Brick is a stone of artificial origin, having the right shape, related to building materials. It is fireproof, durable and durable, it is often used in the construction of country houses, fences and various outbuildings. The thickness of the brick wall can be different, it all depends on what type of material you put the wall: single, one and a half or double. The most common are ceramic and silicate bricks.
Ceramic bricks are most often used for laying foundations, building partitions, load-bearing walls, single and multi-story buildings. They are filled with voids in concrete-monolithic structures. Ceramic bricks are also used for laying household and industrial stoves. Facing ceramic brick has such advantages as reliability, excellent appearance, impressive thickness. Brick walls have a different texture and a wide variety of colors. It is used not only for the construction of new buildings, but also for restoration work. In addition, it is also used for interior design.
Ceramic brick has the following advantages:
Durability and high frost resistance.
Soundproof properties.
Environmental friendliness (it is made from clay, which is a natural raw material that does not emit harmful substances during operation).
If you want to have good sound insulation, the thickness of the brick wall should be appropriate. It is necessary to use a double brick when laying out.
The disadvantages of ceramic brick include:
High price category.
When laying walls from this material, additional costs are assumed for a quality solution.
In order for the facing brick wall to have the same color, you have to buy all the material at once.
Silicate brick is made from water, airy lime and silica sand. It is treated at high pressure with saturated steam at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius. If ceramic is painted with a mixture of various kinds of clay, then silicate brick can be painted only with the help of special means that are of artificial origin. The advantages of silicate brick include the following:
Excellent soundproofing.
Greater density (compared to ceramic bricks).
Durability and profitability.
A wide range of colors and textures.
One of the disadvantages of silicate brick is its low water resistance. This building material is not recommended for use in the construction of the foundation, which will be exposed to constant water. Also, do not use silicate brick for chimneys and stoves, since it does not withstand high temperatures.
As already mentioned above, the wall thickness is determined by a single, one and a half and double brick . Not only warm and absorbing noise can be built from bricks, but also a beautifully designed house, which for many years will delight its owners.