Brick question
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That ain't tar.
That mottling effect occurs during the brick kiln firing process. Iron spots?
That mottling effect occurs during the brick kiln firing process. Iron spots?
If it’s hard & flaky, it isn’t tar; my 60’s built property uses “Redland Flettons” which have a very distinctive vertical bar pattern identical to that but I must admit that’s far more pronounced than mine! Not an expert in brick firing but if it's iron, as nose says, maybe the “boy” put too much on for that kiln firing 
So if iron is the cause, is it just a cosmetic issue or will it cause problems? What would be the best way of improving their appearance i.e. could they be cleaned, replaced or rendered. Or would you give the house a wide berth
Cosmetic I would say... Enjoy the differences and uniqueness they bring. I see far too many identical houses made with identical bricks in identical streets :/
If it is merely a process of the original brick firing, it wont affect the structure & is certainly not a reason to deter you from buying; I assume its random over the whole structure?
I don't think it's any reason to give the house a wide berth unless you find it really objectionable; as FUBAR says, enjoy the differences and uniqueness it brings, I quiet like the look of my property which is very similar.
I don't think it's any reason to give the house a wide berth unless you find it really objectionable; as FUBAR says, enjoy the differences and uniqueness it brings, I quiet like the look of my property which is very similar.
I was more concerned if it was a structural issue. It wouldn’t put me of buying the house.
As you can see in the photos some of the bricks are actually protruding. I’m not bothered by the colour but would be interested how they would look if they were sanded off flat? As you mention it does give a bit of character.
As you can see in the photos some of the bricks are actually protruding. I’m not bothered by the colour but would be interested how they would look if they were sanded off flat? As you mention it does give a bit of character.
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