[Chat] Roman Brick

OldHouseHistory at aol.com OldHouseHistory at aol.com
Thu Nov 15 16:41:00 EST 2007


Many of the homes in CV are made with what is called "iron spot" brick; the  
bits of iron found in the clay spotted the surface when it was fired.   "Roman 
bricks" are longer and more slender or thinner than their typical  
counterparts.  "Pressed brick" have a very sharp edge (no chips on the  corners) and 
were typically used for the front facade, as they were more  expensive than the 
cheaper, molded bricks.     
 
Does that help?
 
Paul K. Williams
Kelsey & Associates, Inc
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Baltimore, MD 21218  
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