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As one of the Ireland’s leading distributors of bricks and brick slips products, Likestone has been stocking and fitting the largest selection of bricks and brick slips products since 2005.
Suppliers of the highest quality brick and brick slips
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- Feature Walls
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Another Brick in the Wall, Trump or Pink Floyd?
/in Architectural Design, News, Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorIt might seem like you’re in the psychadelic world of Pink Floyd as you read on but regardless of which side of the proverbial wall you find yourself on, it is difficult to avoid the news headlines these days. Trump, in all his majesty, loves his walls, bless him! The big plan to build 1900 miles of a boundary wall between the Us and Mexico seems utterly ridiculous! At Likestone, we are very familiar with large scale projects but this is a whole other scale altogether. According to our reserved calculations, there will be at least 10 million square metres of brick needed. At least! Add to that, 2.5 million bags of mortar, a couple of trowels, maybe a bit of sealer etc.
Admittedly, we do have a large amount of stock available, but even so, this is way beyond Likestone‘s capacity. Our brick reserves would be annihilated! The devastation from our customers would be catastrophic! Not to mention, employee morale, sure that would hit the floor with no brick left to sell. That just wouldn’t do!
We have tried contacting the Trump administration in an effort to offer some advice on building this wall. This has proven to be more difficult than anticipated.
Firstly, we advised…..do not build this wall!
Secondly we advised…………it may be in the best interest of the American population to hold off on building this wall!
It soon became obvious that our advice was falling on deaf ears, deaf ears with lots of years! Imagine the audacity, to ignore the expert advice of one of the top brick and brick slip distributors in Ireland! ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ indeed!
Reclaimed Brick Slips, ’An Architect’s Dream’ and Kate Bush!
/in Architectural Design, Interior, News, Uncategorized/by Stephen O'Connor‘Lines like these have got to be an Architect’s dream’ says the famous singer/songwriter, Kate Bush. Reclaimed brick slips may not have been Kate’s obvious inspiration, but we can read between those ‘lines’. Thank you Kate!
Did you know that our beautiful Reclaimed Brick Slips were once a fully fledged building brick? It’s true! Starting their life as a small cog in a the big wheel that was once, a grown up…..building!!! Bonded to all their neighbouring Clay Bricks, woven into walls to hold up roofs, piers, gates and more. Then somehow, somewhere in their life, it was decided they were no longer needed. Can you imagine? Discarded, forgotten! But, destiny, fate stepped in. An anonymous sponsor saved them, gave them a new life………..Who could this anonymous sponsor be? Let’s not get carried away and use the word ‘God’, let’s call them………..Likestone!
Saved from a life cut short, they were neatly and lovingly chopped in half, using a massive guillitine……massive! Suddenly where there was one, became two! Where there was a singular natural clay brick, there is now two individual, symbiotic, natural clay brick slips. Wow!
And with the light, the changing tones and textures. These elements encompass the beautiful, statement façade of Reclaimed Brick Slips. Thank goodness they were saved. Thank goodness, we get to use them in our homes, cafes, hotels, restaurants, offices. You name it, we can use them there! ‘An Architect’s Dream’ and hopes brought back to life. These are the characteristics that make these brick veneers so special and so timeless.
Let’s not forget they are born from authentic hands, hands that moulded authentic soft mud. Salvaged and saved, our Clay Brick Slips exude all the natural flaws which make this Brick Veneer so timeless.
At Likestone, we may joke, we may jest, but we take our beautiful Salvaged and very seriously. Now, who wouldn’t want them as part of their life, their space? After all, they belong to our ancestors. Embrace heritage, embrace history, Embrace Reclaimed Brick Slips!
Hansfield Wood development showcases bricks at their Best!
/in Architectural Design, Interior, News, Uncategorized/by WestEmly3LikHansfield Wood is a stunning development, which is very close to our hearts in Likestone. Given that the Boss himself, Stephen, hails from our lovely capital Dublin, we were delighted to be involved on this project. We made it our business to offer solutions and options of bricks and brick slips at every juncture. And here we are now, in the thick of it! Hansfield Wood development is currently ongoing. The finish and quality of each individual house and apartment is top priority for all concerned, including Likestone. Who wouldn’t want to be involved in this superior development? Consisting of 3 & 4 bedroom A-rated quality homes, Hansfield Woods is set in the leafy suburbs of Dublin 15.
Continued high performance and consistency in supplying brick and brick slips has allowed us to maintain our high standards. This is evident during procurement, delivery and all other aspects of our role, as brick suppliers. It is our extensive experience in the building industry which has offered us the opportunity to work with innovative and forward thinking developers such as Alanna Homes. The finished product of each individual home completed by Alanna Homes is a credit to the company and allows us to hold our chins a little higher. Well, if you can’t be proud of high end design, superior quality build and finishes, then what can you be proud of?
Externally, the beautiful Moscow red brick emphasises the warmth and lushness of the location in Dublin 15. Matching the high quality finish of the Moscow brick is the portofino brick slip, creating a brick veneer or brick cladding internally. Natural Brick slips are highly durable and very low maintenance making them an obvious choice for large scale projects.
If you are considering using brick or brick slips why not give us a call? We are delighted to offer advice and help you choose a finish that best suits your design or project.
Check out the wide range of brick and brick slips at www.likestone.ie