Brick is one of the most popular materials, since without it it is impossible to erect 99% of structures. To fully satisfy the needs of the construction market, several types of brick products are produced, designed to solve various problems. One of them is a zabutovy brick. How does it differ from similar products of other types, for what purposes is it intended and what are its features? About it further.
Product Features
Red brick is a
ceramic stone of red color, which has various drawbacks in appearance. These are:
- heterogeneity of texture and color;
- slanting sides;
- roughness;
- chipped.
Because of this, the material is not used for the construction of external walls or, if it is nevertheless used, is subjected to subsequent decoration, decoration, and lining. But the unattractive appearance is not a special flaw - due to this drawback, the cost of the products of the out-of-town look is much cheaper, which very often is a decisive factor when choosing building materials.
There are two types of ceramic backing stone, each of which has its own characteristics.
Hollow
The voids inside the products can occupy up to 40-46% of the volume of products. Hollow ceramics due to the small bearing strength is not used for the construction of load-bearing structures. But it is indispensable in the case when the construction of private houses and other low-rise structures is carried out. Hollow ceramics are used for the construction of partitions, walls. Each product weighs from 3 to 4 kg.
Advantages of ceramic hollow stone:
- High thermal insulation performance.
- The ability to significantly reduce the load on the base.
- Low moisture absorption.
Corpulent
Voids in corpulent products occupy no more than 13% of the volume. Because of this, a solid brick is characterized by high thermal conductivity, therefore, structures from it need additional thermal insulation.
Although corpulent ceramics weigh more than hollow ceramics, they surpass them in strength, therefore, they are used in the construction of load-bearing elements, foundations, socles of other types of similar structures.
A solid brick has the following characteristics:
- High frost resistance.
- Excellent compressive strength.
- The ability to withstand any load.
Specifications
The manufactured products have various shapes and textures. In addition, cladding brick is available in various colors - this indicator does not have any effect on the strength of the product and depends on what shade of clay was used in the manufacture.
The material has excellent characteristics that distinguish it from similar products of other types. These are:
- Ecological purity - products are made from natural materials without the addition of harmful or toxic components.
- Great density.
- Long-term appearance, regardless of any weather conditions.
- Excellent resistance to aggressive environmental influences.
Scope of application
Although the appearance of brick products of this type is far from ideal, it is absolutely not important, since the material is intended to create a solid foundation, which is subsequently revetted. Moreover, the presence of a relief pattern allows for excellent adhesion of the surface of the products to concrete, as a result of which the masonry is of high quality and reliable.
Clay brick is used very widely for all types of external work, including during construction:
- Column
- Vaults.
- Foundations.
- Bearing walls.
Product labeling
So that you can choose the right brick for the construction of buildings of different floors, the products are marked. The designation informs on a pressure indicator on 1 sq. m, which the built walls can withstand. For example, the M100 marking reports: for each square meter, there should be no more than 100 kg of load.
Several grades of ceramic cladding stone are produced:
- M100. The most affordable material, therefore, is most often used in the construction of private cottages and houses.
- M125. Designed for the construction of cottages and low buildings. In terms of reliability and strength indicators it surpasses the similar material M100.
- M150. The most popular products, which also have high strength.
In other words, the more floors you need to build, the greater the mark of ceramic ceramic stone must be.
According to GOST No. 530-2007, the size of the cladding brick is as follows:
- Double products - 25 x 12 x 14 cm.
- One and a half - 25 x 12 x 8.8 cm.
- Single - 25 x 12 x 6.5 cm.
The price for a clad brick depends on several characteristics - size, brand, type. For example (cost is indicated apiece):
- Hollow one and a half products cost about 9.5 rubles.
- The price of full-bodied M125 products is about 7.3 rubles.
- The price of a single brick M100 is about 5.5 rubles.