It looks like a typical difference lot to lot, or pallet to pallet. This is why one should order all the materials at once, and mix the various lots throughout the project. (I doubt it's lack of washing, as the builder claimed.......but he can prove me wrong with a garden hose.)

I know with our brick the lines were visible until the new brick and mortar dried out, that usually took about a week. Not sure how long yours has been done, but hopefully its fresh and just needs a little time.

qam999 - right! then he should wash it. I am guessing, however, that by the time everything is 'done', the HO will have forgotten this issue and won't even ask for the wash.

I also suspect it's just production run variation.

Part of me wants to slam the builder for lying, at the same time, part of my thinks this isn't a big deal in the overall scheme of things and WILL fade from the things that bother you so it may be wise to allow it to mellow and downplay it.

Thanks for the feedback ! @qam999@Brandie May@qam999. I can confirm this has been drying for roughly 4-5 days. It was a $5300 “upgrade” to select this brick color. Im going to push the builder to paint it. I don’t think it’s reasonable to ask me to overlook “tan lines” on both sides of my new house but we shall see how this “ washing“ goes ...

@homechef59 very fair points. If this is something that will definitively fade over time, I can live with the outcome for now. My assumption was that the home would be permanently in this state. The community did open in 2016 and I haven’t seen another home with discoloration this visible. I was not aware this would be a possible outcome, else I would have opted for painted brick in the first place but irrelevant now. appreciate the perspective very helpful.

(not a pro) I would notice it too, and yes it would probably bother me as the person paying for it. However, I would not want to paint that pretty brick! I'd plant some shrubs and move on. Maybe if you ask the builder for something, it can be some allowance for additional landscaping.

@chicagoans very good point as well much appreciated

I would live with that rather than paint it, myself. I agree that landscaping will take the focus away. The world's most beautiful people often have a beauty mark, such as a mole.

I understand your disappointment. I would wait a few years to do anything. You can always paint it later. I still prefer the natural look of the brick as it is.

I would not change anything. Like another poster said, this will fade over time and become less noticeable especially once you add landscaping. This style of house doesn’t lend itself to painting the brick and that would be opening another can of worms a few years later when the paint wears.

I have the same issue with silver creek. please advise me on the outcome of all this.

did you end up painting. send help im freaking out too

What is the color of the mortar to be used with this? Buff or White?