ᐅ Are dark bricks more expensive?

Hello, in the past darker bricks used to be more expensive. Is that still the case, and is there a standard color? I don't mean a specific color with darker bricks, I just don't want bricks in the typical brick red.

Hello,

Family79 schrieb:
....is there a standard color for that?

As far as I know, no. However, the price depends not only on the color but also on the building physics properties. If these are kept constant, special and trendy colors are usually more expensive!
Since this probably involves exposed brickwork or a facing façade, remember to consider summer heat protection when choosing the color! Dark colors have a high absorption factor. The same applies to roofing surfaces, by the way.

Best regards,

NB: Not everything that looks appealing is really practical or cost-effective.

Family79 schrieb:

Hello, in the past, darker bricks used to be more expensive.
... I just don’t want bricks in the typical brick red color.

From your text, it seems you are not referring to facing bricks, but to roof tiles.

For concrete roof tiles, there is no extra cost for darker colors. Here, any price differences usually relate to different coating types or, in the case of colored roof tiles, additional costs may apply.
For clay tiles, this is different because, starting from the natural red clay base material, the tiles are always either engobed, glazed, or sintered. These finishes make them more expensive.
One possible way to save money might be to switch to a different brand, which can sometimes offset the premium for engobed tiles.

There you go... with clay bricks… additional costs!
With concrete roof tiles… usually up to this point… red-brown… standard… gray, or light gray… = color = additional costs.

Hello,

Family79 schrieb:
Hello, in the past, darker bricks used to be more expensive.

Family79 schrieb:
Is that still the case, and is there a standard color? By dark bricks, I don’t mean a specific shade; I just want to avoid the standard brick red.

Today, concrete roof tiles, mainly from Braas, are usually installed as standard by most suppliers; classic red, brick red, dark red, dark brown, and granite generally represent the standard colors. Engobed roof tiles—regardless of color—are not permitted in all building areas, and clay roof tiles are still rarely used; both come at an additional cost. Instead of the latter, the more affordable option is “double glazed,” costing around €130-150 per square meter (12-14 USD per square foot) of roof area. Compared to the overall volume, this is a relatively small surcharge.

Kind regards

Thank you, so darker shades of red are now standard, that puts me at ease.
I could choose any color without problems, but it’s a matter of cost. I’m not building in a new development area.