BRICKS & BRICK SOLUTIONS

WHY BRICKS?
Bricks are a warm and noble natural product.
In addition, this environment-friendly and durable
building material lasts for a long time.
A very long time; up to more than 100 years.
And contrary to other materials, a brick wall is very
user and maintenance friendly.
No wonder that for centuries architects and customers
have a heart for bricks. Bricks do not only resist the
ravages of time; this durable material is continuously being
reinvented. We at Vandersanden Group are specialised
in such innovations. We offer you modern, even advanced
bricks and brick solutions.
Bricks are suitable for styles and tastes of all varieties.
The photos in this folder illustrate this and will inspire you.
We wish you many fascinating brick discoveries.
Of course, an architect already knows all this. We will
quickly list the advantages of bricks for you:
resistant against high pressure and frost;
does not shrink and expand during fluctuation
of temperature;
can absorb heat very well;
is reusable and recyclable;
is available in many colours and textures .
45 Lithium - Architect: A2O architecten, Hasselt (BE)
FACTORS THAT DETERMINE
THE APPEARANCE OF THE FAADE
1. the colour of the facing brick;
2. the visible surface texture of the facing brick;
3. the size or sizes of the facing bricks;
4. the brickwork bond;
5. the colour of the joint (if there is one);
6. the type of joint (if there is one);
7. combinations with other materials (if there are any).
This tab will discuss in further detail the various possibilities.
45 Lithium - Architect: Stramien cvba, Antwerpen (BE)
533 Morvan Zwart - Architect: Unknown
1.
the colour of the fired clay mixture
(the colour of the bricks heart);
3.
colour nuances as a result of the baking process
(oxidising or reducing);
2.
the colour of the sand or encobe
(thin layer of clay) fired into the surface;
WHERE DOES THE COLOUR
OF A BRICK COME FROM?
The colour of the chosen facing brick is a decisive factor
in determining the look of the faade. In case of glued
masonry, that colour becomes the pure colour of the
facing brick. But do the colours of the bricks come from?
There are several factors that determine the colour:
Our brickmakers work with the elements that
nature provides us with. Their knowhow and
creativity result in an extensive colour palette.
You can choose from more than 140 colours
and that is just our standard assortment!
SURFACE TEXTURE
At Vandersanden you can choose from facing bricks with various textures.
The textures give your project its own appearance and character.
The texture is the result of the chosen manufacturing technique.
1. MANUALLY 2. STOCK BRICK
3. WATERSTRUCK 4. NOSTALGIE
1. MANUALLY
The most well-known and applied facing brick type.
Nowadays, this process is done by a machine that imitates
the ancient manual form of brick forms.
Working method
A ball of clay is rolled in a sand carpet and placed in a stock
brick. This creates folds, which results in a brick surface with
grains after the baking process.
Effect
This texture gives the colour of the facing brick more depth
and style. The grains create fine lines of shadow due to the
effects of light.
2. STOCK BRICK
In principle, this production process is comparable to
the manual production process.
Working method
The smooth ball of clay is pressed in a sanded mould.
This way no folds are created.
Effect
Smooth brick surface with equal sandfacing.
The brick is smoothly shaped.
Eye catching Coralline surface
Some facing bricks from the hand-made assortment are eye-
catching because of a slightly different texture of the surface.
Not just sand, but a mixture of sand and sawdust is used during
the production of these bricks. The sawdust totally burns away
in the tunnel oven, but creates a very specific texture that is
probably best compared to the surface of coral reef. Examples?
Tramonto, Milano, and Viterbo.
3. WATERSTRUCK
A unique moulding technique of which the name hints to
the use of sprayed water.
Working method
The ball of clay is not rolled in sand but placed in a non-
sanded mould. In advance, this mould is sprayed wet.
This way the unfired brick can be taken out of the mould.
Effect
A bit of accumulated air between the clay ball and the wall
of the stock brick create a slight texture on the surface.
The brick is relatively smooth and shows less grains.
4. NOSTALGIE
A patented mould process of Vandersanden.
Working method
In principle, it is a finishing to the manual mould technique.
After the drying process, the unfired facing bricks get
extra pigments on the visible surface and get a dis-
tressed look by tumbling them. A huge advantage is that
this technique takes place before firing the bricks, which
is why the same quality guarantees (CE, Benor, etc.) of
the manual technique apply to the nostalgia technique.
Effect
A bit of accumulated air between the clay ball and
the wall of the stock brick create a slight texture on
the surface. The brick is relatively smooth and shows
less grains.
APPLYING COAL SLAGS
Coals slags, which are typical for old and traditional brick kilns,
are imitated using special techniques.
Working method
Before the firing process, a mixture of natural starting materials
is spread between the unfired bricks. This way the percentage
of coal slags can be controlled, which creates a proper distribution
over the entire package of bricks. Some examples? Vecto, Kripto,
Salvia applied with coal slags.
EMBOSSING
Precise carving and a special subsequent treatment
give the brick surface more relief. As a result, the brick
appears to look like a rock.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
In addition to texturing and sand-facing bricks, there are also other
ways of making a brick unique.
APPLYING ENCOBE
(THIN LAYER OF CLAY)
Encobes are pigments that mostly consist of clay minerals
and oxides.
Working method
Mixing in water creates a liquid mass. A thin layer of
this substance is sprayed on the unfired bricks with
special sprinkler nozzles. In the oven these encobes
sinter to the surface. Encobe stains can partially or
entirely cover the brick surface. They exist in all
the colours of the rainbow.
Project: Applying Cameo encobe, Isala clinic, Zwolle (NL)
Architect: Alberts & Van Huut B.V., Amsterdam (NL)
45 Lithium
M50
WAAL SIZE (WS)
M65
THICK SIZE (TS)
NS
ZERO
M50
190 x 90 x 50 mm
( 83 pieces per m)
Waal size (WS)
210 x 100 x 50 mm
( 72 pieces per m)
M65
190 x 90 x 65 mm
( 66 pieces per m)
Thick size (TS)
210 x 100 x 65 mm
( 58 pieces per m)
NS
240 x 115 x 70 mm
( 48 pieces per m)
ZERO
204 x 100 x 50 mm
( 90 pieces per m,
masonry without joints)
SIZES
The size is very determining for the appearance of a faade.
The larger the size, the larger the share of the bricks in
proportion to the joint mortar. And the other way around.
Most colours in the assortment of Vandersanden Group
facing bricks are available in the following sizes:
75 Quartis - Architect: Claikens Jenzen Architecten, Tongeren (BE)
TIP
The Waal size makes buildings seem wider. This size
emphasises the horizontal aspect of the brick and the
building. This is interesting for projects on small building
grounds or projects in which this kind of effect enhances
the architecture of a building.
TIP
Vandersanden Group also offers profile bricks. These are
facing bricks with a special design. For example, curved
bricks, bricks with an angle of 135, bricks with rounded
corners, etc. The linear measures of such bricks vary and
depend on the specific application.
More about this in the Profile Bricks tab.
72 Treviso - Architect: Loof & van Stigt Architects, Amsterdam (NL)
TIP
Every facing brick is also available in the shape of brick slips in
the same colour and size. A brick slip is a 2 cm thick piece that
is cut from a facing brick in the length.
The height and the width of a brick slip is therefore the same as
those of an entire facing brick. Brick slips are not laid with mortar
but glued against an existing surface. Once they are finished with
joint mortar they are indistinguishable from classic masonry.
This is a very interesting product for interior application of bricks.
Gluing brick slips on wall surfaces is a more logical working method
when it comes to interior design, because the thickness of the
coating is only 2 cm. Thus the available interior space is not
unnecessarily reduced.
More about this in the Brick Slips tab.
BRICKWORK BONDS
The way in which a brick is laid the brickwork bond also
strongly influences the appearance of the faade. A well thought-
out brickwork bond gives your project extra style and character.
Brickwork bonds not only have an aesthetic effect;
The choice in brickwork bond can also influence the budget.
More complicated bonds, which usually necessitate more grinding
work, can substantially raise the price.
533 Morvan Zwart - Architect: Unknown
BRICKWORK BONDS
Stretcher bond
This is the most common and used brickwork method.
The vertical joints are staggered each time by half a brick.
There is hardly any loss of material because the bricks do
not have to be grinded to size.
97 Robusta - Architect: M30 Architecten, Oisterwijk (NL)
Stack bond (or stacked bond)
This bond visually emphasises the vertical aspect of the masonry.
The facing bricks are laid one on top of the other so that not
only the horizontal edge joints, but also the vertical head joints
are continuous.
533 Morvan Zwart - Architect: Unknown
43 Argentis - Architect: Claus en Kaan Architecten , Amsterdam (NL)
BRICKWORK BONDS
This can be done with stretchers as well as with headers.
However, the latter will up the price due to all the grinding
and cutting work.
Raking stretcher bond
A variation on the stretcher bond. The vertical joints are
staggered each time by a quarter or three-quarters of
the bricks length. Aesthetically this gives a descending
movement to the bond.
This can even be carried out to the left and to the right.
At a certain height you change the direction in order to
break the long bonds of slanting bricks. This way you create
a zigzag effect.
BRICKWORK BONDS
66 Acera - Architect: Unknown
By laying a quarter-closer, the direction of the toothing
changes, descending to the left or to the right. In this
example, a quarter-closer has been used every two courses,
resulting in racking (a standing tooth).
594 Victoria - Architect: Unknown
Tip
If you want as little visible pattern as possible
just change the direction with each course.
English bond
This bond maintains a pattern of headers and
stretchers. A course of stretchers alternates
with a course of headers.
BRICKWORK BONDS
The stretcher course is each time
started with a king-closer
(three-quarter brick).
Block bond
A combination of the stretcher and stack bond.
Two courses are laid in stack bond and the next two courses
are laid while staggering by half a brick.
BRICKWORK BONDS
1 Zwart Mangaan
Architect: Crepain Binst Architecture, Antwerpen (BE)
You can be very creative with brickwork
bonds. Here the block bond has 4 courses,
but it alternates with a horizontal-vertical
stack bond.
English cross bond
As the name hints at, crosses are visible in this pattern.
They are formed by alternating a course of headers with
a course of stretchers, just like in English bond.
There are 2 variations:
English cross bond with king-closer:
A king-closer is laid at the end of the stretcher course.
Every 4 courses a header is laid next to the king-closer.
This way the bricks are staggered by half a brick.
English cross bond with queen closer:
The king-closer is NOT placed in the stretcher course but in
the header course. Furthermore, it is not laid all the way at
the end, but next to the last header of the course.
Every 4 courses a header is laid in the stretcher course so
that the bricks are staggered by half a brick.
BRICKWORK BONDS
Irregular bond
As the name hints at, there is no pattern in this bond.
Various lengths of bricks are used, but never smaller than a
quarter brick. There is only one rule: The vertical head joints may
not continue into the next brickwork course, but must stagger
each time. This brickwork bond is recommended/proper bond
when laying or gluing facing bricks that are characterised by a
low dimensional stability. When using recycled bricks you
sometimes have no other choice.
BRICKWORK BONDS
Tip
An irregular bond in combination with two different brick sizes or
more is very special. This emphasises the irregular character of
the masonry and the natural character of the brick.
Monk bond
An elegant and often used bond with a simpler pattern. All the
courses consist consecutively of a header and two stretchers.
As a result, the headers are aligned every second course,
resulting in the formation of a procession.
Compared to the English bond and the English cross bond,
the number of headers is limited and therefore the price is lower.
BRICKWORK BONDS
Header bond
All the courses consist only of headers that are staggered by half
a brick. The header bond is sometimes combined with the regular
stretcher bond in order to create a curve in the wall in an easier
way, for example.
BRICKWORK BONDS
Tip
For such applications, special moulded bricks can be
ordered in order to maintain the stretcher bond.
However, the price of these bricks is higher.
Change the direction with each course.
BRICKWORK BONDS
French bond
Every course alternately consists of a stretcher and two headers.
Flemish bond
This bond resembles the monk bond. It differs in that all courses
consist consecutively of a header and a stretcher. An often used
bond that includes a little more cutting work.
No vertical head joints
By laying the facing bricks against each other the
head joints disappear and only the edge joint remains.
This emphasises the horizontal play with lines of the
masonry even more. It is an elegant way of visually
lengthening a building.
BRICKWORK BONDS
19 Sepia - Architect: Cleuren - Merken, Bilzen (BE)
72 Treviso - Architect: Loof & van Stigt Architects, Amsterdam (NL)
19 Sepia
13 Viola - Architect: Bolles + Wilson Architects, Mnster (DE)
Bond combinations
Of course you can also combine bonds yourself and
create a new brickwork bond. Such as this combination
of a vertical stretcher bond with a horizontal English
cross bond.
75 Quartis - Architect: Claikens Jenzen Architecten, Tongeren (BE)
Bond combinations
From left to right: Stack bond, raking
stretcher bond, and irregular bond.
DECORATIVE BONDS
There are also brickwork bonds that function as local decoration.
They are not applied to the entire project, but rather create a
special effect in a specific part of the faade of the building.
They offer quite some creative possibilities.
Some well-known examples:
Herringbone bond at
a 45 degrees angle
The facing bricks are laid diagonally
and turned each time. This is not
easy to do in faade masonry.
This pattern is often used when
paving with paving bricks.
Brasilian bond
The facing bricks are laid in such a
way that empty spaces are created.
Result: a viewing hole effect.
A surprising and elegant solution
to partially show an underlying
construction or to let more light in.
Herringbone bond
The layout of this bond looks like a
herringbone. However, the bricks are
not laid diagonally but horizontally
and vertically.
72 Treviso - Architect: Plus Office Architects, Leuven (BE)
Project brick (basic 79 Ancius) - Architect: A2O Architecten, Hasselt (BE)
WHAT IS A JOINT?
Masonry mortar is used in classic masonry. Open
joints of about 10 to 15 mm wide are formed be-
tween the bricks. At the end of the working day about
15 to 20 mm of this masonry mortar is scraped out,
which creates the necessary space for filling up the
faade with a joint mortar.
A joint mortar has 2 important purposes:
- A practical purpose: the open joints are filled
correctly and efficiently.
- An aesthetical purpose: 10 to 20% of the visible
wall surface consists of the joints and therefore
the joints greatly influence the appearance of
the finished faade.
A joint mortar mainly consists of cement, sand,
and water. The composition of the joint mortar
varies depending on the colour of the joint mortar.
Sometimes lime and mineral colouring agents are added.
86 Boston (red joint)
04 Platina (grey joint)
Some tips for a beautiful and
high-quality result.
- Always use clean water for making the joint mortar.
- In case of warm and dry weather conditions
make sure that the fresh jointing does not dry
up to fast. Bad bonding between the facing
brick and the joint mortar can cause the joint
mortar to fall out or pulverise in time. Avoid this
by misting the faade with clean water during
the first few nights after jointing. This way the
joint mortar can stiffen naturally.
- According to the Belgian standard we advise you
to create a joint of which the depth isnt smaller
than the height, with a minimum of 10mm.
Joint techniques
The actual jointing can vary depending on the region
and the building culture. There is no golden rule.
- Difference in timing
In Belgium, usually the rough structure is finished first
while jointing is done in a later phase. In the Netherlands,
jointing is done from the bottom upwards so that laying
bricks and jointing are practically done simultaneously.
Every system has its advantages and disadvantages
with regard to planning, moisture effect, consistency
of the joint colour, speed, scaffolds, etc.
- Difference in material
You can use a jointer for jointing. A long jointer is
used for the horizontal joints and a shorter jointer
for the header joints. Jointing can also be done using
the spraying technique.
79 Ancius with two tone jointing
Architect: Arch.Bureau Drieskens&Dubois, Bilzen (BE)
JOINT COLOURS
When you choose to carry out a classic masonry
instead of gluing the bricks, then the joint very
much determines the end result.
Depending on the brick size that is used, 10 to 20%
of the faade can consist of joints. Determining
the colour of the joint is a choice that may take up
quite some time. After all, the joint makes or breaks
the faade.
Tip
Always try various samples on a faade before
using it for the entire project. The surrounding,
architecture, and personal taste can very much
influence your choice.
Grey is the most common joint colour. It is the most
neutral colour. From close up there is sufficient contrast
with the colour of the brick. From further away the wall
and joint seem to be one whole.
A white joint emphasises the play with lines of the joint
and simultaneously refreshes and intensifies the colour
of the brick.
Black joints are being increasingly more used.
They give a warmer effect with certain brick colours.
Colouring on colouring joints create even surfaces.
The contrast between the brick and the joint is
reduced to a minimum
An overview of the most used joint
colours and their effect on the faade.
GREY
WHITE
BLACK
COLOURING ON COLOURING
Beware!
If the joint mortar is made at the
construction site, make sure that it
is ALWAYS done in the exact same
manner. A difference in the colour
of the joint can totally disrupt the
appearance of the faade. It may
even give the impression that
different coloured facing bricks
are used.
LIGHT
NO JOINTS
DARK
COLOURING
ON COLOURING
TYPES OF JOINTS
The form of the joint also influences the appearance of a
faade. Of course the height of the joint plays an important
role, but the depth is also important. The deeper the joint,
the more it will end up in the background. This creates a
shadow play between the joint and the facing brick,
which especially emphasises the colour of the brick.
There are various standard types of joints. The price
depends of course on the labour intensiveness.
FLUSH JOINT
RECESSED JOINT
WEATHER STRUCK JOINT
CONVEX JOINT
FLUSH BRUSHED JOINT
RAKED JOINT
FLUSH JOINT
Working method
The mortar is generously applied and levelled
in a smooth way so that the mortar is flush
to the brickwork. .
Effect
This form of pointing is often used with
colouring on colouring joint mortars. The even
surface that is desired is emphasised this way.
WEATHER STRUCK JOINT
Working method
The mortar is applied partially recessed in
an angle of 45.
Effect
This creates a shadow effect. The horizontal
lines of the faade are emphasised.
FLUSH BRUSHED JOINT
Working method
The mortar is generously applied but not levelled
smoothly. Brushing the excess mortar creates a
more rough joint with more texture.
Effect
Here also this type of pointing creates an even
surface when using colouring on colouring mortar.
In addition, the brushed effect creates faade with
more character.
RECESSED JOINT
Working method
This is an extra raked joint. The mortar is
applied 2 to 5 mm deeper than the visible
surface of the faade.
Effect
The emphasis is laid on the horizontal aspect
of the faade, especially in combination with
full vertical head joints or even no vertical head
joints at all.
CONVEX JOINT
This is a type of joint that is less common because
it requires more time and expertise.
Working method
The mortar is generously applied but not levelled
smoothly. Brushing the excess mortar creates a
more rough joint with more texture.
Effect
Here also this type of pointing creates an even surface
when using colouring on colouring mortar. In addition,
the brushed effect creates faade with more character.
RAKED JOINT
This is also a very common type of pointing.
Working method
The mortar is pressed a bit inwards so that it
is approximately 2 mm recessed compared to
the facing brick.
Effect
This creates more shadow between the joint
and the brick and gives a very well-cared-for
appearance. Can be done smooth or brushed.
This type of joint especially creates the desired
effect when working with archaic Nostalgia bricks.
81 Ligure
TYPES OF JOINTS
What is a doorstrijk joint?
This type of pointing is not much related to the
aesthetic appearance of the faade, but the manner
of bricklaying. Doorstrijk mortar is a mortar that is
pushed up to the edge of the brick and then pressed
with a jointer. In other words, a 2-in-1 mortar.
The point of departure: mortar is the weak link
of the faade and it is therefore best kept out.
The advantage of this is the fact that jointing is no
longer necessary after that. You therefore gain
working time and efficiency. On the other hand,
doorstrijk mortar is more expensive. Here you also
have a wide choice of colours.
Cementation effect
By generously applying the mortar and after that
brushing it roughly over the entire faade, you create
a cementation effect.
Jointer for all-in-one joints
43 Argentis - Architect: Claus en Kaan Architecten, Amsterdam (NL)
99 Marron
45 Lithium
68 Safora
NO JOINTS
When you choose the purely brick effect the joint is
a disrupting factor. Increasingly more contractors choose
to create a faade without joints.
There are 3 known methods for creating a masonry without joints:
1. Bricklaying with thin set mortar
2. Gluing together
3. Traditional masonry with ZERO
We are happy to explain these 3 methods in detail to you.
3.
2.
1.
Beware!
Each method generates additional costs
compared to classic masonry. More facing
bricks are needed per square meter of
masonry. And in all cases more care and
expertise is expected from the contractor.
However, you do get rid of the costs
of jointing.
MORTAR EQUIPMENT
THICKNESS OF
VISIBLE JOINT
Special thin set mortar
(or thin bed mortal)
4 - 8 mm
Special glue mortar
(cement mortar with
increased adhesive
components)
3 - 6 mm
Regular masonry mortar
with good bonding strength
3 - 6 mm
1. THIN SET MORTAR
3. ZERO
2. GLUING
Thin set mortar, a.k.a. thin bed mortar, is a cement
mortar to which glue has been added. This increases
the adhesive power of the mortar, which is why
the thickness of the joint can be reduced to 4 - 8 mm.
The mortar is applied in a raked manner and is not jointed.
Advantage
This technique is interesting to use with facing
bricks with an irregular design. After all, the mason
has enough play to take care of the irregular
shapes.
The advantage of thin set mortar is that it is
not much more expensive than regular cement
mortar and that it can be handled with a trowel.
Disadvantage
The disadvantage is mostly aesthetic. Though
the joint thickness is reduced, it is nevertheless
present. Especially when the joint thickness leans
towards 8 mm, is seems sometimes that there
is a need for jointing.
1.
BRICKLAYING WITH
THIN SET MORTAR
99 Marron - Architect: Drieskens & Dubois, Bilzen (BE)
45 Lithium - Architect: A2O architecten, Hasselt (BE)
Here a glue mortar is used. The term is somewhat misleading, because
this does concern a cement mortar. More lime is added to this mortar,
which increases the strength of the mortar considerably. The joint thickness
is therefore only 3 to 6 mm, depending on the dimensional stability of
the facing brick.
Applying the glue mortar with the classic trowel is not self-evident.
It sticks too much for this.
The contractor can choose between 2 working methods:
Advantage
A glue mortar is more expensive than a thin set mor-
tar, but creates thinner joints. This method really is
masonry without joints.
Because the mortar is stronger there are more
construction possibilities: for example larger faade
openings or spans. This is because the weaker link of
faade masonry, the cement mortar, is replaced by a
much stronger material.
Disadvantage
Gluing is more expensive due to the higher price of
the mortar and the larger number of required facing
bricks. Contractors also often charge more for carrying
out this kind of work.
1. With a gluing machine:
1. The glue is applied to the bricks in the form of a
sausage by means of a pump and a pistol A second
person lays the next course of bricks, etc. In good
conditions this is a very proper and efficient way
of working. In case of long breaks (rain, other
assignments, etc.) it is necessary to refine the left
over mortar in the mixer and to fill the mixer with
water. In case of changeable weather this is not always fun and much time
is lost. In order to work comfortably you also need more space: the gluing
machine takes up a lot of space. This method is often used for bigger
projects or when gluing interior blocks.
2. With a spraying sack
2. Like when applying whipped cream to a cake,
with this method the glue mortar is poured into
a spraying sack. The glue is then applied to
the course of bricks in the form of a sausage.
The dosing is adjusted to the desired joint thickness
by adjusting the nozzle. The bricks are pressed
in the glue. This method requires a bit more arm
strength, but saves on the renting costs of a gluing machine. This can be a
determining factor in small or medium-sized projects.
2. GLUING
Tip
Although the glue mortar is concaved and is hardly
visible when applied correctly, it is recommended to
adapt the colour to the facing brick. Applying a light
grey glue mortar to a dark faade is not a good idea.
11 Terra Rood - Architect: ESA Architecten Engineers, Sint-Truiden (BE)
Advantage
For a contractor this way of working is hardly an
obstacle. He can work with the material/equipment
that is familiar to him.
ZERO, an invention of Vandersanden Group, combines
modern architecture without joints with the traditional
masonry.
Customers and architects often abandon their initial
idea of masonry construction without joints because
of the higher price or the difficulty to find a contractor
who glues for a reasonable price.
ZERO is an ingenious solution due to its simplicity
In principle it is nothing more than a specific size facing
brick with which you work in the classic manner with
mortar and a trowel. And yet, the result is a faade
with thin joints of 3 to 6 mm.
The difference between ZERO and classic masonry
is in the laying of the brick. The brick is no longer
pressed vertically, but tilted.
3.
TRADITIONAL
MASONRY
WITH ZERO
ZERO has a special opening on the upper side of the
brick. As a result the mortar bed is lower. It will sink
even deeper when the next course of bricks is laid.
On the facing side this creates a thinner joint. In addition,
we also paid attention to a good proportion between
the length and width of the brick so that it is perfect
for working with a stretcher bond. This way the work
proceeds quickly.
97 Robusta - Architect: Almbouw, Giessen (NL)
Tip
We recommend only working with a mortar type
that has higher bond strength.
For more details we refer you to our ZERO tab in
this file or to www.zerobrick.be.
97 Robusta - Architect: M30 Architecten, Oisterwijk (NL)
COMBINATIONS
Bricks are a natural material. A characteristic of
natural materials is that they can be perfectly
combined with other materials.
Each material has its own specific characteristics.
Rough or smooth. Warm or cool. Combinations
of shapes, textures, colours offer you quite some
creative possibilities to give your project a unique
look and feeling.
Everything is possible. We are happy to give you
a few examples. Bricks combined with wood,
plastering, concrete, glass, natural stone, zinc,
metal, etc. And of course another commonly
used combination: bricks combined with another
type of brick.
04 Platina & 01 Zwart Mangaan - Architect: Drieskens & Dubois, Bilzen (BE)
13 Viola - Architect: Unknown
01 Zwart Mangaan - Architect: Unknown
33 Parma - Architect: WAW Architects, Leuven (BE)
72 Treviso - Architect: Plus Office Architects, Leuven (BE)
COMBINATIONS
1. Bricks & concrete
38 Crme - Architect: Unknown
97 Robusta - Architect: M30 Architecten, Oisterwijk (NL)
2. Bricks & glass
COMBINATIONS
68 Safora - Architect: VAB Rijssen bv, Rijssen (NL)
71 Cortona - Architect: DFM Architects, Tongeren (BE)
3. Bricks & wood
64 Corum - Architect: Sylvain Maurissen, Bilzen (BE)
COMBINATIONS
90 Oud Warande - Architect: Unknown
61 Affligem - Architect: Unknown
4. Bricks & plastering
COMBINATIONS
11 Terra Rood - Architect: De Gregorio & Partners, Tongeren (BE)
11 Terra Rood - Architect: ESA Architecten Engineers, Sint-Truiden (be)
5. Bricks & natural stone
COMBINATIONS
75 Quartis - Architect: Claikens Jenzen Architecten, Tongeren (BE)
6. Bricks & metal
68 Safora - Architect: VAB Rijssen bv, Rijssen (NL)
COMBINATIONS
7. Bricks & PVC
19 Sepia - Architect: Unknown
COMBINATIONS
8. Bricks & . bricks
1 Zwart Mangaan, 19 Sepia en 43 Argentis
Architect: A2O Architects, Hasselt (BE)
Crepain Binst Architecture, Antwerpen (BE)
m architecten, Antwerpen (BE)
Cleuren - Merken, Bilzen (BE)
Architect: De Twee Snoeken, s Hertogenbosch (NL)
1 Zwart Mangaan, 4 Platina, 35 Salvia en 37 Cognac
COMBINATIONS
29 Primula - Architect: Soeters Van Eldonk Architecten, Amsterdam (NL)
CREATIVE
CHALLENGES
Generally, faades are considered to be straight,
smooth outer walls. However, this is not necessarily true.
You can do much more with bricks
Corners and curves
Profile bricks are a more elegant solution than cutting
to create corners and curves in your brick faades.
These bricks differ from the standard rectangular bricks
with regard to their shape. That is why they are still
manufactured by hand. The stock brick is adjusted in
such a way that the corner or rounding in the faade
can be constructed with the manufactured brick. This
way the brickwork bond that is being used is maintained.
We have various types of profile bricks in standard
shapes. Do you need a different shape for your project?
Vandersanden Group is happy to find a solution for you.
More about this in the tab profile bricks..
Relief
With recessed or protruding bricks that stick out you
create relief in a smooth wall. The effect of shadow
gives the faade more depth. For reasons of stability
and efficiency, the number of centimetres that bricks cab
recede or protrude is limited to just a few centimetres.
Tip
A recessed course is sometimes jointed
using darker mortar in order to extra
emphasise the effect of light and shadow.
586 Saumur - Architect: Architectenbureau Rooijakkers + Tomesen, Amsterdam (NL)
Ceilings and corbels
Baksteen die doorloopt op het plafond?
Bricks that continue onto the ceiling? Or a corbel that
flirts with gravity? Even here you can let your creativity
go wild. E-Brick is most suitable for realising special
masonry constructions that are difficult or impossible
to realise with normal masonry. Well-known examples
are hanging masonry and corbels. .
The mounting of E-Brick insulation plates results in light
and quickly placed constructions. Furthermore, after
completion you will not notice the difference between
the parts with complete bricks and the parts with E-Brick.
That is because we manufacture the E-Brick panels from
strips of real bricks.
More information about this in the Profile Bricks tab.
19 Sepia - Architect: XYZ-Architecten, Zutendaal (BE)
156 Kripto - Architect: Unicum Arch. bureau, Tongeren (BE)
A challenge? An idea that you would like
to realise? Do not hesitate to contact us.
Together with you, our specialists will search
for the most beautiful and efficient solution.
info@vandersanden.com
www.vandersandengroup.com
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