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	Standard bricks tend to be rectangular in shape. The standard co-ordinating size for brickwork is 225 mm x 112.5 mm x 75 mm (length x depth x height). This includes 10 mm mortar joints, so the standard size of a brick itself is 215 mm x 102.5 mm x 65 mm (length x depth x height).		Standard bricks tend to be rectangular in shape. The standard co-ordinating size for brickwork is 225 mm x 112.5 mm x 75 mm (length x depth x height). This includes 10 mm mortar joints, so the standard size of a brick itself is 215 mm x 102.5 mm x 65 mm (length x depth x height).
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		+	= What are the different types of special brick? =

	Special bricks are not rectangular, and include:		Special bricks are not rectangular, and include:

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	[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=b819352d-a363-492e-8081-a5910101533a Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork], published, on 1 March 2014 by Historic Environment Scotland, defines special bricks, or specials as: ‘Any purpose-made bricks of non-standard shape.’		[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=b819352d-a363-492e-8081-a5910101533a Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork], published, on 1 March 2014 by Historic Environment Scotland, defines special bricks, or specials as: ‘Any purpose-made bricks of non-standard shape.’
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		+	Standard bricks tend to be rectangular in shape. The standard co-ordinating size for brickwork is 225 mm x 112.5 mm x 75 mm (length x depth x height). This includes 10 mm mortar joints, so the standard size of a brick itself is 215 mm x 102.5 mm x 65 mm (length x depth x height).
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		+	Special bricks are not rectangular, and include:
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		+	* Radial, tapered or arch bricks.
		+	* Angle and cant bricks that form returns and chamfers.
		+	* Bullnose bricks with rounded corners.
		+	* Capping and coping bricks.
		+	* Cill bricks.
		+	* Plinth bricks.
		+	* Slip bricks (thin bricks that can be used for cladding).
		+	* Soldier bricks, that form returns for soldier courses.
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		+	Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Brick.		* Brick.
	* Brick bonding.		* Brick bonding.
		+	* Brick sizes.
	* Common bricks.		* Common bricks.
	* Joint.		* Joint.

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[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=b819352d-a363-492e-8081-a5910101533a Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork], published, on 1 March 2014 by Historic Environment Scotland, defines special bricks, or specials as: ‘Any purpose-made bricks of non-standard shape.’

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Arch.
* Brick.
* Brick bonding.
* Common bricks.
* Joint.
* Masonry.
* Mortar joint.
* Mortar.
* Pointing.
* Types of bricks.

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