What can be the dimensions of red brick, as well as its varieties
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Often, land owners are faced with the problem of construction. And the right choice of building material plays a big role in this matter. The most common in this sense is red brick, which is suitable for the construction of most different structures. What do you need to know to correctly calculate the amount of building material? Of course, these are the dimensions of the red brick, as well as the purpose of its various types. This is what we are going to look into now. And to begin with, it is worth clarifying general information on such material.
Ordinary full-bodied red brick - it is packaged on such pallets
There are several types of this building material, depending on the area of its application. He can be:
- Regular corpulent;
- Facing;
- Furnace;
- For the foundation.
If we talk about the methods and materials used in its manufacture, then they are fundamentally different. But still, there are similarities. For example, red solid brick, like all others, is ceramic, while white is silicate. The standard dimensions of an ordinary brick are 250 × 120 × 65 mm. As for the other varieties, we will talk about them a little lower.
Someone may say that the size information is superfluous, but this would be a big mistake. Indeed, during construction, these data are necessary for an accurate calculation of the material consumption for a particular structure.
First you need to understand that this building material, like any other product, must be checked upon purchase. Indeed, not only the beauty and aesthetics of the structure, but also the safety of those living in it or using it depend on its quality. In addition, both the convenience of work and the quality of the final result depend on the choice of the size and shape of the product. Here we will talk about the types of these materials now.
Red brick - dimensions and markings of this building material
In this section, we will consider in detail the sizes of certain types, and also try to understand which one is applicable for what and whether interchangeability of one type with another is possible. We have already mentioned the sizes of ordinary red bricks, but only superficially. Based on its popularity, it makes sense to dwell on this issue in more detail.
There are two ways to manufacture such products - this is the method of semi-dry and plastic formation. Let's try to consider each of them.
plastic forming method is as follows. Clay is prepared, stones are removed from it, after which it is steamed to the state of plasticine. Further, with the help of a special machine, it is cut into blanks, which are slightly larger than the dimensions of red brick, because. during the drying process, the material shrinks slightly. After that, the blanks are dried. At the same time, it is important to comply with the technology, otherwise the product will crack and will be unsuitable for construction. The last step is firing at high temperatures.
With semi-dry shaping moistened clay is ground into powder and rammed into molds, which are immediately sent to the kiln for firing. Thus, the drying process is eliminated.
Important information! When purchasing such a building material, you should pay attention to the absence or presence of cracks. If there are quite a lot of them, then the manufacturing technology was not followed. The color is also important. If it is too light, the product was not burned, and if it has a black tint, then it was burned. Both are unacceptable and it is not worth acquiring such a building material.
The marking, which is designated as M-100, M-125, M-150, M-200, M-250 or M-500, is also of great importance. To make it clearer, you need to clarify. The number after the letter "M" indicates the maximum pressure in kg / cm 2 that the building material can withstand. This means that the M-250, for example, can withstand a pressure of 250 kg / cm 2.
Dimensions of standard red brick and the difference in dimensions
It should be noted here that the manufacturer offers three subspecies of such material, both solid and hollow. It:
- Single, with a size of 250×120×65 mm;
- One and a half. Slightly wider than the previous version. Its dimensions are 250×120×88 mm;
- Double- the width of this brick is even larger, and is 250 × 120 × 138 mm.
There are other varieties, but in our country they are less in demand. This does not apply to figured facing products, which may not have a specific shape at all. The height of a red brick is always the same. This is done for the convenience of combining its types during construction, as well as facing.
Important advice! Despite the similar dimensions of a solid red brick and its hollow appearance, in no case should load-bearing walls be erected from the second one, on which the load will be carried out, because. it has less strength and is not designed for this.
Red facing brick - sizes, varieties and features
Here, attention should already be paid to smoother, sometimes even glazed walls (facets). Moreover, such material will not necessarily have the shape of a rectangle - it can also be figured. Although there is a kind of facing brick with "broken", as if torn edges.
The peculiarity of such a material is a structure that is more resistant to temperature extremes and weather phenomena. But it should be noted that this stability is inherent only to the outer faces. Its working surfaces(those on which the solution is applied) are not protected from this. That is why it is of great importance to refine and grout the joints with a solution at the end of the work.
Important information! If you sell cheap and purchase low-quality facing material, there is a possibility of chipping already in the second year of operation. That is why you should be especially careful when choosing it.
The sizes of facing bricks differ from full-bodied ones. They can be either single or half. Also on the building materials market there are products with a width of ¾. The rest of the dimensions of a single facing brick or other types are the same with a full-bodied variant.
Dimensions of kiln red brick and its features
A feature of this building material is its resistance to high temperatures. It is also distinguished by low thermal conductivity, which determines its characteristics, which are ideal for stoves and fireplaces.
As for the price of a red stove brick, its range is quite wide and ranges from 20 to 1000 rubles. for 1 piece but we will talk about comparing the cost of one or another type a little later. Now it is important to understand what material is best to choose for a home stove or fireplace. Particular attention should be paid to the brand - it should be designated as M-250 or even M-500.
Important! Although the cost increases with the increase in the brand of the product, it is not worth saving on this. After all, if you purchase a fairly cheap material of lower grades, you may encounter a situation in which you will have to shift the furnace in a few years, and this process is many times more complicated than installing a new one.
The sizes of kiln bricks can be of two types:
- 250×120×65- standard, identical with full-bodied;
- 250×85×65- a few already standard.
The size of the red brick for the foundation - the main differences
The dimensions of an ordinary red brick are the same as those of a full-bodied one and, in fact, they are identical. The only thing that can be said about their differences is that a solid brick can be both stove and facing, while an ordinary brick is used only for plinths, foundations and internal partitions in rooms. Also, its main difference is in strength and unpresentable appearance. That is why such masonry is subsequently closed with plaster, facing materials, etc.
The dimensions of the basement red brick rarely matter, but there is proximity to the standards. The fact is that it can be quite uneven, which determines its low cost.
And yet, for any work, a preliminary calculation of the amount of material required is necessary. In this case, you can either calculate this parameter yourself or use the program.