It is also known as salvaged, reclaimed, antique, recovered, historic and old brick. In essence, it is brick obtained from dismantled or demolished buildings which stood 40 to 250 years in Milwaukee area.
Each lot, by nature, is limited, and they are often gathered from particular buildings of historical significance. The appearance is slightly irregular, hand-molded and worn-looking producing the artisan-installed brickwork look.
Esthetically this product delivers warmth and unique feel but it is important to remember that it is does not meet today’s ASTM standards. Bricks are fragile, some are cracked and half and/or partial pieces or are found in boxes. We recommend purchasing approximately 10% over the required quantities.
Each lot, by nature, is limited, and they are often gathered from particular buildings of historical significance. The appearance is slightly irregular, hand-molded and worn-looking producing the artisan-installed brickwork look. Esthetically this product delivers warmth and unique feel but it is important to remember that it is does not meet today’s ASTM standards.
Bricks are fragile, some are cracked and half and/or partial pieces or are found in boxes. We recommend purchasing approximately 10% (+/-) over the required quantities and using common bond pattern in order to minimize waste. This specific brick is not manufactured as a thin veneer, and it is cut in to a thin brick slabs using masonry wet saws. Due to that process, some moisture might be present. Therefore, it is always cut to specific order, shipped immediately, and its intended to be unpackaged and installed by customer asap, allowing proper and natural exposure to the environment.