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Cement veil is a residue from masonry mortar and/or joint mortar that forms deposits on the facade. It develops when residual cement from the bricklaying process runs over the surface of the facade during rainy, wet conditions.
Cemented bricks are pre-finished at the factory, giving these bricks the appearance of keimed brick.
The bricks can be pointed afterwards to give the same appearance as a keimed facade (see also: keiming). Alternatively, they can be bonded for a surprisingly modern result.
Chamotte is ground fired clay. We grind the fired clay residue left over during the production of our bricks into granules (chamotte), which we reuse to make clay.
The facing bricks are positioned on top of one another to create empty spaces in between them. The result: a see-through effect. An unexpected yet elegant solution that affords a glimpse of the structure behind the bricks or allows more light to enter without the need for large openings in the brickwork.
These brick strips are cut from the bottom and visible face of the brick. They can be used to finish corners.