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K&K Mason - Stone Supplies offers a diverse line of Glen-Gery products to meet the needs of homeowners and commercial builders alike.
Extruded The
crisp, angular edges of extruded brick are produced as a result of the
manufacturing process in which material is forced through a die under high
pressure, forming a stiff column of material. After the column is formed, it can
be textured in a variety of ways. The column is then sliced into individual
brick. Extruded brick can usually be identified by its core holes.
Rolled
Edge Rolled Edge brick offers an economical alternative to machine
molded or handmade brick. The manufacturing method is that of extruded, but with
the added step of using wheels to roll the edge of each brick. The result is a
look that's soft and slightly undefined.
Molded The
soft irregular edges of molded brick are produced in a manufacturing process in
which material is dropped into a mold box, vibrated and then released. Molded
brick usually have sand finish textures since sand is used as a releasing agent
in the mold box.
Handmade Glen-Gery
Authentic Handmade brick is a perfect example of old-world craftsmanship. Each
brick is individually formed and placed in a wooden mold to create a wonderfully
textured brick...no two being alike. The overall look in the wall is authentic
in every way to our early colonial structures. Glen-Gery began practicing this
ancient art of brick making in 1850, and it remains a proud tradition today.
Papercut Papercut
brick is manufactured by placing a sheet of kraft paper on top of an extruded
column of material prior to cutting into individual units. The wirecutters are
then sliced down through the paper slightly dragging into the column and
producing an irregular edge.
Tumbled The
appeal of this "used brick" look comes from the quaint and charming irregularity
evident not only in the surface texture, but also in the variation seen when
laid up in a wall. The unique texture may be the result of physically tumbling
extruded fired brick, or by a mechanized process that incorporates a diverse
textured pattern onto extruded, pre-fired clay.
Thin
Brick Thin Brick veneer looks like a conventional brick masonry wall,
yet weighs considerably less. For that reason, it's popular with homeowners for
redecorating or renovating existing walls. Glen-Gery's Thin Brick is
manufactured using the papercut extruded method. A half-inch slab is cut off the
column of clay during the extruding process and immediately replaced. The
companion units are fired together. The half-inch Thin Brick section is then
separated for packaging.
Glazed After
the material is extruded, a glaze is applied that becomes an integral part of
the unit during the firing process. Glen-Gery's glazed brick meets the highest
standards of uniformity, quality and durability, and is available in a variety
of beautiful shades, pure colors and speckled surfaces. The use of glazed brick
is typically reserved for commercial construction.
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