Milestones - Deppe Lean Bricks®

Just in time for the turn of the year 2024/2025, DEPPE's first water-struck Lean Brick® products have emerged from our kilns.
Compared to traditional facing bricks, Lean Bricks have a depth reduced by 5 cm, which corresponds to a reduction of more than 40%.

The New Dimensions:
240 mm x 65 mm x 71 mm


The Advantages:

  • Approximately 40% less weight, volume, transport costs, and CO₂ emissions
  • Approximately 40% more usable space during construction


Less is... less

From clay extraction to on-site processing, DEPPE Lean Bricks require:

  • Less raw material
  • Less energy input during firing
  • Less energy for transport
  • Less mortar and joint material, offering easier handling and shorter construction times

This resource-saving production process results in approximately 40% fewer CO₂ emissions compared to traditional brick formats.

Overall, this reduces construction costs, shortens construction time, and leads to more efficient building practices.

Lean Bricks® are currently available in the following colour variants as water-struck facing bricks:

Less is... more

DEPPE Lean Bricks offer:

  • More usable space thanks to their slimmer design, providing additional room for insulation without increasing the depth of the exterior wall, making them ideal for urban construction projects
  • New creative possibilities in facade design

Unchanged

  • Lean Bricks are bricks for high aesthetic standards, available in all water-struck colour tones and soon also as extruded facing bricks
  • Facade appearance is that of a standard format
  • Durability
  • Recyclability – All DEPPE bricks have always been fully recyclable, whether as re-use bricks or as secondary raw materials for the production of new bricks and other purposes

 

No Compromises

Lean Brick® offers an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solution for sustainable brick construction without compromising on quality or design.