My recent project used unverified reclaimed bricks

Many bricklayers insist on checking every brick's history. I disagree when the bricks are clearly in good condition.

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If the bricks are solid and look fine, why bother digging into their past? I've seen old bricks hold up better than new ones sometimes, so condition matters more than paperwork. Save time and trust what you see, unless there's a clear reason to doubt.

price.simon1h ago

Condition matters more than paperwork is true until it's not, @patel.quinn. A brick can look solid but have hidden flaws from its past that cause problems later. You might save time now but pay a lot more later.