05-09-2007, 09:15 PM
Greetings!!
While re-watching the History Channels "Cities of the Underworld" about Rome, I got to wondering (folding Laundry makes my mind wander!!lol) What were the sizes of the more common bricks used in Roman construction? All pictures I have viewed seem to show flatter, longer bricks with a larger or taller mortar line than what I am familiar with. I have been finishing my basement and built a brick Arch (FUN stuff there!) with modern red clay bricks. The Roman bricks seem a whiter or more tan color as well. Obviously clays would be different, but what about size? Was there a "Standard" size??
Thanks!!
Respectfully,
Wes
While re-watching the History Channels "Cities of the Underworld" about Rome, I got to wondering (folding Laundry makes my mind wander!!lol) What were the sizes of the more common bricks used in Roman construction? All pictures I have viewed seem to show flatter, longer bricks with a larger or taller mortar line than what I am familiar with. I have been finishing my basement and built a brick Arch (FUN stuff there!) with modern red clay bricks. The Roman bricks seem a whiter or more tan color as well. Obviously clays would be different, but what about size? Was there a "Standard" size??
Thanks!!
Respectfully,
Wes
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Wes Olson
Twas a woman that drove me to drink, and I never thanked her. W.C. Fields
Wes Olson
Twas a woman that drove me to drink, and I never thanked her. W.C. Fields