Interstate Brick

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Overview

Interstate Brick manufactures fired clay brick products for wall and paving construction in residential and commercial applications. It produces face brick, thin brick, structural brick, pavers, coping, and custom shapes. The company operates from a facility in West Jordan, Utah, serving architects and builders across North America.

History

Established in the 1870s as Salt Lake Pressed Brick Co., it received an award for Best Quality Red Shale Pressed Brick at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Reorganized as Interstate Brick in the 1930s, it began extruding brick and joined Pacific Coast Building Products in 1990. The company expanded production capabilities, including a larger plant built in 1972 under prior ownership.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Face Brick (veneer)	Exterior wall facing for residential and commercial buildings	$1 - $3 per brick
Thin Brick	Lightweight cladding for walls and interiors	$5 - $12 per sq ft
Structural Brick (e.g., Atlas™)	Load-bearing units reinforced for seismic and wind resistance	$2 - $5 per brick
Pavers	Hardscape for walkways and patios	$4 - $10 per sq ft
Coping	Edge protection for walls and roofs	$10 - $25 per linear ft

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at the company's plant in West Jordan, Utah. The facility produces fired clay bricks using extrusion methods introduced in the 1930s. It supports a range of sizes up to 16 inches long and custom shapes.

Notable Products

Emperor™ Face Brick - 16-inch oversized face brick for distinctive wall aesthetics
Atlas™ Structural Brick - Reinforced brick up to 16 inches long and 10 inches deep for earthquake and wind resistance
Ironstone Face Brick - Textured face brick mimicking natural stone appearance
Nu-Tex Face Brick - Rough-textured surface for architectural accents

Reputation

Interstate Brick is recognized by architects and builders for its variety of brick sizes, shapes, and structural options suited to diverse projects. Professionals value its historical quality awards and durability in demanding conditions. It lacks BBB accreditation, with limited public reviews available.

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