Heritage Brick

Heritage brick represents irreplaceable pieces of Ontario's architectural history, requiring specialized knowledge to preserve these century-old materials that tell the story of our communities. These bricks, typically made before 1950, used local clays and traditional firing methods creating unique colors, textures, and properties different from modern mass-produced units. Characteristics include larger non-standard sizes, softer composition allowing flexibility, higher porosity requiring breathable treatments, and distinctive manufacturing marks from hand-molding. Heritage brick requires lime-based mortars that match original flexibility, as modern Portland cement causes spalling and cracking. Finding matching brick for repairs often involves architectural salvage, custom manufacturing, or careful brick turning techniques. Fix My Brick specializes in heritage brick conservation, understanding the science and craftsmanship needed to preserve these historic materials. Proper heritage brick restoration maintains property character, qualifies for heritage grants, and can increase value by 15-25% in historic districts.