| Unit Specifications |
Glen-Gery nominal four inch glazed brick are manufactured to conform to the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification C 1405, Class Exterior, Grade S, Type I.
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| Dimensional Tolerances |
Glen-Gery glazed brick are manufactured to achieve specific dimensional
tolerances. The tolerances for various unit dimensions, according to C 216, are typically:
Thickness,  3/32";
Height 3" or less, 1/16", 3" to 4", 3/32"; Length over 6" up to 8", 5/32"", over 8" to 12", 7/32". Generally, the product ordered will contain a number of units which are under or over the specified dimension.
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| Finishes |
Glen-Gery glazed brick are available in a smooth, mottled, or speckled finish.
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Brick and Mortar Quantities
Nominal 3/8 Inch Mortar Joints |
| Descriptive Unit Size |
Unit
Size
(thickness x height x length) |
Unit
Weight
(lb/unit) |
Vertical Coursing in courses
per inches |
Units per Square Foot |
Cubic Foot per Square Foot |
Quantities of Mortar per 1000 Units |
| without Collar Joint |
with Collar Joint |
without Collar Joint |
with Collar Joint |
| Standard |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 8" |
4.0 |
3 courses
per 8 ins. |
6.45 |
0.058 |
0.121 |
9.00 |
18.79 |
| Econo |
3-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 7-5/8" |
6.7 |
1 course
per 4 ins. |
4.50 |
0.041 |
0.104 |
9.15 |
23.03 |
| Utility |
3-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 11-5/8 |
9.0 |
1 course
per 4 ins. |
3.00 |
0.037 |
0.099 |
12.29 |
33.13 |
| 8-Square |
3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 7-5/8" |
14.1 |
1 course
per 8 ins. |
2.25 |
0.028 |
0.090 |
12.24 |
40.07 |
These values are actual quantities and must be increased for waste and any possible construction requirements which may necessitate additional quantities.
Units per Linear Foot in Various Positions
Nominal 3/8 Inch Mortar Joints |
| Descriptive Unit Size |
Unit
Size
(thickness x height x length) |
Unit
Weight
(lb/unit) |
Stretcher |
Rolock |
Soldier |
Header |
| Standard |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 8" |
4.0 |
1.43 |
4.50 |
4.50 |
3.00 |
| Econo |
3-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 7-5/8" |
6.7 |
1.50 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
| Utility |
3-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 11-5/8 |
9.0 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
| 8-Square |
3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 7-5/8" |
14.1 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
3.00 |
1.50 |
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