Classification of brick: which option to prefer

As the most widespread building material, the brick has long been known. For the entire time of its existence from a piece of burned clay to a modern state, he acquired a fairly extensive species diversity. Classification of types of brick depends on the following characteristics:

From what material the brick was made.

For what purposes will the brick be used.

Filled brick material.

Brick dimensions.

Types of brick by type of material used

Ceramic brick. This is a classic version of this building material. It uses clay, which includes certain minerals and some dyes. In the manufacture of this type of brick, clay mass is given shape, dried, and then burned in furnaces at high temperatures. The brick made in this way has a number of advantages:

refractory;

moisture resistance;

frost resistance;

It has excellent thermal insulation.

The correct technology for the manufacture of ceramic brick is reflected in its appearance. A high -quality brick should have an even red tint, make a characteristic ringing when overeating and be porous inside. Changes in the color and sound of the broken indicate poor firing of products.

A significant drawback of such brick is its cost, which is twice the cost of other types of bricks. This is due to the duration of the production process and the low prevalence of quality clay.

Ceramic brick, due to its strength, is used in the construction of the supporting walls, laying the foundation. Experts recommend using a ceramic brick in the construction of the house, made by plastic formation, since their appearance is more attractive.

Silicate brick. It is made by mixture of sand and lime with subsequent firing in the autoclave. Without adding dyes, it has a characteristic white color. In terms of its production, it is spent several times less time than a ceramic brick. The advantages of such brick include high sound insulation and low cost of the product, but such a brick does not withstand high humidity and also well holds heat. Very often this type of brick is used in the structure of interior walls. In addition, silicate brick in its weight significantly exceeds ceramic, which can complicate work with it.

Hyperpreed brick. Mineral shifts with the addition of water and cement are used for its production. It is called that because in the manufacturing process the mixed raw materials are subjected to pressing under high pressure. This type of brick is not subjected to any heat treatment. The appearance of the product obtained as a result of manufacture is characterized by the ideal shape and smooth surface. Such bricks are used in the cladding of buildings. The advantages of hypercreshed bricks are environmental friendliness, low energy consumption, production of production.

Types of brick on the purpose of use

1.Brick can be building or ordinary. Such a brick has a rough appearance and is used in the construction of surfaces, which will subsequently be decorated.

2.Unlike construction – facing (facade, front) brick has no defects, and it is used in decorating the external walls. Such a brick is also divided into two types: textured – called the “torn stone”; shaped – with curly edges.

3.In cases where the brick is designed for the construction of furnaces, fireplaces or other structures that are constantly under the influence of high temperatures – use a special type of brick – refractory (chamotum). It is made of special refractory clay – chamotte. In turn, has the following typology:

Quartz – withstands high temperatures, but weakly resists the effects of alkalis and oxides;

Clay – on the contrary, withstands an alkaline effect, but not a constant high temperature;

Lime -magnesial – perfectly used in metallurgy;

Carbon – used only in highly specialized industry.

4.And finally, clinker brick (paving). This is a ceramic brick, in the production of which special clay is used. It has high strength and is used to lay sidewalks.

Types of brick by material

This characteristic divides bricks into two types:

Hollow. Have a camera or hole in their form. They hold heat perfectly and have a lightweight, which facilitates the load on the foundation.

Full -bodied. More durable and the supporting walls are erected from them.

Types of brick depending on the dimensions

Domestic standards for the production of bricks suggest its division into the following types in size:

Nine – 250x120x65 mm.

One and a half -250x120x88 mm.

Double – 250x120x138 mm.

Thus, when choosing bricks, first of all, you need to analyze – for what purposes this material will be applied. Specialists in this matter will always help make the right choice.

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