In past centuries, due to the imperfection of the firing process, finished products acquired different shades, as a result of which the surface of the houses looked heterogeneous. colorful these days brick walls turned into a fashion trend, and such facade cladding began to be called Bavarian masonry, since its homeland is the southern land of Germany - Bavaria. German masons learned how to combine blocks from different batches, creating unique "outfits".

According to scientific terminology, a multi-tone ceramic block is called a "reduced firing flash brick". In order to achieve the effect of non-uniform coloring, at the factory during heat treatment periodically turn off the air supply to the furnace. At such times, oxygen is extracted from the clay to fuel combustion, and the temperature at the surface decreases.

At the last stage, the power of the air flow is increased, due to which the shell of the blanks heats up strongly, releasing molecules of certain compounds from the clay and changing its color. Control of processing modes allows you to plan shades in advance. At high temperature firing properties are improved:

• increased strength and resistance to external loads;
• the surface sinters and becomes hard, like glass, does not collapse under the influence external factors;
• frost resistance is 75-100 cycles;
• water absorption stabilizes: for ordinary ceramic it varies within 6-14%, and for flash brick - 6.8-9.5% (in the presence of voids - up to 7.5%);
• the thermal conductivity of hollow options decreases to 0.19 W / m o C (for ceramic - 0.44 W / m o C);
• there are practically no efflorescences - the salts have time to decompose during the firing process.

"Motley" brick compared to glazed (painted) is more environmentally friendly. Flash technology retains "breathing" qualities. The only drawback of modernized ceramics is the high price, which can be explained by the complexity of the technology. Multi-colored blocks are also used for the outer row of a load-bearing wall, the manufacture of architectural elements under load.

The specifics of the Bavarian masonry

To make the house original, it is enough to combine from 3 to 5 shades of cladding. The more color options, the harder it is to get the job done. The scheme can be calculated using special computer programs. Based on the results of the calculation, it remains to purchase the material in the required proportions at the factory or in the distribution network. Professional masons use their techniques:

• Bricks are taken not from one pallet, but from different ones - for example, from five.
• The main tone is determined (its share is at least 50%), supplemented with auxiliary ones in an arbitrary ratio.
• Several patterns are drawn on a sheet of drawing paper - rectangular sections containing the desired color ratio. Having made 5-10 fragments, they combine them in various combinations and look for the best “random” pattern.
• The wall is made out only for jointing, it looks most spectacular with the use of a colored solution.
• A private house looks peculiar if such masonry is used only for decorating door and window openings, arched vaults, columns. This approach allows not only to purchase the right amount, but also to save money at the same time.
• The cottage is original with a common motley background and monochrome corners.

In the classic version, preference is given to brown and red tones. Modern design ideas are based on a more diverse palette. The cottage looks original with alternating blue, gray and light yellow colors. If desired, you can buy a smooth or textured facing brick.

Overview of brick manufacturers and assortment

Domestic enterprises that have mastered advanced technologies, equipped with modern equipment and automated lines, produce quite decent products suitable for Bavarian masonry.

1. Brick factory Braer.

The core business of the Braer Group is a manufacturing facility located in Tula region and having its own loam deposit (Obidimskoye). The product catalog includes selections of standard sizes - 0.7 NF (euro, 250x85x65), 1NF (single, 250x120x65); 1.4NF (one and a half, 250x120x65 mm).

Not only smooth, but textured models are produced: reef (with long straight grooves), oak bark (with asymmetric short grooves). Recently, new items have appeared in the assortment - oak bark and corrugated with sand. White decorative sand is sprayed onto their surface, thanks to which the masonry gleams under the sun's rays, as if it were covered with frost.

Multicolored facade material is traditionally presented in rich colors:

• mocha (taupe);
• terra (red-brown);
• Bordeaux;
• Red;
• straw.

2. Fifth Element.

The company is located in the Kaliningrad region. In terms of technical equipment and production volumes, the company is one of the leaders among domestic manufacturers of wall building materials, and the quality of products meets the new GOST 530-212 and the European regulatory document EN 771-1:2011.

• Full bodied. It is produced in one standard size - 1NF (single), has increased strength (M300), density 1900-2000 kg / m3. One-piece molded blocks are used for exterior walls, columns, chimneys, fireplaces.
• Hollow with a thickened wall. In this category, 3 types are produced: euro, single and one and a half. Due to a sufficiently high strength class (from M175 to M200), they can be used both as cladding and for laying load-bearing walls. It is an effective heat insulator: the thermal conductivity coefficient does not exceed 0.193 W / m * o C.

Due to advanced technology, the color palette has been expanded to 20 shades. The range includes smooth and rusticated (embossed) options. Private houses built from Rustic or Canyon look very expressive (the collections differ in the depth and frequency of notches).

3. Brick factory Magma.

This is a relatively new enterprise located in the Republic of Mordovia. For the manufacture of products, an automated line of the KELLER company (Germany) is used. According to the technology of reduced firing, a hollow block of the following types is produced:

• single smooth;
• one and a half smooth;
• single Antique - rusticated, straw-colored, with a slight corrugation;
• single maple - gray-brown, with deep, chaotically arranged furrows.

In terms of strength, flash products correspond to the M150 brand, the density is 1200 kg / m3, water absorption does not exceed 8%. The thermal conductivity is slightly higher than that of the Fifth Element - an average of 0.39 W / m m * o C. Decent decorative qualities: no chipping, correct geometry. It is also advised to buy Magma for facing the above-ground part of the fences: the masonry is quite dense, the water absorption is low.

Cost and features

Prices from manufacturers for the main types of reduced firing bricks.

Manufacturer	Characteristics	Price, rub/piece
Briar	Single, slotted, corrugated with sand, М150	22
	Single, slotted, oak bark, М150	29
	Single, slotted, corrugated, M150	19
	Euro, slotted, smooth, М150	16
	One and a half, slotted, smooth M150	28
Fifth Element	Full bodied, single, smooth	41
	hollow, single, smooth	28
	Hollow, single, rustic	25
	Single smooth	20
Magma	One and a half smooth	27
	Single Antique	21
	Single Maple	21

Facing brick Braer

The product of a domestic manufacturer is known for its high performance and consistent quality. The use of high-quality raw materials and proven automated production technology is the key to the quality of all Braer products. In addition to this product, the catalog contains Braer paving slabs of various shapes and colors, as well as several types of paving curbs.

Characteristics and description

The front brick Braer has the following advantages compared to analogues:

low weight;

availability of "euro" options and standard single bricks;

high durability;

laboratory quality testing of each batch;

resistance to adverse climatic conditions.

The brick factory of the manufacturer is located in the Tula region, just 2 km. from its own quarry where clay is mined. This ensures the production of a continuous flow of raw materials of the same quality level, so that each batch has not only exactly the same characteristics, but also the exact same color, which is important for large-scale construction work.

The product is available in several colors and shades: red, burgundy, brown, Bavarian masonry (several shades of the same color), which gives a rich choice for design solutions. Products do not fade and do not lose their properties even decades after installation.

All product options. Brick facing, hollow.

Format 0.7 NF (Euro format), 250x85x65 mm.
Weight 1.7 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 600 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 11.400 pcs.

Format 1 NF (single), 250x120x65 mm.
Weight 2.3 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 420/448/480 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 7.560 / 8.400 / 8.640 pcs.
Quantity per 1 m2: approx. 50 pcs.

Format 1.4 NF (one and a half), 250x120x88 mm.
Weight 3.1 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 352 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 6.336 pcs.
Quantity per 1 m2: approx. 38-40 pcs.
The calculation of the number of bricks in 1 m2 is given taking into account the width of the seam of 10-12 mm!

Properties. Strength grade: M 150-175. Frost resistance: F 100. Water absorption: 8-9%.
Color: red flush, burgundy, mocha (Bavarian masonry).
Surface type: smooth, corrugated (oak bark, oak bark with sand, terra).
General information. Producer plant BRAER (BRAER), Russia. Products are certified. GOST 530-2012.

Bavarian brickwork at an affordable price from the manufacturer

Facing brick Bavarian masonry is used for walls and buildings of any purpose. It is typically used:

• during the construction of mid-rise buildings (1-3 floors);
• for finishing the facades of multi-storey buildings (more than 6 floors);
• when carrying out internal work on interior design;
• in some cases, to decorate the foundation, columns and other elements.

A characteristic feature of this material is the color, which is achieved by uneven firing in the oven. With the help of oxygen starvation, about 6-8 shades with beautiful and original overflows are achieved.

To date, the Bavarian masonry brick line consists of three formats (0.7 NF, 1 NF, and 1.4 NF) of all types of surfaces and colors.

At the design stage, consideration should be given to masonry mortar you will use when doing the masonry as it has a big impact on the look of the resulting brick façade. For more variety, you can also experiment with the shape of the seams (depending on your goals).

The seams perform several functions - aesthetic and protective, as they exclude the penetration of moisture, which eventually destroys the masonry at low temperatures. Thus, due to the jointing of the seams, you will create a beautiful and original design and significantly increase the operational life of the building.

The specialists of our company provide the following services:

• development of the project "from scratch", taking into account all the preferences of the customer;
• improvement of an existing project;
• delivery of materials to the object.

If you have any difficulties, please contact us! Managers of the company will conduct a free consultation and help you correctly place an order.

Due to its characteristics, as well as a long service life, one of the most popular facing materials on the market is Bavarian brickwork. You can buy and arrange delivery from the warehouse to the object by phone or e-mail.

Production technologies of the BRAER plant. Prices for facing bricks Bavarian masonry

Bavarian masonry - brick for cladding from the largest modern plant BRAER. It is produced using the latest technologies and is equipped with imported technology (German and Japanese), which provides a significant improvement in all characteristics and properties of manufactured materials. The use of modern equipment makes it possible to identify materials that do not meet standards and norms at an early stage and send them for recycling.

The initial raw material is extracted from our own clay deposit, which is located in the Tula region. At the plant, it undergoes a preliminary check in the laboratories where the composition is established, after which, based on the results of the research, it is allowed into the production cycle. All BRAER products comply with GOST 530-2012, so the hollow brick is environmentally friendly and does not emit substances harmful to health.

Facing brick Bavarian masonry is available in three formats - 0.7 NF, 1 NF, 1.4 NF, corresponding to the following sizes:

• 250 x 85 x 65 mm (Euro format);
• 250 x 120 x 65 mm (single);
• 250 x 120 x 88 mm (one and a half).

Wide range of sizes allows for more various projects brick-based Bavarian masonry. The price, as well as characteristics are presented in the catalog on the company's website.

Properties of brick Bavarian masonry and examples of houses

Hollow brick has the following properties:

• low thermal conductivity;
• frost resistance (over 100 cycles);
• high strength
• resistance to aggressive effects of external environmental factors;
• low water absorption (prevents freezing, cracking and fungus);
• does not require additional care;
• has a long service life (about 150 years).

The catalog on our website contains Bavarian masonry brick houses.

The BRAER brick company has been the official distributor of the manufacturing plant for many years. We strive to provide comfortable conditions for productive cooperation, providing customers with a full range of services for free consulting, creating individual projects delivery of materials to the object.

All product options. Brick facing, hollow.

Format 0.7 NF (Euro format), 250x85x65 mm.
Weight 1.7 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 600 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 11.400 pcs.

Format 1 NF (single), 250x120x65 mm.
Weight 2.3 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 420/448/480 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 7.560 / 8.400 / 8.640 pcs.
Quantity per 1 m2: approx. 50 pcs.

Format 1.4 NF (one and a half), 250x120x88 mm.
Weight 3.1 kg/pc. Quantity per pallet: 352 pcs. Vehicle loading rate 20 t: 6.336 pcs.
Quantity per 1 m2: approx. 38-40 pcs.
The calculation of the number of bricks in 1 m2 is given taking into account the width of the seam of 10-12 mm!

Properties. Strength grade: M 150-175. Frost resistance: F 100. Water absorption: 8-9%.
Color: red flush (Bavarian masonry).
Surface type: smooth.
General information. Producer plant BRAER (BRAER), Russia. Products are certified. GOST 530-2012.

Facing brick Bavarian masonry (smooth) is used for finishing walls and buildings of any purpose. It applies:

• in private housing construction (buildings of 1-3 floors);
• for facing facades of multi-storey buildings;
• for interior work (during interior design);
• when decorating the foundation, columns and other elements.

A distinctive feature of this material is color. Due to uneven firing in the oven, as well as oxygen starvation, it is possible to achieve about 6-8 shades with different overflows.

To date, the Bavarian masonry of burgundy and red with a smooth surface is produced.

The final appearance of the resulting brick facade, among other things, is affected by the color of the selected grout and the shape of the seams (concave, protruding beyond the boundaries of the front brick masonry, undercut, etc.). Therefore, you should still think about it at the stage of designing a brick facade.

Jointing performs not only an aesthetic, but also a protective function, as it prevents the penetration of moisture, which eventually destroys the masonry at low temperatures. Thus, it is possible to significantly increase the operational life of the building.

The specialists of our company provide a range of services for the development of a new project, taking into account all the preferences of the customer. If you already have a ready-made solution that needs to be improved, our managers will help you improve it and correctly place an order. For a free consultation, please contact us at the contact details indicated on the site. Samples of the materials you are interested in can be found in the BRAER brick showroom.

Face brick production technology Bavarian masonry with a smooth surface

Bavarian masonry bricks are produced at a modern, rapidly developing BRAER plant using the latest technology. It is equipped with imported (mainly German and Japanese) robotic equipment, which contributes to a significant improvement in the quality characteristics of the materials produced, and also allows you to reject material that does not meet the standards and requirements at the early stages of production, sending it for recycling.

Smooth brick Bavarian masonry BRAER is available in three formats - 0.7 NF, 1 NF, 1.4 NF. It fits the following dimensions:

• 250 x 85 x 65 mm;
• 250 x 120 x 65 mm;
• 250 x 120 x 88 mm.

Such a size range expands the scope of the brick and allows you to implement a variety of design projects. For example, with euro-format bricks, three-layer masonry can be carried out.

The initial raw material is extracted from our own clay quarry, located two kilometers from the plant in the Tula region, after which it undergoes a preliminary test in the laboratory.

All products comply with GOST 530-2012 and have certificates. Therefore, ceramic facing bricks do not emit substances harmful to health.

Characteristics of smooth brick Bavarian masonry and examples of houses

The material has the following properties:

• low thermal conductivity;
• frost resistance - more than 100 cycles;
• high strength, since the brick is resistant to aggressive environmental influences;
• moisture resistance (due to which freezing, cracks and the formation of fungus are excluded);
• original appearance;
• brickwork does not require additional maintenance, and its service life is approximately 150 years.

The BRAER brick company is the official distributor of the manufacturer's plant. We strive to create the most comfortable conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation, therefore we provide our customers with a range of services, as well as special discounts on Bavarian masonry bricks. Photos of houses can be studied in our catalog.