Welcome to the new
brickname.com
A Helpful Resource in Your
Quest to Identify Bricks
Search this database by
- Brand
- City
- State
Abbreviations used
RL Raised Letter
F Frog (a depression in the brick)
PA Paver (a vitrified brick commonly used in roads)
FB Firebrick (refractory brick)
ED Edge Print (markings are on the edge or side of the brick)
EN End Print (markings on the end of the brick)
SW Sidewalk brick (usually a design)
NOTE:
ED and EN: some bricks are roll printed, so the lines on your brick may not appear in the right order.
If the first line doesn't match, try the next.
CBMA: symbol of the Common Brick Manufacturer's Association.
Non-letter markings are put in parentheses, such as (arrowhead).
Questions?
You are encouraged to submit your digital images of marked brick finds and any questions to:- Jim Graves [javascript protected email address]
- John Hicks [javascript protected email address]
- Michelle Lemaitre [javascript protected email address]
Visit the IBCA Website and become a member.
IBCA members can join us at the IBCA Facebook Group.
Website created by Clem Reinkemeyer. Text information and historical research by Jim Graves. Funding by many bricking friends.