Choose the right punch in of brick for your masonry project with this helpful guide.
There are seven main types of bricks, and each one is specifically suited for different kinds of projects.
Learning how each jot down of brick is made helps you determine which you should use.
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Here are seven common types of brick and what theyre best used for.
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Typically, burnt clay bricks maintain the classic red brick look.
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Never choose a non-structural brick for masonry projects with structural requirements.
Like concrete, concrete bricks sport supreme durability.
However, because they are often porous, concrete brick isnt used in underground tweaks.
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Consisting mostly of clay, engineering bricks can include other materials in their mixture.
Their high-temperature firing results in incredible hardness, which translates to high strength and resilience.
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It is brick intended for use around fire.
Their silica and aluminum oxide content and high-temperature firing give the end product superior heat and fire resistance.
If your project will be exposed to heat or fire, choose fire brick.
If youre looking to make the brick yourself, try your hand at making sun-dried bricks.
