Founded in 1928, General Shale Brick Inc. is one of the leading exterior building materials manufacturers in the United States. Based in Shively, Ky., it offers more than 250 types of bricks in a full range of color, textures, shapes and special details. The firm also provides a variety of landscaping materials, concrete masonry and brick sculptures. In addition, it offers hard scape products groups, including clay pavers, concrete pavers, landscape chips, landscape stone and retaining wall units. General Shale Brick Inc. is a Wienerberger company and has association with U.S. Green Building Council.