Facing bricksBrick K

Technical data sheets

Color description
The colour of the body is red, red-brown to red-bleu.
Manufacturing dimensions (L x W x H)
ca. 230x75x55 mm (LxWxH)
Quantity / m² with a traditional joint
62 (12 mm)
Number / m² with a thin joint
70 (6 mm)
size 2
ca. 215x100x65 mm (LxWxH) - On demand > 2000 m²

case studie Brick K

Red brick at one with the surrounding nature

Red brick at one with the surrounding nature

New education campus for the Department of Health Care

Today's health care – more than ever before – needs a strong link between the daily practice, education, research and society. With this in mind, the Institute of Higher Vocational Nursing Education in Genk, UC Leuven-Limburg institute of higher education and Oost-Limburg Hospital joined forces.

Eco-conscious living in the Gardener’s Cottage

Eco-conscious living in the Gardener’s Cottage

A sustainable family home harmonizing with the traditional local village architecture and New Forest National Park district.

In the New Forest National Park district with intimate connections to the surrounding landscape, PAD studio designed a compact eco-conscious family home.

The grouping and massing of the new housing blocks negotiate between the contrasting urban conditions of the post-war estate and the Victorian street

The grouping and massing of the new housing blocks negotiate between the contrasting urban conditions of the post-war estate and the Victorian street

Ecological ‘Brick K’ facing brick harmonises with neighbouring buildings but has its own distinct voice

Taylor & Chatto and Wilmott Courts form a pair of schemes, commissioned by Hackney Council, for new mixed tenure housing along with public realm and landscape improvements on infill sites on the edge of the postwar Frampton Park Estate.

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Reference list Brick K
Postal code City Street Bond Joint Joint colour Window Roofing Remarks
9880 Aalter Oostmolenstraat 54 Random bond 6 mm
3200 Aarschot Gijmelsesteenweg 52 Random bond 6 mm
3570 Alken Alkerstraat 67 Random bond 6 mm White
8690 Alveringem Lovoetweg 5 Random bond 8 mm
1087 VA Amsterdam Muiderlaan 315 Random bond 12 mm
1097 AE Amsterdam Ringdijk 44 Random bond 12 mm
2000 Antwerpen Hoek Londenstr. en Kattendijkdok Oostkaai 10 mm
8850 Ardooie Oude Lichterveldsestraat 69 Random bond 6 mm
1730 Asse Krokegemseweg Random bond 6 mm
1730 Asse Krokegemseweg Random bond 6 mm
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How to Install ?

Preparation of the construction site

Quality brickwork starts with the proper storage of the materials. Provide a firm level base so that bricks are not in contact with rain and/or dirt.  
As clay is a natural material, successive production runs of the same kind of bricks may present colour variations and size tolerances.
The following precautions will help minimizing this:
  • Always order the full amount of bricks required for a specific site. In this way, the entire order can be made during one production run.
  • Try to have the full order supplied at one time. If this creates several deliveries, always mix a number of packs from the previous delivery with a number of packs from the new delivery. This procedure is especially recommended in case of re-order or for an additional order.
  • Take bricks diagonally across the pack.
  • Draw and use bricks from at least five different packs.
  • For setting out, use bricks from the delivery made to the site in question. Do not exclusively use the theoretical dimensions of the brick, or samples previously supplied, or different production run from that intended for the site.
  • As soon as the bricks arrive on site, check delivery tickets and certificates against the specification and order. Also check that there are no visible inconsistencies with the order.
  • Do not lay bricks in freezing weather or protect the ‘fresh’ masonry with insulating mats in order to avoid frost damage to the mortar.
  • In the case of prolonged dry hot weather, lightly dampen the newly laid brickwork to stop the mortar drying and curing too quickly.
  • Do not lay bricks in precipitation in order to prevent mortar from running on the wall.

Avoid Efflorescence

Brickwork is sometimes marred by white bloom. This efflorescence is usually caused because bricklaying is done under unfavourable weather conditions. The necessary protective measures are often not implemented due to a tight schedule and fast building pace. In very wet conditions, water in soluble substances can result in efflorescence on the surface. In spring as well as autumn, after a wet period (when the brickwork has dried again), soluble substances can rise to the surface as a result of moisture transport. After evaporation of the water, a white bloom is left behind. (Source: Efflorescence on brickwork – Heidelberg Cement Group)
 
Efflorescence on brickwork is always likely to occur. There is no brick - or combination of a certain brick with a specific mortar - that is absolutely efflorescence-free. By taking a few simple precautions, the risk of efflorescence can be reduced.
  • During and after laying, protect the newly built brickwork for a height of at least 60 cm - but ensure there is airspace between the brick face and the waterproof covering.
  • Provisionally install rainwater down pipes to avoid saturation of the newly laid brickwork
  • Never lay bricks in driving rain conditions