Double-fired bricks are characterised by a calm and nuanced colour variation, where tones are blended into a harmonious whole. The result is a façade with depth and character, yet without strong contrasts, creating a balanced and timeless appearance.
This makes double-fired bricks an excellent choice for contemporary architecture, where material quality and attention to detail should stand out without creating a restless overall impression. They are used both in residential developments and larger architectural projects where a refined and carefully considered aesthetic is essential.
The distinctive colour variation is created through a second firing process. This additional firing blends the tones and creates the calm, cohesive appearance that characterises double-fired bricks. Variations remain visible, but they are subtle and contribute to the overall expression rather than drawing attention to themselves.
The additional firing also requires more energy during production. As a result, double-fired bricks generally have a higher Global Warming Potential (GWP) than comparable single-fired bricks. At Matzen Tegl, we continuously work to reduce the carbon footprint of our core products, and our single-fired bricks currently achieve significantly lower environmental impacts.
Double-fired bricks are therefore primarily selected for projects where the architectural expression is a key design consideration and plays a decisive role in the overall result.
Handstruck double-fired bricks
Handstruck double-fired bricks
Waterstruck double-fired bricks in Flensburg format
