Today, I’m going to share with you guys a little project I worked on – finding brick dust. Yeah, you heard that right, brick dust. Sounds crazy, but it actually has some cool uses. So, buckle up, and let me take you through my adventure.
First off, I needed to figure out what exactly brick dust is. Turns out, it’s just the leftover stuff when you cut, grind, or crush bricks. Pretty simple. I found out that it’s common around construction sites or places where they make bricks. Armed with this knowledge, I started my hunt.
My first thought was to check online. I typed in something like “brick dust suppliers near me” and my city’s name. The search results showed a bunch of places, but I wanted to see if I could find it myself. It felt like a little treasure hunt, you know?
Next, I remembered there was a construction site a few blocks from my house. I grabbed a bag and went over there. I looked around, and sure enough, there were piles of bricks and, you guessed it, brick dust! I talked to one of the workers, and he said I could take some. Score!
After that, I started thinking about where else I could find it. I remembered a few home improvement stores in the area. I made a few calls, and one of them, Home Depot in Maine, said they had something similar. They had this clay stock brick, but not exactly brick dust. I also found out that prices can be different from what you see online, so it’s always good to check.
I also came across a company called Glen-Gery, they have a system to find brick dealers near you. Then there’s this other company, Wienerberger, that supplies to some big builders merchants across the UK. You can find a local merchant stockist from them, too. But, I was more interested in finding the dust directly rather than buying bricks.
During my research, I stumbled upon some interesting uses for brick dust. Apparently, some people believe it offers spiritual protection when used at the entrance of a home. I also read that it’s used on baseball fields and outdoor paths. Who knew, right?
I even found a type of brick called Austral Bricks Extruded Commons. They’re supposed to be super durable and strong. But again, my focus was on the dust, not the bricks themselves.
So, after a bit of exploring and asking around, I managed to collect a good amount of brick dust. It was a fun little adventure, and I learned a lot about something I never thought about before. Plus, now I have a bag of brick dust for any future projects that might need it.
That’s my story of hunting down brick dust. It was a bit messy, a bit random, but totally worth it. Hope you guys found it interesting. Until next time, keep exploring and keep those hands dirty!
