Brick ШБ (refractory chamotte)

Brick ШБ is one of the types of refractory bricks. In the manufacture of this brick, only the highest quality raw materials are used. Namely, chamotte powder and fire-resistant clay. They are combined in the process of strong heating.

The most common area of ​​use for this brick is in the construction of stoves, fireplaces, etc. It is able to withstand exposure to high temperatures and not collapse under their influence. It also retains heat well, so even a long-extinguished stove or fireplace will radiate pleasant warmth.

Brick ШБ can be produced not only of rectangular shape, but also figured. This allows you to use it to decorate buildings under construction.

Depending on the shape and size, the following types of bricks are distinguished:

• SB - 5,
• SB - 6,
• SB - 8,
• SB - 22,
• SB - 23,
• SB - 44,
• SB - 45.

Another common type is brick SHA.

Brick ШБ has both advantages and disadvantages.

• excellent fire resistance
• withstands temperatures up to 1500 ° С (ordinary bricks barely reach 1000 ° С)
• heats up quickly, that is, it quickly gives off heat to the room, which is very important for stoves and fireplaces
• retains heat in itself for a long time, so a house built of such a brick cools down for a long time
• not afraid of temperature extremes, mold, mildew, precipitation, which significantly increases the service life
• this type of bricks can be given any color or shade of color, as well as different textures, which allows you to create a beautiful look for structures

• the high cost of bricks, which is a very significant disadvantage when choosing a material for construction
• the brick is very strong, which seems to be an advantage, but due to this it is impossible to cut it at home, and to cut it you need to buy expensive tools.

If for you the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, then we suggest that you opt for the SB brick.

It is great for building fireplaces and barbecues. You can even build with your own hands brick smokehouse.

And finally, it is worth telling how to choose a high-quality SB brick. Indeed, in the modern world, almost everything is faked. And in order not to get into a very unpleasant situation, adhere to the following rules:

• lightly knock on bricks and listen. A quality brick will make a subtle sound. But a dull sound indicates poor quality materials or violations in production technology
• review the provided samples carefully. They must be hard and durable, if there are chips or scuffs on the edges, this indicates insufficient strength
• the structure of the brick must be uniform
• if you find the thinnest transparent film on the surface of the brick, in no case buy such bricks, the film worsens contact with the solution, which can negatively affect the strength of the structure