Reclaimed Brick Hearts

$0.75

Discover Chief Bricks' Reclaimed Brick Hearts — the beautiful "waste not" byproduct of hand-cutting our authentic New York thin brick veneer. Every time we slice a reclaimed red or flat no-frog brick down to a thin veneer piece, a smaller offcut is left behind. Instead of sending these pieces to landfill, we save them as Brick Hearts: solid, full-depth, character-rich brick fragments ready for creative reuse.

Because each Brick Heart is cut from a genuine salvaged NYC brick, it carries the same weathered color, texture, and history as our full-size units — just in a smaller, easier-to-handle form. It's reclamation taken one step further: zero waste, maximum character.

Pictures are an indication only. Feel, look and color differ from item to item.

By the unit - $0.75
By the pallet (1525 bricks) - $0.50
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Product details

Avg weight per item: 2.25 lbs
Weight per pallet: 3,495 lbs
Average size per item (L x W x H): 8" x 1.5–2" x 2.25"
Number of items per pallet: 1,525
Pallet size (L x W x H): 40" x 48" x 30"
Coverage: 10 bricks / sqf (floor or wall, no joint)
LEED Credit: v4 v5 Material Reuse

Most Frequent Applications

Garden & Landscape Borders: Edge flower beds, walkways, and tree rings with a rustic, textured line of reclaimed brick.
Mosaic & Accent Work: Use as filler pieces in patios, fire pits, or mixed-material walls for organic, irregular detail.
Decorative Fill & Crafts: Popular for DIY projects, planters, terrariums, and small-scale hardscape accents.
Drainage & Base Layers: Solid, durable fragments work well as rubble fill beneath pavers or in French drains.
Sustainable Building Fill: Ideal low-cost, eco-friendly filler material for gabion baskets or retaining wall cores.

Texture & Look

Brick Hearts inherit the full character of Chief Bricks' reclaimed red and flat no-frog bricks: weathered faces, soft chipped edges, and warm tonal shifts from deep red into brown, orange, and buff. Because they're offcuts rather than whole units, each piece has one or two freshly cut faces alongside the original aged surface, giving a striking contrast between raw brick core and time-worn exterior. That mix of rugged and refined makes them especially good for projects wanting visible texture in a compact size.

Key Features

Zero-Waste Byproduct: Rescued from the thin-veneer cutting process instead of discarded, maximizing material reuse.
Authentic NYC Origin: Cut from genuine reclaimed red and flat no-frog bricks salvaged from historic New York structures.
Compact & Versatile: Smaller size makes them easy to handle for borders, fill, mosaics, and craft projects.
Eco-Friendly Choice: A budget-conscious, sustainable option that supports LEED material-reuse credits.
High Yield Per Pallet: 1,525 pieces per pallet offers excellent coverage for large-scale border or fill projects.

Alternative names

Brick offcuts
Reclaimed brick fragments
Brick veneer scraps
Salvaged brick pieces
NYC brick chunks
Reclaimed brick rubble
Brick edging pieces
Recycled brick fill
Small reclaimed bricks
Brick mosaic pieces

Specification Sheet

Download our detailed specification sheet for complete information on sizes, colors, applications, chemical analysis and physical test results (where applicable). Perfect for architects, designers, and builders planning their next project.

Design guides & how-tos

Disclaimer

Reclaimed bricks are salvaged materials sourced from various manufacturers and structures, often dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. As a result, these bricks are not subjected to modern chemical or physical testing and do not meet ASTM standards for new masonry products.

While every effort is made to ensure the quality and consistency of reclaimed bricks, variations in size, color, texture, and performance are inherent due to their historic nature. These bricks are recommended for aesthetic and non-structural applications unless otherwise determined by a qualified professional.

By purchasing reclaimed bricks, you acknowledge and accept these unique attributes as part of their historic and timeless appeal.

Reclaimed Brick Hearts

By the unit - $0.75

$0.75

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What are Brick Hearts?

Brick Hearts are the leftover offcut pieces created when Chief Bricks cuts reclaimed New York red or flat no-frog bricks into thin wall veneer. They're solid, genuine brick fragments saved from waste for reuse in landscaping, craft, and fill projects.

What's the difference between Brick Hearts and thin brick veneer?

Thin veneer is the finished decorative slice cut from the brick face for walls and facades. Brick Hearts are the remaining core piece left after that cut, smaller, thicker, and better suited to fill, borders, and accent work than wall cladding.

What can I use Brick Hearts for?

They're commonly used for garden edging, pathway borders, mosaic accents, planters, drainage fill, and DIY craft projects. Their compact size and authentic texture make them a versatile, budget-friendly reclaimed material.

Are Brick Hearts all the same color and size?

No. Brick Hearts are made from reclaimed masonry, so variation is expected. Color can range from red and terracotta to russet, brown, and weathered earth tones. Individual pieces may also differ slightly in width, surface texture, edge wear, chips, and mortar residue. These variations are part of the authentic reclaimed look.

Can Brick Hearts be used for structural masonry?

Brick Hearts are best considered a reclaimed material for aesthetic, landscape, decorative, and non-structural applications unless a qualified design professional determines otherwise. As with other reclaimed bricks, they are not modern tested masonry units and should not be assumed to meet current ASTM requirements for structural brickwork.