| Unit Specifications |
Glen-Gery handmade brick are manufactured to conform to the ASTM International
Standard Specifications C 216, Grade SW, Type FBA. This product also conforms to ASTM International C 62. |
| Dimensional Tolerances |
Glen-Gery handmade brick are manufactured to provide a specific appearance resulting from non-uniformity in size. |
| Finishes |
Glen-Gery handmade molded brick are manufactured using sand as a lubricant to release the clay from the molds.
The brick are called 'sandstruck' units and are produced with sand on all surfaces except one bedding surface. |
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 Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" |
4-1/2 |
3 courses
per 8 ins. |
6.75 |
0.059 |
0.122 |
8.77 |
18.03 |
| Handmade Oversize |
4" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/2" |
6-1/2 |
5 courses
per 16 ins. |
5.00 |
0.063 |
0.095 |
12.56 |
18.81 |
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 Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" |
4-1/2 |
1.50 |
4.50 |
4.50 |
3.00 |
| Handmade Oversize |
4" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/2" |
6-1/2 |
1.33 |
3.75 |
3.75 |
2.67 |
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