Exceptional Quality Clay Bricks
We offer quality personal service teamed with superior products and sound technical knowledge from our decades of experience.
The Advantage of Clay Bricks and Pavers
Clay is a natural, versatile and enduring building material. Fired at high temperatures, clay bricks and pavers offer a combination of strength, durability, low maintenance and timeless appeal — making them a practical choice for both new construction and landscaping.
Colours Inspired by the Earth
Clay bricks and pavers are available in a beautiful range of natural colours, tones and textures, from warm reds and earthy browns to contemporary greys and blended finishes. Their colour is created naturally through the clay and firing process, meaning it does not simply fade or peel away like a surface coating.
Strength and Longevity
Clay bricks and pavers are manufactured to be strong and durable, providing long-term performance in demanding environments. Properly selected and installed clay products can withstand everyday wear, exposure to the elements and the passage of time, making them a lasting investment in any building or outdoor space.
Sound Insulation
The density and mass of clay brickwork provide excellent sound insulation, helping to reduce the transmission of noise between rooms and from outside. This makes clay brick an ideal choice for creating comfortable, peaceful living and working environments.
Moisture Resistant
Fired clay is naturally resistant to moisture and is well suited to South Africa's varied climate. Clay bricks and pavers retain their character and appearance through changing weather conditions, while their durable surface helps protect against the effects of everyday exposure.
Naturally Fire Resistant
Clay bricks and pavers are manufactured by firing clay at extremely high temperatures, making them naturally non-combustible and highly resistant to fire. Clay brick construction can therefore contribute to the overall fire resistance of a building.
Environmentally Considered
Clay is a naturally occurring material, and the durability and long service life of clay bricks and pavers contribute to a lower need for replacement over time. Their thermal properties can also help regulate indoor temperatures, while their low maintenance requirements make them a practical choice throughout the life of a building.
Endurance
Clay brick masonry is built to endure. Unlike many other building materials, quality clay bricks do not rot, rust, peel or tarnish, and their natural colour and character remain remarkably consistent over time. Resistant to everyday wear and exposure to the elements, clay brick provides a durable building solution designed to stand the test of time.
Low risk
Clay bricks are manufactured to recognised South African standards and are used within established national building regulations and standards. This provides homeowners, developers and property investors confidence in the quality, performance and suitability of clay brick as a building material when correctly specified and constructed.
Low Maintenance
One of the key advantages of clay face brick is its exceptionally low maintenance requirements. Unlike painted or coated surfaces, quality face brick does not require regular repainting or refinishing to maintain its appearance. This reduces ongoing maintenance, saving both time and money while contributing to lower lifecycle costs over the life of the building.
What makes Vantell different?
Since April 1980, Vantell Bricks has built a proud tradition of quality clay brick manufacturing and trusted service. Over more than four decades, our commitment to brickmaking has earned us long-standing relationships with our customers, built on personal service, reliability and a genuine understanding of their individual requirements.
We manufacture quality clay bricks with care, backed by sound technical knowledge and years of experience. Where we source products from trusted suppliers, we apply the same standards of quality and reliability that our customers have come to expect from Vantell.
Brick is an enduring part of South Africa’s architectural heritage. From schools, hospitals, churches and public buildings to family homes, historic landmarks and modern developments, brick has been used for generations to create structures that are both functional and beautiful.
At Vantell, we are proud to be part of that tradition — continuing to supply quality clay brick products that are made to last, while providing the personal, dependable service that has been at the heart of our business since 1980.