How to Date Bricks Cement Blocks | Hunker
How to Date Bricks Cement Blocks By Becky Lower ... Old bricks were formed by hand, so look for irregularities in shape. They should be slightly uneven and may contain straw. These older handshaped bricks are larger than the bricks made today, although never larger than a hand width. Step 2 Look for an indentation on the brick's surface. Older bricks do not have a dent in the middle, called ...