Polychromatic decoration VOLUME I NUMBER I SHAPE BOOK A. I. A. FILE NUMBER 3*25 AVERY library COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Hy-tex The Standard of Quality in Brick A\ 1 Copyright 1925 Digitized by thd Internet Archive Printed in U. S. A. in 2017 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/shapebookOOhydr A-T [ 3 ] Suggestion for Hy-tex Enamel Garden Pool, No. [ 4 ] Details, Hy-tex Enamel Garden Pool, No. HYTEX ENAMEL BRICK T HE growing use of color in modern building, both in the exterior and the interior wall surface, coupled with the demand for a material which can be readily washed and cleaned to its original color and surface, has in recent years widely extended the use of enamel brick. It can, however, in truth be said that architectural designers have only begun to realize the artistic possibilities of this excellent and versatile material. The work now being done far surpasses that of a dec- ade ago. The durability, the sanitary cleanliness and the beautiful rich colors of Hy-tex Enamel Brick combine to form a material worthy of the consideration of the modern designer. It is a load bearing material as well as a decorative wall finish; and often effects considerable savings over the purchase and erection of two separate materials. The durabilitv and perfection of form and color in Hy-tex Enamel Brick are assured by the skill and care employed in every stage of their manufacture and delivery. Their superiority is in no small measure due to the double burn process by which they are made. Under this double burn process, selected qualitv, thoroughly- burned, dry-press face brick are coated, on the surface or surfaces to be exposed, with specially prepared enamels having the same co-efficient of expansion as the brick itself, and are then reburned so the enamel fuses with the brick and becomes an integral part of it. The uniformity of action between brick and enamel thus established entirely overcomes crazing, checking or peeling of the enamel surface. Even the most extreme variations in weather conditions to which exterior walls are subjected can have no damaging or deteriorating effect on Hv-tex Enamel Brick. After all, time is the real test of durability, and this characteristic of Hy-tex Enamels is amply evidenced throughout the country bv the many structures ten to thirty years old in which the Hv-tex Enamels are as flawless and sound in body and as clean in color as the day they were laid. Except for the superficial soil of smoke and dust, which is easily washed off, the passing years have left no appreciable trace on the enamel surface. No other material proves more completely satisfactory in re- gard to cleanliness and sanitation than Hv-tex Enamel Brick. The smooth, hard surface of the Hy-tex Enamel wall does not catch or hold dirt any more than does glass, and hence it keeps equally as clean, and is as easily washed when occasion requires. This merit of cleanliness naturally gives these brick a strictly sanitary value. The absolute imperviousness of a Hy-tex Enamel wall to moisture, greases, and other contamination adds to its clean, sanitary character. Moreover, due to the hard- ness and toughness of the enamel surface, no unsightly cracks or crevices will develop to provide possible lodgment for dirt and vermin. The combination of a clean appearance and sanitary surface makes Hy-tex Enamels indispensable for places where these qualities are essential, as in kitchens, dairies, restaurants, hospital corridors, operating rooms, bakery ovens, food markets, display rooms, laundries, engine rooms, schools, gymnasiums, theatres, toilets, baths, swimming pools, etc. Hy-tex Enamels are thus extensively used with unqualified success. Their cleanliness also adapts them admirably for exteriors of all kinds. A spick and span appearance mav always be maintained at very little expense. In addition to these very practical considerations, Hy-tex Enamel Brick offers the designer a wide variety of beautiful colors — White, Ivory, Transparent Speckled Buff, Brown, Trans- parent Speckled Brown, Green, Jade, Blue and Black — -as shown on pages 8 and 9. The White is absolutely opaque, and all colors will hold their lustre under the most severe conditions. Hy-tex White Enamels are of particular value for light courts, vent shafts, corridors and similar places where it is desir- able to conserve the last ray of available light. They are also extensively used and highly recommended for the facing of all exterior walls. The colored Enamels provide for unlimited decorative treat- ments, as in dadoes, friezes, trim courses, mosaics, and in fact for all wall surfaces, exterior or interior, where color effects are de- sirable. The color studies in this book suggest a few possibili- ties for such use of Hy-tex Enamel Brick. The brochures which are to follow the issuance of this book will carry such studies into other fields. The shapes in which Hy-tex Enamel Brick are available are shown on pages 22 to 37- THE COLORS IN WHICH HY'TEX ENAMEL BRICKS ARE MADE White Ivory Green Blue [ 8 ] Transparent Speckled Buff Transparent Speckled Brown Jade Brown Black C 9 ] Hy-tex Ena me/ Stairway , No. I The wainscot for the corridor and stairway is laid up with Hy-tex Green enameled on the flat No. 1200, using for external angles shape No. 1233. The base course is an Ivory Enamel Cove using No. 1800 Stretchers with No. '1803 External Round Return and No. 1809 Left Cove Base Square Stop. This base is continued to stairway with a plain Stretcher No. 1100. The Cap Mold is also Ivory Enamel using No. 1700 Bullnose Flatter Stretcher with No. 1703 Bullnose Flatter Ex- ternal Round Return and for the internal return of the cap on the platform No. 1701 Bullnose Flatter Internal Square Return is used. [ 10 ] Suggestion for Hy-tex Enamel Stairway, No. i [ 11 1 Hv-tex Enamel Kitchen , No. I The body of this kitchen wall is of Hy-tex White'JLnamel Stretchers No. 1100. The band courses of No. 1100 Transparent Speckled Buff. The base and cap at ceiling are Cove Brick in White Enamel and the ornamental band course at top of window is composed of Blue Header bats No. 1111 and Transparent Speckled Buff Flatter Stretchers No. 1200 cut in length to work out pattern. The external angle of the chimney breast is built up of External Bullnose No. 1500 using for the coves External Round Return No. 1803. In ornamental band the corner is Bullnose Flatter External Stretcher No. 1233. The internal angle is obtained by the use of Bullnose Internal No. 1510 and for ornamental band Bullnose Flatter Internal No. 1210 — and for the coves Internal Round Return No. 1805. The window combinations are , for sills — at jambs Left and Right Bullnose Rowlock Sill Mitres No. 1506 with Bullnose External No. 1500. The jambs are of the same brick except the ornamental returns are of No. 1233. The window head is made by the use of Left and Right No. 1707 Bullnose Flatter Stretcher Mitre. The head between is laid up with Bullnose Flatter External No. 1203. This course, with the starters, is u lintelized” , that is, the brick is checked out so that the underside of the steel angle lintel supporting same is countersunk flush with the sur- face of the brick. [ 12 ] Suggestion for Hy-tex Enamel Kitchen, No. i [ 13 ] Details, Hy-tex Enamel Commercial Interior, No. i Hv-tex Commercial Interior , No. I This wall is laid up in Hy-tex White Enamel No. 1100 with one band of Transparent Speckled Buff enameled on edge and a mosaic inset with Green border , White field and Brown figure. The column casing has External Bullnose corners No. 1500. The jambs of windows are External Bullnose No. 1500. The sills have corners of Lefts and Rights , Bullnose Flat Sill Mitres No. 1706. The head is composed of Lefts and Rights Bullnose Row- lock Sill Mitres No. 1506; the brick between Bullnose External No. 1500. The sills are of Bullnose Flatter Stretchers No. 1700. [ 14 ] I Suggestion for Hy-tex Enamel Commercial Interior, No. i A** [ 15 } Details, Hv-tex Enamel Bank Front, No. i [ 16 ] SOUTH BRANCH FIRST NATIONAL BANK Suggestion for Hv-tex Enamel Bank Front, No. i A combination of Ivory with mosaic of White and Brown , and Blue flatters in the cornice. [ 17 ] Details, Hy-tex Enamel Restaurant Front, No. i [ 18 ] Suggestion for Hy-tex Enamel Restaurant Front, No. i A wall of White , trimmed with Ivory , and with Blue , Brown and Jade insets. [ 19 ] HYTEX ENAMEL SHAPES I N the following pages are shown the standard shapes in which Hy-tex Enamel Brick are available. They fulfill all the requirements met under ordinary conditions. In addition to the octagon return, as shown in catalogue, returns of any angle may be ground before enameling, thus securing per- fect corners and regular bond. Frequently it is essential to preserve the unbroken soffit in an opening to avoid showing the steel angles supporting the wall above. This is done by “lintelizing.” This means that the brick is ground out for the width and thickness of the lintel and joint, permitting it to be set flush with the brick surface. For shapes intended for swimming pools, refer to the brochure devoted to swimming pool construction. The manufactured size of standard Enamel Brick is 8 inches long, 3 7 s inches wide and 2 Ft inches thick. These dimensions are subject to slight variation — as is true in the manufacture of all clav products. These variations, however, are not suffi- ciently large to interfere with proper bonding of the wall. All shapes are available in the colors shown on pages 8 and 9. Various combinations of shapes are illustrated on pages 23, 29, 3 >» 32, 33. and 35. C 21 ] Shape No. 1102 — Return Shape No. 1111 — Header Bat Shape No. 1120 — Stretcher Double (Both Stretcher Faces Enameled) C 22 ] Shape No. 1121 — Header Double 1122 — Return Double (Stretcher Face and (Both Header Faces Enameled) Both Header Faces Enameled) End of Wall Showing Coping of No. 1122- End Brick No. 1332. End ol Wall Below Coping No. 1 102 Bonded with No. 1 122 End of Wall Showing Coping of No. 1222; End Brick No. 1332. End of Wall Below Coping No. 1 102 Bonded with No. 1 122 [ 23 ] Shape No. 1203 — Bullnose Flatter External Shape No. 1206-Right. Bullnose Flatter Panel Mitre Shape No. 1206-Left. Bullnose Flatter Panel Mitre Shape No. 1207-Right. Bullnose Flatter Stretcher Mitre [ 24 ] Shape No. 1207 — Left. Bullnose Flatter Shape No. 1210 — Bullnose Flatter Internal Stretcher Mitre Shape No. 1222 — Flatter Return Double ShapeNo. 1230 — Bullnose Flatter Internal and External Combination Shape No. 1232 — Flatter Return Special Shape No. 1233 — Bullnose Flatter External Special [ 25 ] Shape No. 1300 — Stretcher Underdipped Shape No. 1301 — Header Underdipped Shape No. 1302-Lelt. Return Underdipped Shape No. 1302-Right. Return Underdipped [ 26 ] Shape No. 1320 — Stretcher Over- and Underdipped Shape No. 1321 — Header Over- and Underdipped Shape No. 1322 — Return Over- and Underdipped Shape No. 1330 — Stretcher and Flatter Shape No. 1331 — Header Back-Dipped on One Edge Face Shape No. 1332 — Return Double and Flatter Shape No. 1341 — Header Back-Dipped on Both Edge Faces [ 27 ] COLUMBIA U’.'iivt Shape No. 1400 — Ogee Stretcher Shape No. 1401 — Ogee Header Shape No. 1402 — Ogee^External Square Return Shape No. 1403 — Ogee External Round Return Shape_No. 1404 — Ogee Internal Square Return Shape No. 1405 — Ogee Internal Round Return [ 28 ] Shape No. 1409-Left. Ogee Square Stop — Special Shape No. 1409-Right. Ogee Square Stop — Special Isometric Showing Cap Composed of Flatter, Ogee and Stretcher Courses, Using Ogee No. 1409-Left for Corner . Isometric Showing Cap Composed of Cove Brick (1800 Series), Ogee and Flatter Courses N Isometric Showing Stretcher, Ogee and Flatter Courses Elevations of Cap Combinations [ 29 ] Shape No. 1500 — Bullnose External Shape No. 1502 — Bullnose External Square Return Shape No. 1503 — Bullnose External Round Return Shape No. 1505 — Bullnose Internal Round Return 30 Shape No. 1506-Left. — Bullnose Rowlock Sill Mitre Shape No. 1506-Right. — Bullnose Rowlock Sill Mitre Shape No. 1510 — Bullnose Internal Shape No. 1519-Right. Bullnose Starter and Stop — Special Shape No. 1519-Left. Bullnose Starter and Shape No. 1520 — Bullnose Double Stop — Special [ 31 ] Shape No. 1530 — Bullnose Internal and External Combination Sill Course Showing Use ol No. 1506-Lelt with Jambs and Sill ol No. 1500 Shape No. 1600 — Octagon External Shape No. 1602 — Square Return for Standard Rowlock Shape No. 1603 — External Round Return for Standard Rowlock Shape No. 1605 — Internal Round Return for Standard Rowlock Corner of Wall Showing Use of No. 1600 Brick Corner Showing Use of No. 1603; Internal Angle Showing Use of No. 1605; using on Right Header Bat No. 1111, and on Left Flatter Stretcher No. 1200 [ 32 ] Window sill is formed by the use ot Bullnose Flatter Stretcher No. 1700; connections be- tween sill and jambs are made by the use ot Bullnose Flat Sill Mitre No. 1706-Right and Bullnose Flat Stretcher Mitre No. 1707-Left. The head ot window is identical except that Bullnose Flat Stretcher Mitre No. 1707-Right and Bullnose Flat Sill Mitre No. 1 706-1. ett are used at either jamb. The jambs are Bullnose External No. 1500. [ 33 ] Shape No. 1702 — Bullnose Flatter External Square Return 34 Shape No. 1705 — Bullnose Flatter Internal Round Return Shape No. 1706-Right. Bullnose Flat Sill Mitre Shape No. 1706-Left. Bullnose Flat Sill Mitre Shape No. 1707-Right. Bullnose Flat Stretcher Mitre Shape No. 1707-Left. Bullnose Flat Stretcher Mitre Opening Rising Corner Block No. 1704, Jambs and Sill of No. 1233 J Opening Showing Corner Block No. 1207- Left, Jamb No. 1203, Sill No. 1700, Combined with 1200 Series in Jamb Opening Rising Corner Block No. 1206-Left, Jamb No. 1203, Sill No. 1700, Combined with 1300 Series Overdipped Projecting in Opening C 35 ] Shape No. 1800 — Cove Base Stretcher Shape No. 1801 — Cove Base Header Shape No. 1802 — Cove Base External Square Return (heft) Shape No. 1804 — Cove Base Internal Square Return (Right) Shape No. 1803 — Cove Base External Round Return (Left) Shape No. 1805 — Cove Base Internal Round Return (Right) [ 36 ] Shape No. 1902 — Cap Mold External Square Return (Lett) Shape No. 1904 — Cap Mold Internal Square Return (Right) Shape No. 1903 — Cap Mold External Round Return (Lett) Shape No. 1905 — Cap Mold Internal Round Return (Right) C 37 } HY'TEX QUALITY AND SERVICE F OR over halt a century the Hydraulic- Press Brick Com- pany has been building the reputation tor quality which Hy-tex Brick enjoys today. During that time the Hy-tex organization has grown trom one to twenty-two plants, scattered over the eight great clay producing states. This growth is the outcome ot a manufacturing and merchandising policy, consist- ently pursued tor more than 50 years, by which the Company has won a wide public confidence that insures the continued patronage ot its customers. Hy-tex quality is the natural result of always using carefully selected clays and shales and of employing thoroughly compe- tent and experienced experts in the process of manufacture. But equally important with Hy-tex quality in the product is Hy-tex service. This service which the Hydraulic-Press Brick Company renders is two-told, first in the great variety oj choice it offers the intending purchaser; and, secondly, in prompt a?id reli- able delivery on the job. It is obvious that with twenty-two plants, situated in eight of the best clay producing states in the Union, the Company is able to turn out every possible variety of Face Brick, bo th in color and texture; and that the numerous distributing centers for Hy-tex Brick bring Hy-tex service practically within the reach ot all. Whether it is the lightest colored creams, grays and buffs, or the darkest reds and browns, in smooth, semi- smooth, or rough textured Face Brick, or Salt Glaze, or Enamel Brick, you can find just the brick you want to meet your par- ticular purpose or taste. [ ?8 ] Hy-tex offers you literally hundreds of varied tones in the gray, buff, or red color ranges. In a word, if you are trying to decide what brick to use, you will find it worth your while to apply to the Hy-tex branch office or representative nearest you, where you will find the widest ranges of color and texture from which to make your selection. Then in addition to finding what brick you want, you are vitally interested in getting it when you want it. All delays in delivering building material are not only annoying but expen- sive. Here is one of the chief merits of Hy-tex service. The size and economic responsibility of the Company assure you of delivery when you want it. The widely scattered plants and centers of distribution make it possible to deliver your brick to the job on time, directly from either the kiln or well stocked warehouses. This responsibility of a manufacturer in being able always to render you dependable delivery when you want it is of great importance when you come to build. The long con- tinued and successful history of the Hydraulic-Press Brick Com- pany is both evidence and guarantee that in buying Hy-tex Brick you will get both quality in the product itself and service in prompt and responsible delivery. And no matter whether you are going to erect a skyscraper — no order is too large to tax Hy-tex capacity — or build a modest home — no order is too small for careful attention- — it is a fixed rule of the Hy-tex organization to render the same service to all. You will get the brick you selected, and ship- ments will be made on schedule time as promised, so that there will be no costly delavs on your building — if you see to it that your order is placed in time. The large and efficient Hy-tex organization has been built upon this kind of quality and service. [ 39 ] Mistakes — if any should occur — will be corrected to your com- plete satisfaction as a matter of Hy-tex principle. Hy-tex, perhaps, may not always be the cheapest brick you can find on the market — the Company has no desire to make such a claim for it — but when you consider what you get in quality and service, you will find that it offers you a full meas- ure of value for the price paid. We invite you to avail yourself of such service as we can render. Come to our Exhibit Rooms and talk over your brick problems. We may be able to clear up many questions for vou and help you in a variety of ways. As we manufacture all colors and textures of brick, we are not prejudiced in favor of any. It is simply our purpose to help you find the brick best adapted to your building project. The panels in our exhibit will aid you greatly in making a selection, since they show various colors and textures of brick laid in different bonds and mortar joints, and so give you an idea of how the brick you select will look in the living wall. A visit incurs no obligation on vour part; and it is always a pleasure for us to talk with people interested in Face Brick, and Face Brick problems. [ 40 ] HYDRAULIC-PRESS BRICK COMPANY Main Office: Saint Louis, Missouri Central National Bank Building George A. Bass, President F. W. Miles, Vice-President George F. Baker, Secy Treas. F. C. Aschemeyer, Sales Manager Branch Offices and Exhibit Rooms Baltimore, Md. Munsey Building B. W. Figgins, Sales Manager Chicago, III. Chamber of Commerce Building W. P. Varney, Manager Cleveland, Ohio 5005 Euclid Ave. A. S. Fielding, Manager Davenport, Iowa Putnam Building C. W. Irwin, Manager Dubois, Pa. Deposit National Bank Building A. B. Lyon, Manager Indianapolis, Ind. Board of Trade Building F.. C. Hervey, Manager Kansas City, Mo. Rialto Building O. H. Hodson, Manager Minneapolis, Minn. Builders Exchange Building H. F. Williams, Manager New York City 381 Fourth Avenue Fredenburg & Lounsbury Omaha, Neb. Woodmen of World Building H. W. Bubb, Sales Manager Peoria, III. Lehmann Building V. H. Cartwright, Manager Philadelphia, Pa. Otis Building J. M. Crowell, Manager Roseville, Ohio George C. Earle, Manager Toledo, Ohio Ohio Building James F. O’Connor, Manager Washington, D. C. Colorado Building H. E. Stringer, Manager Largest Manufacturers of Face Brick in the World