73MM BRICKS

73mm Bricks: The Professional Choice for Heritage & Restoration

When it comes to renovation and extension projects, getting the brick size right is the difference between a seamless finish and a costly mistake. While 65mm is the modern standard, 73mm bricks (often referred to as "Imperial" or "Northern" size) are essential for matching the character and coursing of older properties.

At DBM DIY, we provide a premium selection of 73mm bricks designed to help you maintain the structural and aesthetic integrity of traditional builds across the UK.

73mm Facing Bricks: Seamlessly Matching the Old with the New

If you are working on a property built before the 1960s—particularly in the North of England, the Midlands, or Scotland—your home likely features a larger brick profile. Using a standard 65mm brick for an extension would result in mismatched mortar lines. Our 73mm facing bricks solve this problem.

Period Character: Our range includes textures that mimic the handmade, irregular charm of Victorian and Edwardian masonry.

Colour Consistency: We stock a variety of shades, from the iconic Deep Red Multi and Rustic Oranges to Weathered Buffs, ensuring your new wall looks like it’s always been there.

High Performance: Despite their traditional appearance, our 73mm facing bricks meet modern technical standards, offering excellent frost resistance (F2) and low salt content to prevent unsightly efflorescence.

Why Use 73mm Bricks?

The 73mm brick (standard dimensions: 215mm x 102.5mm x 73mm) offers several unique advantages for specific construction needs:

1. Authentic Restoration: Perfect for repairing "blown" brickwork or filling in old doorways and windows in period homes where modern bricks are too small.

2. Structural Compatibility: These bricks are designed to match the height of original imperial courses, ensuring that four courses of bricks plus four mortar joints equal exactly 12 inches (approx. 304mm).

3. Aesthetic Impact: The slightly larger face of a 73mm brick provides a more substantial, robust look to a wall, which is often preferred for garden boundary walls and traditional outbuildings.

Expert Brick Matching at DBM DIY

Finding the right 73mm brick can be a challenge because they are less common than standard sizes. DBM DIY takes the guesswork out of your project. We source high-quality 73mm bricks from leading UK manufacturers to ensure that your build is both durable and beautiful.

Bulk Deliveries: Whether you need a few hundred for a garden wall or thousands for a full extension, we offer competitive pricing on bulk orders.

Expert Guidance: Not sure if your existing bricks are 65mm or 73mm? Simply measure the height of one brick (excluding the mortar). If it's roughly 2 ⅞ inches, the 73mm is your perfect match.