I am an owner-builder and have about 300 ft2 of foundation wall to veneer. I have more time than money and am considering buying standard bricks and cutting 2 – 1/2″ thick faces off each brick instead of buying thin brick (4x the cost).
Any words of warning against using self cut brick?
Thanks.
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Be sure to spit before you swallow.
cutting 2,000 pieces?
If I had 2,100 pieces of brick in my yard; then yes; I would just cut what I have. The most likely cost is the freight to get 300 sq ft of brick shipped to your location. Depending on the color/texture/size of the brick you desire; you could pay as little as $3.00 per sq ft ($.43 each) for modular size flat brick. Corners are more expensive ($1.50 or so each pc).
What is your attachment method? Attaching 2 1/2" brick to your wall is a little different than 1/2" thin brick.
I kinda wonder how much the saw blades will cost.