Special Shape Bricks

Choose special shaped bricks from the detail drawing

Special shaped bricks help form details that need more than a standard rectangular unit. Begin with the drawing and identify the shape, dimensions, orientation and visible faces required at each location. A familiar name such as bullnose or plinth is a starting point; the full product code identifies the particular form to check.

This selection includes Wienerberger plinth, bullnose, cant and squint bricks in red and blue. Compare each listing with the drawing for your project. A colour match to the main brickwork should be considered separately from the geometry and the product's declared properties.

Plinth headers, stretchers and returns

The range includes PL2.2 Plinth Header 23mm Red and PL3.2 Plinth Stretcher 23mm Blue, with other colour options listed. Header and stretcher forms need to be selected for the orientation shown in the detail rather than treated as the same piece in different colours.

Returns need particular care. The category includes PL4.2 internal returns and PL7.2 external returns, with handedness identified in the product names. For example, PL7.2 External Return Plinth 23mm Red R/Hand is a separate listing from the left-hand red version. Confirm the viewing convention on the product drawing before ordering.

Bullnoses, cants and squints

For rounded forms, compare Wienerberger BN1.2 Single Bullnose with BN2.2 Double Bullnose. The number and position of the rounded edges matter to the finished detail. Check the full drawing, including any required dimensions, instead of relying on the thumbnail image to explain the shape.

The cant options include AN5.2 Single Cant and AN6.2 Double Cant, named with a 60mm upstand. The AN1.2 Squint Brick 45 Degree Red and its blue counterpart provide another distinct geometry. These figures identify the listed forms; confirm the complete dimensions and arrangement for your design before choosing them.

Build a schedule of the pieces you need

Count specials from each detail rather than estimating them from the main wall area. Record the product code, colour, orientation and quantity for every location. Separate left-hand and right-hand pieces, and distinguish internal returns from external ones. Include any allowance for cuts or spare pieces agreed with the installer.

Check how the shapes meet the surrounding courses and whether their finish works with the selected main brick. Where red or blue engineering bricks are also specified, assess the specials' own declarations: appearance alone does not establish equivalent performance. A special shape must still meet the requirements of its intended position in the design.

Confirm the order before the detail is built

Send the schedule and relevant drawing information when you request a quote. Resolve any missing dimension or uncertain handedness before placing the order. Confirm the ordering unit and arrangements for each product, since the quantity needed for individual details may differ substantially from the main brick order.

Special shaped bricks: frequently asked questions

What does handedness mean on a plinth return?

It identifies the orientation of the return. Check the manufacturer's drawing and viewing convention against your detail; a right-hand and left-hand piece should not be assumed interchangeable.

Is a bullnose the same as a cant brick?

They describe different edge forms. This range lists single and double bullnoses separately from single and double cants. Use the shape drawing and code to choose the intended profile.

Will a red or blue special match my main bricks?

Colour names alone are insufficient. Compare samples or representative product information for colour and finish, and check dimensions and declarations independently before confirming the combination.