Brick

Brick is one of the most affordable materials for the construction of private houses, outhouses, garages and exterior of buildings.The material is divided into several categories according to the type of application, material, dimensional parameters, the internal filling.Different species have different density, thermal conductivity and can be used in different temperature and atmospheric conditions.

Classification bricksthe material

Make bricks of quartz rock, or limestone screenings rakushnyaka, high quality clay.

lime brick

lime brick (GOST 379-79) is harvested from the quartz sand grains.The used raw materials is thoroughly cleaned, lime is added and a small amount of water (about 10% of add-ons).Production of the material is carried out under high pressure and provides a product with a low heat conductivity (0,38-0,70 W / m * K).Suitable for laying load-bearing walls or wall partitions (brand strength - M125 and M150).

Ceramic brick

Ceramic brick (GOST 7025-91) is made of sifted and purified clay.After the mixture and forming the preform relevant products sized firing is performed at a temperature of 1000 degrees.The finished material has a high frost resistance (25-75 cycles) and minimal water absorption (6-8%).Used for the construction of walls or trim (front).

Hyperpressed brick

Hyperpressed brick (GOST 6133-99) is made of limestone screenings and Portland cement.It consists of an elevated water purification.After molding material is performed pressing the prepared solution.And may have a smooth surface and have corrugated edges.It is used for cladding buildings, colors ranging from yellow to blue or purple.The frost resistance of about 200 cycles, water absorption - less than 6%.

Classification of bricks on the principle Molding bricks manufacturing

can be semi-dry or plastic .The first type involves the preform molding materials with a moisture content of less than 14% and harvested after firing forms.Plastic type allows you to work with the raw material, the humidity is equal to 15-21%.Production procedure involves several stages of compression.Suitable for solid and hollow (using vacuum systems) varieties.

Differences in size

In choosing the material necessary to consider its size.There is a division into three standard brick type:

• single (250x120x65 mm);
• Bastard (250x120x88 mm);
• double (250x120x138 mm).

They differ in height, so before buying the material needed to carry out an accurate count on the efficiency and convenience of a particular type of masonry.There are large-size (for example, the size 510x253x219 mm) Porous types used for fast and efficient cladding.

Differences filling brick

inner space of the brick can be solid or have openings.

Solid brick

Solid brick used for the construction of load-bearing walls, the presence of voids in the form of far less than 5%.It is a solid material having high strength.

Hollow brick

Hollow (presence of voids of 20 to 45%) has good heat preservation, but is applicable only for display walls or exterior building finishes.It can not be used for the installation of fireplaces or stoves.

brick types according to the characteristics of application

Building bricks

Building (or ordinary bricks according to GOST 530-2007) suitable for calculations of bearing walls.It may have minor surface irregularities, have chipped.With the construction of the structure of their presence does not affect the quality of masonry or subsequent strength of the wall.

Facing brick

Facing brick is applicable only for exterior decoration of buildings.It may have a standard orange-reddish or yellow tinge.There are shaped and textured facing bricks.

distinctive properties of the first is the unusual shape, the presence of the raised sections.It is used for calculations around window and door openings, allowing the structure to give a neat appearance.

Texture brick has a relief surface (small volume, ragged transitions on the plane).In the picture considerably its non-standard design.Used for wall covering, plinths.Before buying such a brick, be sure to explore the video on the specifics of its masonry and the rules of the blank solution.

unique species

brick Fireclay brick

There are special types of brick with unique characteristics.Fireclay brick (GOST 390-96) is made of fireclay grog.

applied masonry stoves and fireplaces, and is used for industrial purposes.Material transfers direct effects of fire and about 1600 degrees temperature.The porosity of about 8%, thermal conductivity - 0.6W / m * ° C.Frost resistance is equal to 25-50 cycles, brand firebrick - 75-250.It may be rectangular, wedge-arched, and other forms.

Clinker

Clinker (GOST 530-2012) is manufactured from special breeds of clay, having improved ductility.Stamps brick strength: 400-1000.The pressing process to minimize the porosity of the structure is achieved.Ready material minimally susceptible to external influences and moisture absorption (porosity - 5%, the thermal conductivity - 0.4-0.9 W / m * ° C).

The main application - lining the walls and ground floors, paving.In the opinion of the manufacturer, clinker bricks, manufactured in accordance with the norms, can last for over 100 years (frost resistance from 50 to 100 cycles).

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