Characteristics Of The Pressed Bricks Manufactured By Mechanical Tilery Of Silio In Early 20th Century In Valladolid, Spain

Since the second half of the nineteenth century in the city of Valladolid, Spain, facades were built with exposed brick pressed together thin and sunken. This system facilitates the entry of rainwater in the masonry and therefore, its deterioration. However, these facades are in good condition, therefore bricks have been tested to know the characteristics of the ones that influence in the preservation of these facades. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.