| Unit Specifications |
Glen-Gery molded brick are manufactured to conform to the ASTM International
Standard Specification C 216, Grade SW. This product also conforms to ASTM International C 216, Grade MW and all grades of ASTM International C 62.
Typically, Glen-Gery molded brick will meet the requirements of ASTM International C 216, Type FBS, but depending on the intended irregularity
of shape, the product may need to be specified as conforming to ASTM International C 216, Type FBA.
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| Dimensional Tolerances |
Glen-Gery molded brick are manufactured to achieve specific dimensional tolerances. The dimensional
tolerances of the product are intended to be within the requirements of ASTM International C 216, Type FBS. The tolerances for
various unit dimensions are typically: Thickness,  1/8"; Height,
3/32"; Length over 6" up to 8",
1/4", over 8",
5/16". 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 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.
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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" |
4.5-4.6/
5.0-5.2 |
3 courses per 8 ins. |
6.45 |
0.058 |
0.121 |
9.00 |
18.79 |
| Standard Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" |
4.5-4.6/
5.0-5.2 |
3 courses per 8 ins. |
6.75 |
0.059 |
0.122 |
8.77 |
18.03 |
| Oversize |
3-5/8" x 2-3/4" x 8" |
5.2-5.6/
5.4-5.8 |
5 courses per 16 ins. |
5.37 |
0.054 |
0.117 |
10.07 |
21.70 |
| Oversize Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-3/4" x 7-5/8" |
5.2-5.6/
5.4-5.8 |
5 courses per 16 ins. |
5.63 |
0.055 |
0.117 |
9.72 |
20.83 |
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
Range
Frogged/
Unfrogged
(lb/unit) |
Stretcher |
Rolock |
Soldier |
Header |
| Standard |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 8" |
4.5-4.6/
5.0-5.2 |
1.43 |
4.50 |
4.50 |
3.00 |
| Standard Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" |
4.5-4.6/
5.0-5.2 |
1.50 |
4.50 |
4.50 |
3.00 |
| Oversize |
3-5/8" x 2-3/4" x 8" |
5.2-5.6/
5.4-5.8 |
1.43 |
3.75 |
3.75 |
3.00 |
| Oversize Modular |
3-5/8" x 2-3/4" x 7-5/8" |
5.2-5.6/
5.4-5.8 |
1.50 |
3.75 |
3.75 |
3.00 |
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