Variations and possibilities with brick

Whether it’s new-build or renovation, at Vandersanden, you’re certain to find a suitable brick for your project, whatever style you may be looking for. You can choose from more than 100 colours in different structures. Patterns, sizes, and effects can all add to the individuality of the façade.

Colour of the brick
Visible surface texture of the brick
Size or sizes of the bricks
Brickwork pattern
Colour of the joint (if present)
Type of joint (if present).
Any combinations with other materials

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The colour of the brick determines the look of your façade. With bonded brickwork, that colour will almost become the colour of the façade. Want to look for the ideal colour now?

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The surface texture

What types of brick are available? The technique used to produce the facing brick will largely determine the texture of the brick. That texture will give your project its very own character. The grains of hand-form, the fine lines of water-struck, or the sleek form of wirecut facing bricks will all provide a dramatically different effect on the aesthetic of the façade. Design your own texture with the texture generator or ask our experts for advice. They will be happy to help you.

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The size largely determines the perception of the façade as a brick façade. The larger the size of the brick, the larger the quantity of brick in relation to the joint. The colours in our range of facing bricks are available in a number of sizes.

M50: +/- 190 x 90 x 50 mm
WF: +/- 210 x 100 x 50 mm
WF-S: +/- 214 x 72 x 50 mm
DF: +/- 215 x 100 x 65mm
HF: +/- 228 x 90 x 40 mm
LF40-S: +/- 240 x 75 x 40 mm
BDF: +/- 240 x 115 x 52 mm
BDS: +/- 240 x 80 x 52 mm
NF: +/- 240 x 115 x 70 mm
RF: +/- 250 x 120 x 65 mm
XL45: +/- 290 x 65 x 45 mm
XL50: +/- 290 x 90 x 50 mm

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The way in which a brick is laid, the pattern, also has a big influence on the look of your façade. A well-considered brickwork pattern gives your project extra aesthetics and character. A half-brick pattern, stacked pattern, block pattern, or random pattern.... You can choose from a range of patterns. See an overview of the possible brickwork patterns and assess their effect. Or combine patterns for an extra creative twist to your façade.

The joint colour

Prefer traditional brickwork over a bonded effect? Then the joint will play an important role in the end result. Depending on the brick size you choose, your façade could be as much as 10 to 20% joint. So think carefully about the colour of the joint. View the effect of different joint colours here.

The type of joint

The shape of the joint can also influence the look of a façade. In addition to the height of the joint, its depth is important. The deeper the joint, the more it will disappear into the background. The result? A interplay of shadow between the joint and facing brick, making the colour of the brick more projected.

Joint-free brickwork

If you opt for a sleek brick façade, a joint could be a disruptive factor. More and more clients are choosing joint-free façades. There are 2 ways of achieving joint-free brickwork:

Bricklaying with thin mortar
Bonding bricks

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This inspiration guide is designed to inform and inspire you about the potential that our bricks have to transform your project as well as offering a unique insight into the endless creative possibilities that our range offers.

This essential online resource brings together:

Curated colour collections
Inspired specifier stories
The latest in brick innovation

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Brick can be beautifully combined with other materials, including wood, plaster, concrete, glass, natural stone, metal, and others. Combining sizes, textures, and colours can give your project a truly unique look.

Corners and rounded areas

Special bricks are a more elegant solution than cutting for corners or rounded areas in brick façades. Their special shape means they offer ample creative opportunity.

Relief

Want to give your façade some added pizzazz? Recessed or prominent facing bricks create relief in an otherwise flat wall. The shadow effect offers more depth to the façade.

Ceilings and corbelling

Brick that runs into a ceiling, or in a canopy that seems to defy gravity? Our E-Board® system allows you to create constructions that would be difficult, if not impossible, with normal brickwork. For E-Board panels, we use brick slips made from complete bricks. The result cannot be distinguished from traditional brickwork.

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