Brick Sizes

ENGINEER BRICKSIZE
MODULAR BRICKSIZE

ENGINEERED

Engineering bricks are specifically made to improve the technical and structural performance of a wall or building.  They are produced in extremely hot kiln temperatures that allows the moisture to be locked out and offers increased load-bearing properties.  These are perfect for commercial applications.  Size is 3 5/8"W x 2 3/4"H x 7 5/8"L

MODULAR

Modular brick are among the most common types of brick in use, as they are designed to offer a wider range of bond patterns.  Designers can create more efficient designs and layouts that minimize the number of brick that need to be cut in order to accommodate the design parameters.  Size is 3 5/8"W x 2 1/4"H x 7 5/8"L

QUEEN BRICKSIZE

QUEEN

Queen size brick is a good example of how brick size can offer substantial cost savings. A square foot of wall requires only 5.76 queen size bricks versus 7.85 modular size bricks. The larger faced queen size brick also requires less mortar and reduces the installation time. The average queen size brick weighs about 1/4 pound less than a modular size, which is easier on the mason and can significantly reduce shipping costs. The larger face area of a queen size brick also offers the buyer a premium oversize look.  Switching from modular size to queen size can result in a wall cost savings of 15 percent or more.
Size is 2 13/16"W x 2 3/4"H x 7 5/8"L

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STANDARD

Standard Brick Size is 3-5/8” x 2 1/4” x 8”.  Uses 6.55 bricks per square foot.  Benefit of using this brick is matching an older buildings for window fills, parapet wall repair and chimney repairs.  Full 8" sized brick were used in early construction.

UTILITY

Utility Sized Brick is the industrial size is commonly used in commercial buildings.  Only 3 bricks are used per square foot and is commonly used on large buildings with the primary goal of reducing costs.  Size is 3 5/8" x 11 5/8" x 3 5/8".  Utilities are frequently used as the starter brick in running or half bond.

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CLOSURE

A Closure Sized Brick is more of a bold institutional look.  It was created to reduce wall costs by reducing the number of bricks on the wall.  Design features: uses only 4.5 bricks per square foot, lines are more vertical, easy to use when creating patterns in the wall and designed to turn corners and start a wall in a running bond.  Size is 2 5/8"W x 3 5/8"H x 7 5/8"L

SLIMBRICK350

SLIMBRIQUE®

SlimBrique® is cut from one of our 26 100% kiln-fired clay brick colors.  These 5/8" thick pieces are available in the same kiln run as your full brick order upon request.  Excellent for indoor usage, light weight and requires no additional wall support.

 

 

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