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‘ OLD FARMHOUSE ’ BRICKS ADD RURAL STYLE TO NORFOLK HOME
In fact , I was very impressed with how little waste there was from the brick . The sales and technical support from Vandersanden has been excellent throughout the project , helping to make sure everything went smoothly from the initial brick selection to delivery and construction .”
The attractive waterside village of Upwell in rural West Norfolk is the picture-perfect location for a refreshingly modern take on the classic English farmhouse , developed by self-builder Andrew Yeoman , and authentically created with the help of Old Farmhouse bricks from Vandersanden .
Located in Orchard Gardens , this impressive , detached family home is fitted out to a high standard with a contemporary interior , sitting behind an evocative , farmhouse-style facade that resides easily within its village setting as well as the broader rural context of the surrounding area .
Old Farmhouse is a multi-coloured brick with a strong base colour of red , which is muted by tones of brown , white , yellow and black and the brick ’ s naturally creased structure . The result is a warm , textured and natural-looking finish to the facade . The bricks have been used in the construction of this two-storey , four bedroomed home as well as the garage which runs alongside part of the rear garden . The reclaimed look of the bricks complements the vintage clay pantiles on the roof , as well as ‘ setting off ’ the oak porch at the front , and feature windows to the rear of the property .
Vandersanden Old Farmhouse bricks are tumbled in a drum before final firing to achieve their appearance . The bricks collide with one another , resulting in broken corners and edges . By being simultaneously sprayed in mortar pulp , the surfaces of the bricks take on an additional weathered appearance .
The project was completed in June 2019 .
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Andrew has a long history of working with Vandersanden through his day job as a builders ’ merchant account manager . He had supplied Vandersanden ’ s Old Farmhouse bricks on many occasions and knew they would be ideal for this project with their winning combination of innovation and sustainability .
“ I wanted the house to have a traditional farmhouse look despite being a new build ,” says Andy . “ Based on my experience , I knew this particular Vandersanden brick had all the aesthetic ingredients I was looking for , and more . The Old Farmhouse bricks are ‘ tumbled ’ as part of the production process - which not only gives them an ‘ aged ’ look - but also makes them very forgiving on the joints when laying .
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