The following brick pier configurations can be incorporated with either single or double brick fences. A general rule of thumb when selecting pier sizes: the bigger the property, the bigger the piers should be. This keeps the fence at an appropriate scale for the building. The smaller pier configurations suit the smaller terraces and semis around inner Sydney. The mid-range pier sizes suit detached houses and small blocks of units. The larger sized piers are reserved for larger dwellings and blocks of units with a wide frontage.
Moulded pier caps
We can finish the piers off at the top in several ways. Moulded pier caps are made for all brick pier dimensions and come in the following shapes: PC1, PC2, PC3, and PC4 (shown here).
Sandstone pier caps
Flat sandstone pier caps are also popular. They come with a rock-faced edge or sawn finish, in three thicknesses: 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm.
Brick pier caps
Pier caps can also be formed using bricks. When solid dry-pressed bricks are being used, it's common to simply lay the brick on edge to form a pier cap. When using extruded bricks (bricks with holes), it must be done in a way that hides the holes - this involves a series of mitre cuts carried out using a brick saw. There's a bit of extra labour and cost involved, but the final results look great.
What we'll work through with you
- Style: Federation, heritage, Mediterranean, contemporary
- Brick selection and pointing
- Pier and panel proportions
- Capping and decorative details
- Gates: pedestrian and vehicle, including aluminium slat infills
- Render or paint finishes if you want a non-face-brick look
Get in touch with photos of your site and any styles you like, and we'll come back with a proposal.