Revitalizing Paddington Reservoir: A Historic Transformation

Paddington Reservoir Gardens is the re-purposed site of a historic water reservoir which accepted water from the Botany Swamps pumping station for supply to parts of Sydney between 1866 and 1899. The Reservoir was originally constructed in two stages, completed in 1866 and 1878. The water chambers were built below street level with a grassed park above, […]
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Are Recycled Bricks Pest-Resistant? What Homeowners Should Know

Dense clay brick has genuine pest-resistance advantages over timber and some cladded construction types but it’s worth understanding exactly how those advantages work, and where they don’t apply. The full picture is more useful for a homeowner making material decisions than a simple ‘bricks are pest-proof’ claim. This post covers how the main Australian pest […]
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Why Aussies Are Choosing Recycled Bricks for Their Next Build

When people visit The Brick Pit’s yard, the practical questions usually come first what’s the price, how many do I need, will they suit a retaining wall or a path? But somewhere in the conversation, something else tends to surface. A comment about a demolished building they passed as a child. A question about where […]
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Sustainable Brick Recycling: Burwood House Bricks for Reuse

Recycle for reuse…because crushing old bricks is a mugs’ game! When a grand old estate in Burwood, NSW came down, I was saddened that the owner had chosen to demolish rather than restore. Set on over an acre of land, the circa early 1900’s structure stood beautifully proud. Every living area and bedroom had high vaulted […]
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