Features and sizes of red facing bricks

Red facing brick has an attractive appearance, which makes it different from ordinary stone, which is used for the laying of load-bearing walls. But it can be used not only for finishing the foundations, but also for the construction of fences or interior decoration.

This material is common and is used for facial masonry. He is able to make the building stylish and unique. The solid color of this material creates a festive and collected look of the building. Facing bricks can be made from several types of clay and using different technologies, which affects its color and characteristics. The main difference between this brick and the usual one is that it has two working sides.

Among the most popular materials for the construction of buildings can be noted ceramic bricks, which are made from special types of clay. During production, the mixture passes through fillers, which allows organizing a continuous flow of raw materials, which then enters the molds. Trimming is done to the height, which provides the standard dimensions for this material.

Then the workpieces go into the furnace, where they are exposed to a temperature of 1400 degrees.

Thanks to this method of processing, the brick in its composition and properties is close to natural stone.

• Waterproof.
• Solid.
• Strong.

To reduce the weight of a brick for a house, voids are made inside it, and this structure also helps to improve the thermal insulation properties of the material.

The advantages include:

• frost resistance;
• water resistance;
• low thermal conductivity;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness.

He also has disadvantages.

• installation work should be carried out by experienced bricklayers;
• the material can be damaged during unloading or transportation;
• laying is carried out using a liquid composition, and therefore the time of work is determined depending on the weather;
• after laying, salt may appear on the surface of the brick.

There are several types of red facing bricks.

1. Clinker. This is the same brick as usual, but it is fired at a temperature of +1600, and the composition is close to the melting stage. The result is a durable and moisture resistant material that can withstand low temperatures, adheres well to mortar and lasts a long time.
2. Ceramic. Ordinary brick, which is made from clay and subsequently fired.
3. Hyper-pressed. Made from cement with the addition of limestone. In this case, the composition is not fired, but pressed under pressure. As a result, the material is not hollow, which increases its weight. This brick is distinguished by its high cost, but it has an even geometry and can sometimes imitate the shape of a natural stone.

Regardless of the type, the dimensions of the bricks correspond to GOST:

• double (250x120x138 mm);
• single (250x85x65 mm);
• one and a half (250x120x88 mm).

Since this brick is mainly intended for decorative finishing of buildings and structures, it can be made not in the usual rectangular geometry, but have original and exclusive parameters. Such a brick is called figured and various patterns can be laid out of it. For example, it will help you beautifully decorate the space near the door or windows, process corners, cornices or columns. It differs from a standard product in that the front side and sides have cuts at a certain angle.

If we talk about European countries, then there the red facing brick is produced in several other sizes and differs from the standard one that is produced in our country. Also among the Americans, these products differ in their dimensions. Therefore, when buying and ordering such material from abroad, these parameters must be taken into account. If the product is produced and bought from us, then it usually has a length of 25 cm, and a width and height of 12 and 6.5 cm in the standard version.

Hollow red brick is intended for the construction of structures and can be used for load-bearing walls or partitions. And also in some cases it is used for cladding. It is worth noting that the price of this material is quite high, and therefore it is rarely used as the main building material, more often it is used as a decorative one.

In addition, it can be used for the construction of fences, gazebos and other structures where the creation of a decorative part is required. The main purpose of this brick is to create an attractive appearance of the house. In order to further highlight the structure from the mass, you can use a mortar when laying, which differs in color from the brick.

Facing stone is a traditional material for exterior decoration of various buildings. Its natural color is provided by the material of manufacture. It can give your home a stylish look. When using this building material, the owner of the building does not need to care for the facade, since the brick does not require special care, painting or the application of additional protective compounds. The choice of such material makes it possible to provide a durable and high-quality finish.

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