Well known red brick that has long been the preferred material of construction after the war. Since the red clay has lost its popularity to make room for colored glazed bricks or cement.

With the renovation of old houses and new insulation needs, the old brick walls were demolished to be replaced with more modern materials (aluminum, vinyl, concrete …). And tons of bricks used are found in landfills.

You have a pile of clay bricks used and you plan to sell through classifieds sites, to get a few dollars. But what can you do?

In several European countries, recycling of the brick is systematic. They are reintegrated into new buildings to give them the same patina as the older buildings. But the use of this material in construction is risky because it is difficult to ensure the quality and strength of the brick used.

In addition, cleaning the brick used is difficult. To remove the old mortar, you must equip it with a mason’s hammer and goggles. Hours of fun. Renovation companies are reluctant to build with brick used because the cost of labor connected with the professional cleaning of the bricks that the cost of the brick used are often higher than the new brick. That’s why people prefer to give their bricks used instead of reuse.

Size and pattern

Generally, a brick measuring 20 x 6 x 9.5 cm (8 x 3.75 x 2.5 inches), a format that allows it to fit well in all directions. By cons, you will often deal with broken bricks that will serve you for the corners, or go around an obstacle. I wanted to avoid having to cut my bricks. So I forgot the herringbone pattern complicated that require lots of work adjustment. I let myself go with the inspiration of the moment, alternating the bricks a little in every sense. But I could be more rigorous in respecting a predetermined pattern. But anarchy is it not proper to nature?

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