Glen-Gery Brickwork Design Guide -- 1/2" Thin Brick Specification

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Unit Specifications Glen-Gery 1/2" Thin Brick are manufactured to conform to the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification C 1088, Grade Exterior, Type TBS.
Dimensional Tolerances Glen-Gery Thin Brick are manufactured to achieve specific dimensional tolerances. The tolerances for various unit dimensions are typically: Thickness, 3/32"; Height 3" or less, 3/32"; Length over 6" up to 8", 1/4". Generally, the product ordered will contain a number of units which are under or over the specified dimension.
Finishes Glen-Gery Thin Brick are available in a wirecut, sand finish.

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
Standard Modular 1-2" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" 0.8 3 courses
per 8 ins.
6.75
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 Soldier
Standard Modular 1/2" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8" 0.8 1.50 4.50