Facing bricksVeldbrand Red

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Color description: The colouris red-brown to violet-blue with nuances.
Manufacturing dimensions (L x W x H): ca. 195x92x62 mm (LxWxH)
Quantity / m² with a traditional joint: 66 (12 mm)
Number / m² with a thin joint: 74 (6 mm)

Veldbrand Red

Red coal-fired field kiln brick

This coal-fired, unsanded moulded brick has the look and character of a traditional field kiln brick. It has a natural nuance with strong accents from the coal fire and lime. Thanks to the current process, it has the same benefits and technical characteristics as a modern facing brick.

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case studie Veldbrand Red

Expressive brickwork exudes the craft of ‘brick making’

Not ‘just another brick in the wall’

The site of this remarkable house was originally an undeveloped building plot for a detached property on an old green parcel of land from the 1960s. However, the clients didn’t like the stereotypical conformist concept of a detached house on a neatly mowed lawn.

BMCC, an urban renewal project that plays all the trump cards of the historic city centre

Veldbrand forms the perfect synthesis of facing bricks in the neighbourhood so that the new meeting and convention centre fits in effortlessly with its surroundings

Bruges city centre is another rich attraction. The Beursplein (Exhibition Hall Square) now lives up to its name because since 31 March, it has boasted the brand new Bruges Meeting and Convention Centre (BMCC) where an impersonal car park used to mar the view. Designed by Souto de Moura Architects and META Architectuurbureau, this gem connects the neighbourhood in every respect while also attracting lots of tourists to the heritage city at the same time.

Expressive brickwork exudes the craft of ‘brick making’
BMCC, an urban renewal project that plays all the trump cards of the historic city centre

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Postal code	City	Street	Bond	Joint	Window	Remarks
9120	Beveren	Klapperstraat	Random bond	12 mm
9961	Boekhoute	Tingelhoek 21	Random bond	12 mm
8000	Brugge	Beursplein 1	Stretcher bond	12 mm
8720	Dentergem	Tieltseweg 19	Random bond	6 mm
9050	Destelbergen	Olmenlaan 18	Random bond	12 mm
1653	Dworp	Duling tov 39	Stretcher bond	12 mm	White
9000	Gent	Spadestraat	Stretcher bond	12 mm
3530	Houthalen	Molenweg 85	Random bond	12 mm	Wood	Villa
9750	Huise	Keitelstraat 9	Random bond	12 mm
9280	Lebbeke	Lange Molenstraat links van 31	Random bond	6 mm

Postal code	City	Street	Bond	Joint	Window	Remarks
9120	Beveren	Klapperstraat	Random bond	12 mm
9961	Boekhoute	Tingelhoek 21	Random bond	12 mm
8000	Brugge	Beursplein 1	Stretcher bond	12 mm
8720	Dentergem	Tieltseweg 19	Random bond	6 mm
9050	Destelbergen	Olmenlaan 18	Random bond	12 mm
1653	Dworp	Duling tov 39	Stretcher bond	12 mm	White
9000	Gent	Spadestraat	Stretcher bond	12 mm
3530	Houthalen	Molenweg 85	Random bond	12 mm	Wood	Villa
9750	Huise	Keitelstraat 9	Random bond	12 mm
9280	Lebbeke	Lange Molenstraat links van 31	Random bond	6 mm
6120	Nalinnes	Chemin de Gomeré 16-22 Cour sur Heure	Stretcher bond	12 mm
6120	Nalinnes	Route de Philippeville 57	Stretcher bond	12 mm
9700	Oudenaarde	Gevaertsdreef 69	Stretcher bond	12 mm
8972	Proven	Molendreef 8 a	Stretcher bond	12 mm
8800	Roeselare	Magermerriestraat 19	Random bond	12 mm
9980	Sint-Laureins	Heistraat 2	Random bond	12 mm
9140	Temse	Stripfigurenlaan 4	Stretcher bond	12 mm
1570	Tollembeek	Muylebeekstraat 70 en 70a	Stretcher bond	12 mm
9250	Waasmunster	Belselestraat	Random bond	10 mm	White
3520	Zonhoven	Dorpsplein 9-11	Random bond	12 mm

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Preparation of the construction site

Quality brickwork starts with the proper storage of the materials. Provide a firm level base so that bricks are not in contact with rain and/or dirt.

As clay is a natural material, successive production runs of the same kind of bricks may present colour variations and size tolerances.

The following precautions will help minimizing this:

Always order the full amount of bricks required for a specific site. In this way, the entire order can be made during one production run.
Try to have the full order supplied at one time. If this creates several deliveries, always mix a number of packs from the previous delivery with a number of packs from the new delivery. This procedure is especially recommended in case of re-order or for an additional order.
Take bricks diagonally across the pack.
Draw and use bricks from at least five different packs.
For setting out, use bricks from the delivery made to the site in question. Do not exclusively use the theoretical dimensions of the brick, or samples previously supplied, or different production run from that intended for the site.
As soon as the bricks arrive on site, check delivery tickets and certificates against the specification and order. Also check that there are no visible inconsistencies with the order.
Do not lay bricks in freezing weather or protect the ‘fresh’ masonry with insulating mats in order to avoid frost damage to the mortar.
In the case of prolonged dry hot weather, lightly dampen the newly laid brickwork to stop the mortar drying and curing too quickly.
Do not lay bricks in precipitation in order to prevent mortar from running on the wall.

Avoid Efflorescence

Brickwork is sometimes marred by white bloom. This efflorescence is usually caused because bricklaying is done under unfavourable weather conditions. The necessary protective measures are often not implemented due to a tight schedule and fast building pace. In very wet conditions, water in soluble substances can result in efflorescence on the surface. In spring as well as autumn, after a wet period (when the brickwork has dried again), soluble substances can rise to the surface as a result of moisture transport. After evaporation of the water, a white bloom is left behind. (Source: Efflorescence on brickwork – Heidelberg Cement Group)

Efflorescence on brickwork is always likely to occur. There is no brick - or combination of a certain brick with a specific mortar - that is absolutely efflorescence-free. By taking a few simple precautions, the risk of efflorescence can be reduced.

During and after laying, protect the newly built brickwork for a height of at least 60 cm - but ensure there is airspace between the brick face and the waterproof covering.
Provisionally install rainwater down pipes to avoid saturation of the newly laid brickwork
Never lay bricks in driving rain conditions