same harbors where they originally arrived. Today, Earthcore Industries, is proud to re-introduce a product into the speciality market that has had a significant place in our countries’ history. The Colonial Brick has returned.

Though Colonial Bricks may be hundreds of years old, they are versatile enough to be used in both traditional and contemporary applications. With its natural aged look, irregular surfaces and dense nature, Colonial Bricks are ideal for fireplaces, chimneys, restoration projects, surrounds and as pavers.
  Colonial Brick