{"id":252924,"date":"2022-04-19T14:43:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/service\/klinker-verarbeitung\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T19:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:04:32","slug":"clinker-processing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/services\/clinker-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"Processing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-head\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/gillrath_verarbeitung_IMG_0854-1.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/gillrath_verarbeitung_IMG_0854-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/gillrath_verarbeitung_IMG_0854-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/gillrath_verarbeitung_IMG_0854-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/gillrath_verarbeitung_IMG_0854-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-238998\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Essential information<br \/>\nfor processing<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-3\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Get more out of our bricks<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In order to get a beautiful clinker facade, a few basic things should be considered during processing.<\/p>\n<p>The individuality and uniqueness of a brick facade can be further enhanced by special <a href=\"#mauerwerksverband\">masonry bonds<\/a> and by emphasizing the special <a href=\"#charakteristik\">characteristics<\/a> of the clinker.<\/p>\n<p>Once the decision has been made in favour for a clinker facade, the next thing to be clarified is whether you want to use a full clinker or a <a href=\"\/en\/clinker-brick-slips\/\">brick slip<\/a>. There are big differences in the processing of clinker and clinker brick slips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-toc\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>On this page and on the topic<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#klinkerverarbeitung\">Clinker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/\/clinker-brick-slips\/clinker-slip-processing\/\">Brick slips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#charakteristik\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fugen\">Joints and grouting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mauerwerksverband\">Masonry bonds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dehnungsfuge\">Expansion joint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fertigteilestuerze\">Prefabricated parts and lintels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gestaltung\">Design<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reinigung\">Cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bigpacks\">Bigpacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#paletten\">Pallets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-3\" id=\"klinkerverarbeitung\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Processing of bricks<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The basic difference in the processing of clinker bricks and clinker brick slips lies in the construction of the wall. A brick is laid from the bottom up. This requires a foundation around the house.\u00a0The construction of the wall follows the principle of the double-shell wall.<\/p>\n<p>Steel anchors connect the backing masonry with the facing masonry. The rear masonry is connected to the exposed masonry by steel anchors.\u00a0With the multi-layer wall structure, the clinker meets a wide range of requirements such as weather, heat, noise and fire protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-2\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<p>for processing bricks on the construction site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>The stones should be mixed across 4 to 6 pallets.<\/li>\n<li>Start bricklaying at a less important spot. This way, you can develop a feel and eye for the color of the brick to process it better in essential visible areas.<\/li>\n<li>As the brick has low water absorption, the processing may take longer than with a highly absorbent brick. Process the brick around the house, which distributes the work surface.<\/li>\n<li>During processing breaks, the freshly created masonry should be covered with counter-battens and foil to prevent water from getting into the backing masonry. This also protects the masonry from other adverse weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>When bricklaying, pay attention to possible water sources at the house. These water sources should be diverted away from the masonry to avoid consequential damage. If the masonry or backing masonry has become very wet, it should dry well before pointing.<\/li>\n<li>Broken stones in the pallets can be used as headers or 3\/4 stones.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend alternating processing (front and back) for most bricks.<\/li>\n<li>Our bricks can usually be somewhat larger on the back and have certain dimensional tolerances. The layer dimension should therefore not be calculated too small.<\/li>\n<li>For quantity calculation, a standard breakage of about 5% should be included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_blurb_position_left et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf56d<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Processing instructions for bricks<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>DE only | Status: Oct. 2022, 1MB<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text\" id=\"charakteristik\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Characteristics<br \/>of our bricks<\/h2>\n<p>No two are the same.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The color of each circular kiln firing is subject to fluctuations. No firing is like the other.<\/p>\n<p>Most of our bricks should be processed alternately (front and back). Small cracks, coal burnouts, and chippings are part of the characteristics of our coal-fired bricks.<\/p>\n<p>The mentioned features are generally part of firing in a circular kiln. These are also not subject to complaints.<\/p>\n<p>If the rustic and unique stones are sorted out in coal-fired bricks, the overall appearance loses liveliness.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, the setting method in the oven gives the bricks a changing color change.<\/p>\n<p>The salt and coal mixture, which we add during coal firing, can burn onto the stone in the circular kiln.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_klinker_charakteristik_abplatzungen-e1670482772175.jpg\" width=\"1764\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_klinker_charakteristik_abplatzungen-e1670482772175.jpg 1764w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_klinker_charakteristik_abplatzungen-e1670482772175-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_klinker_charakteristik_abplatzungen-e1670482772175-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_klinker_charakteristik_abplatzungen-e1670482772175-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1764px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239865\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-3\" id=\"fugen\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The joint<\/h2>\n<p>is the most critical point in the masonry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The joint should be treated with particular care during processing.<\/p>\n<p>For bricks, we always recommend mortar group II or IIa for the masonry mortar. Under no circumstances should trass cement be used.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve a lively interplay of light and shadow in the facade, the mortar should be well scraped out when bricklaying so that the joint can be recessed.<\/p>\n<p>If a dark or colored joint color is chosen, the bagged product of a joint mortar color should be chosen to obtain a beautiful and even appearance.<\/p>\n<p>For pointing the brick slips, there is also a special joint mortar for this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-row-9\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fugenfarbe-MSZ-GR-10-DF-40x115x52mm-_MG_5220.jpg)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Effect of joint color<\/h2>\n<p>The choice of joint color is a matter of taste.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Differently chosen joint colors can significantly influence the effect of a facade.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless joint colors, ranging from light white and beige shades to various gray gradations to dark anthracite and black shades.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the lighter the joint color, the more the joint and its homogeneity are emphasized. In contrast, with dark joints, the stone is accentuated more, and the joint recedes into the background. However, this can also increase the liveliness of the facade. Generally, the choice of joint color is a matter of taste.<\/p>\n<p>Another option for a more uniform facade appearance is choosing the joint color in the color of the brick, e.g., a red joint for a red stone. Here, the contrasts between the joint and brick blend, resulting in a very even overall appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_11 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"mauerwerksverband\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module flagHeadline flagHeadline-right\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The appearance of the facade is significantly influenced by <\/p>\n<h2>the brickwork bond<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\" id=\"oberflaechen\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module imgFitHeight\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Laeuferverband-grauefuge-8px.svg\" class=\"wp-image-239799\" alt=\"Grafik mit der Darstellung eines gemauerten L\u00e4uferverbandes in unterschiedlichen Pinkt\u00f6nen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Stretcher bond<\/h2>\n<p>The stretchers are placed so that they are offset by 1\/4 or 1\/2 each time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module imgFitHeight\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blockverband-grauefuge-8px.svg\" class=\"wp-image-239802\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Block bond<\/h2>\n<p>Stretcher and header layers alternate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module imgFitHeight\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kreuzverband-grauefuge-8px.svg\" class=\"wp-image-239805\" alt=\"Grafik mit der Darstellung eines gemauerten Kreuzverbandes in unterschiedlichen Pinkt\u00f6nen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Cross bond<\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the block bond, but with an additional stretcher layer offset by half a brick.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row\" id=\"oberflaechen\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module imgFitHeight\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gothischer-Vervand-grauefuge-8px.svg\" class=\"wp-image-239807\" alt=\"Grafik mit der Darstellung eines gemauerten L\u00e4uferverbandes in unterschiedlichen Pinkt\u00f6nen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Gothic bond<\/h2>\n<p>Stretchers and headers alternate. The rows are laid offset by 1\/4 brick each.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module imgFitHeight\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wilder-Verband-grauefuge-8px.svg\" class=\"wp-image-239809\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Random bond<\/h2>\n<p>Irregular bond. Some headers are irregularly interspersed. No more than five stretchers should be laid in a row.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_12 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-2\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Order adapted to the brickwork bond<\/h2>\n<p>Helpful information for processing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Feel free to let us know when ordering the bricks or thin brick slips which brickwork bond you want to process them in. We can offer you pallets with pre-cut headers for each brick.<\/p>\n<p>We can also offer you appropriately cut header slips for the processing of thin brick slips in a brickwork bond with a high header content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_13 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text\" id=\"dehnungsfuge\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Expansion joints<\/h2>\n<p>To avoid damage to the building envelope<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The brickwork of a building is exposed to permanent stresses due to temperature fluctuations and weather influences. These stresses can lead to cracks and deformations in the load-bearing layer when the facing shell expands or contracts.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid these damages, it is important to pay attention to expansion joints during the planning of the house. These joints absorb the deformation of the adjacent components without stress and thus help to avoid cracks and deformations.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion joint should be placed as inconspicuously as possible, for example behind downpipes or in building corners. It can also be adapted in color to fit the overall appearance of the building.<\/p>\n<p>The width of the expansion joint should be at least 15 mm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_14 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-2\" id=\"gestaltung\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Design possibilities<\/h2>\n<p>For individual facades with exposed brickwork<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The construction of exposed brickwork with clinkers requires craftsmanship combined with modern technology. This does not only involve laying brick on brick. Brickwork can also be provided with great design elements, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grid and perforated facades ( L\u00fcnen, <a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/objekte\/neues-gemeindezentrum-in-kranenburg\/\">community center - DE content<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Perforated brickwork ( Anklam)<\/li>\n<li>Reliefs (Plumstead Libary)<\/li>\n<li>Ornamentation (Isernhagen)<\/li>\n<li>Decorative brickwork (<a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/objekte\/handform-klinker-fuer-ein-landhaus-wegberg\/\">country house in Wegberg - DE content<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>H\u00f6ger layers (with projections and recesses) (<a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/objekte\/rheinkai-500\/\">Rheinkai 500 - DE content<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/clinker\/#materialmix\">Material mix<\/a> of clinker with another material such as Trespa, wood, plaster, glass, concrete<\/li>\n<li>Various color combinations (<a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/objekte\/helle-eleganz-laesst-hamburger-mehrfamilienhaus-erstrahlen\/\">Hamburger multi-family house - DE content<\/a>, Anklam, Genthinerstr)<\/li>\n<li>Use of clinker for elements other than the facade, e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/clinker\/clinker-use-options\/\">indoors, or for garden design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_15 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-imageblock portrait-plus-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/objects\/stadthaeuser-in-berlin-schoeneberg\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hoegersche-schichten-holstenstr-hh-11-1080.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hoegersche-schichten-holstenstr-hh-11-1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hoegersche-schichten-holstenstr-hh-11-1080-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hoegersche-schichten-holstenstr-hh-11-1080-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2422\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/objects\/reduktion-auf-das-wesentliche\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MG_1251-scaled-1240x799.jpg\" width=\"1240\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MG_1251-scaled-980x632.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MG_1251-scaled-480x309.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1240px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2003\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Drueckhammer02-1-von-1-1493x1120.jpg\" width=\"1493\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Drueckhammer02-1-von-1-1493x1120.jpg 1493w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Drueckhammer02-1-von-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Drueckhammer02-1-von-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Drueckhammer02-1-von-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1493px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1014\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/F2D5614_f2d-scaled-1240x827.jpg\" width=\"1240\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/F2D5614_f2d-scaled-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/F2D5614_f2d-scaled-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1240px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/klinker-holz-materialmix-1-img-3417-2560-1920x1080.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/klinker-holz-materialmix-1-img-3417-2560-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/klinker-holz-materialmix-1-img-3417-2560-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/klinker-holz-materialmix-1-img-3417-2560-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/klinker-holz-materialmix-1-img-3417-2560-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2554\" alt=\"Hausfront mit dunkler Verklinkerung im Obergescho\u00df und einer Teil-Holzfassade im Erdgescho\u00df\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_16 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-3\" id=\"fertigteilestuerze\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Processing of prefabricated parts & lintels<\/h2>\n<p>Every builder who builds with clinker has to deal with the question of how a clinker lintel should be executed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In the past, it was normal for lintels to be made as a roll layer and created on-site.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, however, this is the exception, and a builder has the choice between the alternatives of clinker precast lintels or stainless steel angles. This choice is mainly based on aesthetic considerations. The advantage of clinker precast lintels is that they do not stand out visually, and the clinker is very well accentuated.<\/p>\n<p>Various manufacturers can be used for the creation of clinker precast lintels. We would be happy to provide you with contact information for appropriate specialized companies that we can recommend.<\/p>\n<p>In the images, you can see how precast lintels are attached to the facade using brackets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_17 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_19 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_12 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0160.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0160.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0160-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0160-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239845\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_13 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0199.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0199.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0199-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0199-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239847\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_14 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0253.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0253.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0253-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A0253-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239849\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_29 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_15 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9725.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9725.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9725-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9725-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239857\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_20 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_30 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_16 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9784.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9784.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9784-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9784-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239859\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_31 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_17 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9713.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9713.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9713-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9713-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239855\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_32 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_18 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9680.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9680.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9680-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A9680-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239853\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_33 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_19 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A1653.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A1653.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A1653-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gillrath_stuetzen_QS2A1653-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-239851\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_18 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text\" id=\"reinigung\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_21 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_34 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Facade cleaning<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Light soiling<\/strong><br \/>\nFor cleaning freshly built brickwork, it should first be gently brushed off. Then, the brickwork should be wetted from bottom to top.<\/p>\n<p>With lukewarm water and a brush (e.g., a root brush), possibly with the addition of detergents and softeners, start cleaning the brickwork from top to bottom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy soiling<\/strong><br \/>\nFor a heavily soiled facade, the pre-cleaned and pre-wetted facade surface can be treated with suitable, special cleaning agents. After cleaning, the facade should be immediately rinsed with plenty of clean water. The use of acids should be avoided. Please feel free <a href=\"mailto:info@gillrath.de\/?subject=\"> to ask us<\/a> for a suitable cleaning agent or tips from professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caution when using hydrochloric acid<\/strong><br \/>\nFor certain bricks, the use of hydrochloric acid can lead to discoloration or efflorescence. This mainly affects the following clinkers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinkers with glazed or engobe surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Steamed clinkers<\/li>\n<li>Clinkers made of yellow to white firing clay<\/li>\n<li>Brown manganese-containing clinkers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We strongly advise against cleaning with chemical substances or even hydrochloric acid!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_19 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-3\" id=\"bigpacks\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_22 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_35 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>\u00bbGillrath <br \/>Bigpacks\u00ab<\/h2>\n<p>Another building block of the circular economy in the brick factory<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Broken bricks during transport can be used in brickwork as headers and 3\/4 bricks. If the broken pieces are too small for further processing, you can collect them at the construction site. We will provide you with a big pack for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Only clean, sorted, and unadulterated brick breakage should be collected in this big pack. Please place the full big pack at the edge of your construction site so that our truck driver can pick it up.<\/p>\n<p>We have the collected brick breakage ground up, creating brick dust.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we already add about 5% brick dust to each production. This brick dust has stored the energy of a fired clinker. By adding it, a portion of sand can be saved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_20 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"bigpacks\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_23 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_36 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_20 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigpack-image0-904x1024-1-989x1120.png\" width=\"989\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigpack-image0-904x1024-1-989x1120.png 989w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigpack-image0-904x1024-1-980x1110.png 980w, https:\/\/gillrath.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigpack-image0-904x1024-1-480x544.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 989px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-637\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_37 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf56d<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Circular economy in the brick factory<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>DE only | Status: Feb. 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_21 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section gill-section-text cols-2\" id=\"paletten\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_24 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_38 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Our pallets <\/h2>\n<p>are deposit pallets!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Wood is a valuable and sustainable material. We would appreciate it if you could collect the pallets at the edge of your construction site and return them to us at your convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Please stack the big packs and pallets for collection so that our driver can quickly and safely pick them up. Our truck driver does valuable work, and he will only take the items if they are carefully stacked for collection. Thank you for your support in protecting our environment!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":239794,"parent":252876,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-252924","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Clinker Processing &#8211; Gillrath Klinker &amp; Klinkerriemchen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make the most of our Gillrath clinker bricks &amp; brick slips - information on bricklaying, masonry bonds, joints, pointing, and much more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gillrath.de\/en\/services\/clinker-processing\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Clinker Processing &#8211; 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