Yes, this is inherent to the production process and essential for the desired look. To give our new bricks that characteristic, aged appearance, they undergo an intensive treatment where they literally tumble against each other.
It is precisely the irregular edges and the variation in shape that provide the natural nuance in your façade. In practice, these bricks do not result in wasted material:
- Visible face: Does a brick have a deeper indentation on one side? The bricklayer simply lays it with the other side facing forward.
- Broken bricks: These are extremely useful. In a random bond (wild bond), the bricklayer uses them as headers or fitting bricks.
By processing these bricks smartly, you create authentic brickwork without unnecessary material waste.