Size Options

The dimensions of your masonry unit will help create the impression you wish to make with your project. Create height or width, strength or warmth, using relative thickness and length, as well as absolute size. Each market has its favored residential size, but may sizes are available for residential and commercial use. Utility size brick (11 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 3 5/8") are frequently used on large institutional projects. Closure, or econo size brick (7 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 3 5/8") are an option to utilities, giving a different dimensional aesthetic. More traditional appeal is acheived with small, residential-style units. The most common unit in the Central Virginia market is engineer modular, known as oversize (7-5/8" x 2-5/8" x 3 5/8").