face brick


face brick

[′fās ‚brik] (materials) A brick of some esthetic quality to be used on the exposed surface of a building wall or other structure.

face brick

Brick made or selected to give an attractive appearance when used without rendering of plaster or other surface treatment of the wall: made of selected clays, or treated to produce the desired color. See also: brick

facing brick, face brick

Brick esp. made or selected to give an attractive appearance when used without rendering or plaster or other surface treatment of the wall; made of selected clays, or treated, to produce the desired color.