Bricks Inc.

Bricks Inc. is a family-owned masonry materials supplier based in Chicago, Illinois. The company began in 1967 as a demolition, salvage, and wholesale reclaimed product supplier and was formally incorporated in 1978. In 1979 Bricks Inc. expanded from reclaimed materials to also sell new brick products.

Bricks Inc. operates in conjunction with its subsidiary Fenestration Solutions Inc. and sister company The Brickyard Inc. The business is known for expertise in brick matching and for carrying unique specialty and imported product lines.

History

• 1967: Started as a demolition, salvage, and wholesale reclaimed product supplier.
• 1978: Formally incorporated as Bricks Incorporated.
• 1979: Began selling new brick products alongside reclaimed materials.
• Over 45 years in the same Little Village neighborhood location in Chicago.

Core focus

Bricks Inc. and Fenestration Solutions focus on:

• Masonry products (brick, stone, mortar, rainscreen systems).
• Reclaimed and salvaged masonry materials.
• Window, door, and screening systems.

Clients and project types

Bricks Inc. serves the architecture and design community and construction professionals, including:

• Architects
• Builders and developers
• General contractors and construction managers
• Masons, tuckpointers, and masonry contractors
• Precast and concrete producers
• Stone and tile trades
• Window, door, and glazing trades

Typical project types include:

• Residential single family and multi-family
• Commercial and municipal buildings
• Educational and religious facilities
• Healthcare and senior living
• Hospitality, restaurants, and bars
• Outdoor living spaces
• Historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects

Bricks Inc. is a favored supplier for landmark, historic, and high-end projects due to its brick matching expertise and breadth of specialty and imported products.

Principles and values

Bricks Inc. emphasizes:

• Building strong relationships based on mutual respect, service, and education.
• Offering socially and ethically responsible products, including innovative new materials.
• Providing top-tier customer service for all client types and developing bespoke solutions to design challenges.
• Properly training employees and valuing diverse, multicultural experiences.

Industry affiliations and sponsorships

Bricks Inc. holds or lists memberships and affiliations with:

• Brick Industry Association
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute of Illinois and Wisconsin
• AIA Chicago
• Mason Contractors Association of America
• International Masonry Institute

Bricks Inc. also notes sponsorship or support for organizations such as:

• Landmarks Illinois
• Architectos
• National Organization of Minority Architects
• Chicago Women in Architecture
• NARI Chicago
• Custom Residential Architect Network

• Role: Showroom, sales, and brickyard
• Address: 3425 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
• Phone: 773-523-5718
• Email: info@bricksinc.net
• Notes: Primary Chicago showroom and brickyard location in the Little Village neighborhood. Hours are not listed in detail on the referenced page; customers should call or check the website's map and hours link for current showroom hours.

Bricks Inc. – Aurora, IL

• Role: Accounting, logistics, and showroom (by appointment only)
• Address: 723 S LaSalle Street, Aurora, IL 60505
• Phone: 630-897-6926
• Fax: 630-897-7057
• Notes: Showroom visits are by appointment only. Customers should contact the Aurora office directly to schedule an appointment and confirm current hours.

Bricks and Fenestration Solutions, Inc. – Verona, WI

• Role: Bricks and Fenestration Solutions office and facility
• Address: 275 Investment Ct, Verona, WI 53593
• Phone: 608-949-9260
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (as listed on the website)

The Brickyard Inc. – Milwaukee, WI (sister company)

• Role: Sister company referenced on the Bricks Inc. website
• Website: www.thebrickyardwi.com
• Address: 3352 S Clement Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
• Phone: 414-481-9600
• Fax: 414-481-2770

Staff contacts (selected)

The website lists staff by location; examples include:

Chicago, IL staff examples

• Brent R. Schmitt – Architectural and Builder Sales
• Tom Wallace – Architectural Sales Representative
• Roberto Garcia – Dispatch / Yard Commander
• Mike Bazzoni – Window/Door Estimator
• Genesis Leanos – Marketing Director / Event Coordinator

Aurora, IL staff examples

• Jessica Galvan – AP and AR (Bricks Inc and FSI)
• Samantha Gray – Pricing and Sales Support
• Joe Fox – Pricing and Logistics

Bricks and Fenestration Solutions, Inc. staff examples

• Steven Froh – Architectural and Builder Sales
• Phil Budde
• Doug Baxter

The Brickyard Incorporated staff examples

• Nathan Leinweber – Sales Manager, Milwaukee
• Sam Reinhardt – Sales / logistics
• Emma Crouse – Counter / Contractor sales
• Brian Smith – Architectural and Builder sales
• Jammie Klingbeil – Accounting

For the most current list of staff and direct extensions, customers should refer to the website or call the appropriate office.

Brick and thin brick

Bricks Inc. offers brick and thin brick product lines suitable for:

• Face brick applications
• Structural brick uses
• Thin brick systems for veneers and interior or exterior applications

Stone products

Stone products are available for a variety of architectural and landscape uses. Stone offerings can support:

• Building facades
• Site and landscape elements
• Complementary use with brick and paver systems

Pavers and brick flooring

Bricks Inc. supplies pavers and brick flooring products for:

• Exterior paving
• Walkways and plazas
• Certain interior applications where brick flooring is desired

Specialty masonry products

Specialty product categories listed on the Bricks Inc. website include:

• Glazed and glass brick
• Specialty brick shapes and conditions
• Products for wild masonry applications
• Accessories and fireplace-related masonry products

Application areas

Masonry products from Bricks Inc. are used across many project types, including:

• Residential single family and multi-family buildings
• Commercial and municipal projects
• Educational and religious facilities
• Healthcare and senior living projects
• Hospitality, restaurant, and bar projects
• Outdoor living spaces
• Historic preservation and adaptive reuse work

For specific product brands, colors, or technical data, customers should contact Bricks Inc. directly or review the most current line card and product literature.

Reclaimed offerings listed on the website include:

• Reclaimed common brick
• Reclaimed paving brick
• Reclaimed cobbles

Example reclaimed product names

The website lists sample reclaimed product names such as:

• Barr
• Blue Granite
• Brazil
• Clay Buff
• Dark Pink
• Full Range
• Grey Granite
• Light Pink
• Medium Pink
• Milwaukee Cream City
• Mixed Pavers Long
• Mixed Pavers
• Pink Granite
• Purington
• Sand Buff
• Silver Fox

These names indicate different reclaimed brick, paver, or cobble types, colors, or sources.

Typical uses

Reclaimed masonry materials are often used for:

• Historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects
• Restoration work where matching existing materials is important
• New construction seeking a weathered or historic aesthetic
• Paving, courtyards, and landscape features

Bricks Inc. is known for expertise in brick matching for landmark, historic, and high-end projects.

For current availability, grading, and stock levels of specific reclaimed materials, customers should contact Bricks Inc. directly.

Window and door product categories

Website categories for window and door products include:

• Windows and doors (general)
• Bifolding windows and doors
• Sliding and pocket windows and doors

These product categories support a range of architectural and design applications, including residential, commercial, and specialty projects.

Screening options

Screening options are listed as a product category that can be paired with window and door systems.

Typical customers and uses

Fenestration products are offered to:

• Architects and designers
• Builders and developers
• General contractors and construction managers
• Glazing, window, and door trades

Applications include:

• Residential single family and multi-family projects
• Commercial and municipal buildings
• Hospitality and restaurant spaces
• Other projects requiring coordinated masonry and fenestration packages

For detailed manufacturer lists, product specifications, performance data, and configuration options, customers should contact Fenestration Solutions / Bricks Inc. directly.

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