Introduction
When starting a construction project it is very important to keep in mind every single detail, information, benefits, and pros and cons about the materials you are planning to use. It is well known that materials should be chosen depending on each type of construction project or design, this way they can adapt better to what you’re trying to accomplish and also bring to you the best possible outcome.
For this occasion, we want to talk to you about bricks. You might be thinking, how can we make this an interesting topic? Well, that’s kind of easy actually. We’re getting to know 3 different types of bricks that are commonly used for construction, their benefits and main information. This way you can be informed when talking to your construction team and contractors and talk about which one is the better option for you.
TYPES OF BRICKS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Sun-dried Bricks
The sun-dried brick, also known as unburnt brick, is basically the most common and basic example of bricks used for construction projects. It basically consists of mud or clay bricks dried by the sun, instead of being fired in a furnace as other bricks. The sun-dried bricks have been used for centuries around the world and can be found in many different cultures from Asia to Europe. Their use is very extensive: being used not only on walls but also as roofing tiles, floors, or fire bricks. This type of brick is mostly used for temporary structures or rural areas, due to the fact that these bricks are not as strong as others and may weaken with time and also through time they have reduced water or fire resistance.
Concrete Bricks
Concrete bricks are another type of bricks that, as it is indicated by its name, consists of bricks made with cement and other types of aggregates. These bricks are known to be more durable than sun-dried bricks or mud bricks since they can resist longer time periods without deteriorating. The manufacturing process for this kind of brick was usually done in a factory due to the fact that they need very specific conditions and they are made by mixing water, bricks, and cement in large quantities, but as time passed, concrete bricks can also be manufactured at a construction site. This is usually the preferred type of bricks for medium or large constructions since it has great performance when it comes to resistance, durability, and also chemical resistance.
Burnt Clay Bricks
This is the most common type of brick used in the construction industry, so much that it’s also known as ¨common brick¨. Burnt bricks are bricks that come from clay or mud bricks fired in a furnace or kiln. The bricks were burned at high temperatures (that cannot be reached with the sun) to harden and dry them out, making them stronger and more durable than other types of bricks. These bricks are mostly used for the construction of walls, columns, and the foundation of the building in general. The burnt clay brick generally comes of four types:
- First-class bricks (best quality bricks)
- Second class bricks (medium or moderate quality bricks)
- Third class bricks (poor quality bricks)
- Fourth class bricks (irregular shape)
Conclusion
We hope this small guide was able to provide you useful information for when you’re starting your construction project. We would also like to remind you that with AG Contractors & Design you’ll be able to count on a professional team of experts that will always work in order to meet all of your expectations and offer you the best possible outcomes. Contact us today and get a free consultation regarding any request. Let’s start our construction and design project together, trust AG!
