Business Services:
What We Do:
Founded in 1928, the General Shale Brick is one of the leading exterior building materials manufacturers in the United States. We offer more than 250 types of brick in a full range of colors and textures as well as special shapes and details, a variety of landscaping materials, concrete masonry units and brick sculptures. A complete masonry supplier, General Shale Brick helps build the American dream.
Business Products:
Commercial brick, residential brick, brick veneer, thin brick, stone veneer, pavers, retaining wall units, brick chips, hardscapes, concrete block, mortar.
Company Overview:
Headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, General Shale Brick employs 2000 people, including Johnny Hagerman, one of the country's foremost brick sculptors. The corporate building is also home to a museum that showcases a unique collection of historically significant bricks including a 10,000-year-old specimen from the ancient city of Jericho.
Specialized Divisions:
Thin Veneers - Veneer brick and natural stone veneer are produced at Robinson Brick, a General Shale Brick company. Robinson Brick offers old brick originals and a think veneer brick that looks like full-sized brick, allowing the builder freedom to create brick walls without having to worry about load-bearing wall or foundation restrictions. Robinson Rock offers 25 unique colors and textures of thin veneer stone.
Limestone Products - Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Arriscraft quarries produce a large variety of limestone, with bold shapes, sizes and colors. Some stone are hewn for a mottled appearance, while others have a more striated look. Since 1949, Arriscraft has been truly innovation in the production of building stone, brick and marble.
Building the American Dream:
Since 1928, General Shale Brick has been dedicated to helping the transformation of a dream into reality. General Shale Brick has been guided by a desire to craft products that build beauty, value, strength and distinctive appeal into homes and commercial projects, while being a good steward of the environment. Our customers have learned to expect the best products and services from General Shale Brick, and our promise is to always deliver the best.
General Shale Brick offers hundreds of colors, styles and shapes. You can choose from pastel pinks and terra cotta to classic neutrals, such as creamy off white, sands and misty grays. Of course, there are many traditional reds and browns as well. General Shale Brick not only creates smooth surface bricks but, through a unique process, creates heavily textured bricks with the Early American hand-make look. General Shale Brick’s limitless variety of designer shaped brick allows you the ability to build in custom accents that are beautiful and unique.
Now you can easily bring the quality, color and warmth of real brick or stone to the interior of your home. General Shale Brick offers authentic thin veneer brick and stone at a fraction of the weight, allowing you the freedom to bring exciting new texture and dimension to any room of your home.
General Shale Brick hardscape products can add charm and enjoyable living to your outdoor environment. You can create beautiful patios, walkways, terraces, courtyards, outdoor grills and fireplaces to personalize your outdoor environment and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. It’s easy to see why General Shale Brick continues to be America’s favorite building material. Build with General Shale Brick and build your American dream.
