Boral Is Official Brick of SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500

The 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 will take place on Jan. 25, 2012. in Las Vegas. This annual championship bricklaying competition was established to showcase the skill and craftsmanship of masons from around the world. Drawing crowds of more than 3,000, it’s the most popular event at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry Show in Las Vegas every year.

As a platinum sponsor of the event, Boral Bricks will supply all the bricks to be used during the event. They also are supplying bricks for six of the regional qualifying events currently underway. The events will use various types of bricks within Boral Bricks’ Architectural Design Series, a series of four brick collections intended for commercial construction.

Boral Bricks has been named the official brick of the 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 event.

Masonry has been around for more than 6,000 years, but it is a still a skilled trade that requires a great amount of time, effort and training. The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 is a test of strength, stamina, focus and creativity. It provides masons with a platform to showcase their talent and abilities.

“While the methods for producing brick have evolved over time, the skill and precision of a mason hasn’t changed. A true craftsman knows how to take a brick product and turn it into beautiful design,” said Shelley Ross, director of marketing for Boral Bricks. “Our sponsorship of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 is one way to show our gratitude and support of the masonry trade.”

The 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 National will be held at the Masonry Construction Challenge arena during the 2012 World of Concrete/World of Masonry Show on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. For more details about the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 program, visit www.specmixbricklayer500.com.

Boral Unveils Architectural Design Brick Series

Boral Bricks has launched four brick collections within its new Architectural Design Series. The series is intended for commercial construction and consists of the following: Freedom collection, Liberty collection, 17th Century collection and Main Street collection.

“Our new Architectural Design Series offers classic beauty and strength as a commercial brick option,” said Bob Kepford, president of Boral Bricks. “This new series validates Boral’s rich history and tradition of brick making for any style of construction. We feel we are poised to become a major player again in commercial brick as the economy continues to improve.”

The Main Street collection consists of Boral’s traditional red and red range of colors and textures in a modular size brick. The Main Street collection features 13 unique colors, including Chocolate Wirecut, Meltone Range, Red Wirecut Bostonian and Select Smooth Red to name a few.

The Freedom and Liberty collections are traditional commercial brick in a modular style. The Freedom collection comes in seven colors, including Citadel, Manhattan, Pebble, Regiment, Sunset, Varsity and Wheat. The Liberty collection comes in six colors, including Battleship, Bisque, Cannon, Freedom, Merlot and Slate.

The 17th Century collection is similar to Boral’s residential 17th Century brick. Slight irregularities and softer shape help mimic a historic look. Each brick is unique in that it is created in a sand-dusted wooden box, so no two bricks are exactly alike. The 17th Century collection is available in modular and queen sizes. The collection comes in the following colors for the modular style, Cambridge, Chateau, L200/232 and S200/232. In the queen style, the collection includes Buckskin, Dover, Normandy, Orleans and Regency.

For additional information on Boral’s Architectural Design Series and other brick products, visit www.boralbricks.com.