Mixed Brick Lots

Here is a classic example of brick runs being mixed. Typically this happens when some brick is shipped out on job and a second load is sent from another job lot. This situation can be solved several ways. 1) Tear out brick and lay brick that matches. If the home is a month or older, the actual run of brick is probably gone. 2) The next option is to stain the brick. A solution of sodium silicate, water and additives that were used to manufacture the brick (clays) can be added to stain the brick to match. Typically it is easier to go from light to dark. The main objective is to remove the boarders or balance the wall. 3) The masons or job super should have noticed and called the supplier immediately to handle the problem.

Whenever ordering brick, ask that all brick be shipped from same job lot. This will drastically reduce any problems such as this.