Bricks. What is Brick. Types of Bricks

There are various types of bricks used in masonry. 2.Sand Lime Bricks (Calcium Silicate Bricks) 3.Engineering Bricks 4.Concrete Bricks 5.Fly ash Clay Bricks Bricks are used as siding in the building industry due in part to its important characteristics and just because it can be a good affordable option. Below we summarize the benefits and applications of the most commonly used type of bricks. Common Burnt Clay Bricks Common burnt clay bricks are formed by pressing in molds. Then these bricks are dried and fired in a kiln. Common burnt clay bricks are used in general work with no special attractive appearances. When these bricks are used in walls, they require plastering or rendering. Sand Lime Bricks Sand lime bricks are made by mixing sand, fly ash and lime followed by a chemical process during wet mixing. The mix is then molded under pressure forming the brick. These bricks can offer advantages over clay bricks such as: Their color appearance is gray instead of the regular reddish color. Their shape is uniform and presents a smoother finish that doesn’t require plastering. These bricks offer excellent strength as a load-bearing member. What Are Engineering Bricks? Engineering bricks are bricks manufactured at extremely high temperatures, forming a dense and strong brick, allowing the brick to limit strength and water absorption. Engineering bricks offer excellent load bearing capacity damp-proof characteristics and chemical resisting properties. These bricks are...