Collected Material File #03
BRICK RUBBLE
Collection Details
118 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, 3065, Victoria
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
Courtesy of B.F.C. Built
January 2023
Collection Type
Construction and demolition rubble/byproduct from a residential renovation
Previous Use
Double brick and brick cavity walls in residential home
The story of collection
These bricks were collected from a residential renovation in Fitzroy, just off Brunswick Street. They are beautifully mottled and speckled with a variety of colours ranging from beige to a deep brown-orange. Some are dull with a grey tone and others are bright, indicating variation in firing temperatures or different areas in the brick kiln receiving different levels of heat. It is assumed these were made close to the site with local materials because of their handmade and rustic appearance.
Thank you to B.F.C. Built for allowing me to access the site immediately after demolition had taken place to collect materials.
Extended Material Data
Coordinates
-37.79929726172641, 144.97918198942432
Council / Zoning
Yarra, NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential)
Material Origin
Assuming local small-scale manufacturer from quality of brick
Composition
Clay (alumina and silica)
Grog (fired crushed clay for workability, strength, and low shrinkage)
Measurements (mm)
Standard brick assumed
110(w) x 230(l) x 76(h)
Absorption
Approx. 9.9%
Appearance
Mostly orange-red with mottled grog inside. Grog is a mix of light orange, red, brown and beige coarse pieces. Exterior is rough with some cosmetic cracks
Characteristics & Crushing Notes
Easily crushed. Crumbles, especially along crack lines
Post-firing Characteristics (Cone 6)
Retains form, does not melt. Colour stays somewhat true. Very stable and non-reactive
Potential Applications in Ceramics