PM24-1245168147 Cladding Catalogue 2024 v10 Flipbook - Flipbook - Page 105
MORTAR COLOUR
When it comes to mortar (what binds the bricks together)
you will need to consider the colour and finish, as both
will have a striking impact on the look of your bricks.
Mortar constitutes approximately 15% of the brick facade
colour.
An off-white mortar between darker coloured bricks
will add contrast and highlight the shape of each brick.
Whereas matching mortar colour to the brick will soften
the brickwork.
NATURAL
OFF WHITE
GREY
BLACK
MORTAR FINISHES
When it comes to mortar finishes, it’s all about the
lighting. There are four common finishes; raked, rolled,
flush and struck.
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A raked finish is recessed, creating deep shadows in the
horizontal mortar joint, bringing out the lines of the brick
work. A rolled finish* also creates shadow lines, but they
are subtler.
A flush finish doesn’t allow for any shadows in the joint,
giving the wall a flatter, more unified look. A struck joint
gives a neat, well ordered look.
Raked
Rolled
Flush
Struck
*A rolled finish is recommended for all slurry coated clay bricks.
Information supplied by The Brickery.
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San Selmo Original by Austral Bricks
GB Masonry Cloud Breeze in Porcelain
Aged Red by Austral Bricks
Azul by Austral Bricks
San Selmo Original by Austral Bricks
B R I C K & CO N C R E TE C L A D D I N G
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