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Industry perspectives, project highlights and news from the kilns of H.G. Matthews, where traditional brickmaking has been at work since 1923.

Woodfired brickwork at Fawley House

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How Woodfired Bricks Support Renewable Brickmaking

Discover how woodfired bricks are made, why responsibly sourced wood matters, and what to assess before choosing them for your project.

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Handmade brick fired in a Scotch kiln from Chiltern clay
By H.G. Matthews • October 22, 2026
Discover how Scotch kilns and Chiltern clay shape the colour, texture and character of every handmade brick—and how to choose the right brick for your project.
Woodfired bricks made through renewable brickmaking
By H.G. Matthews • October 22, 2026
Discover how woodfired bricks are made, why responsibly sourced wood matters, and what architects, builders and homeowners should assess before choosing them.
Heritage restoration bricks matched by colour, texture and mortar
By H.G. Matthews • October 22, 2026
Learn how to choose heritage restoration bricks by matching colour, texture, size and mortar for durable, historically sensitive repairs.

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