Brick today remains one of the most popular building materials. Such ceramic stone is used not only for the erection of walls and foundations of various kinds of structures, but also for cladding their enclosing structures.
Of course, the highest quality brick with even geometry and strong should be used in construction. When choosing a material of this type, among other things, it is imperative to pay attention to the brand of the manufacturer. For example, masonry and facing brick "Braer" is very popular among builders. Reviews about this material from consumers are only good.
Manufacturer
The ceramic material of this brand is produced by the domestic group of companies Braer. The head office of this manufacturer is registered in Moscow. But at the same time, the company's plant itself was built in the Tula region near the Obidimskoye field.
The brick of this manufacturer earned good reviews from consumers, including due to the fact that the highest quality material is used for its production. Clay lies in the Obidimskoye deposit, which is simply perfect for brick production . According to experts, not only durable masonry can be made from this material, but also the most even and attractively facing brick. "Braer", as many builders believe, delivers truly high-quality products to the market.
The Braer factory was built at the beginning of the century in record time. Currently, its capacity is 140 million pieces of brick per year. The length of the stone kiln at this enterprise is 204 m. This manufacturer supplies his brick not only to the domestic market, but also abroad.
What types of products are produced
There are good reviews about the Braer brick from the builders, thanks to, among other things, the fact that this material has very pleasant, completely natural colors. At the moment, various organizations specializing in the construction of buildings and structures, as well as private traders, have the opportunity to purchase facing material from this manufacturer:
- red;
- brown;
- Bordeaux;
- "Oak bark";
- Muscat Terra;
- "Gloss".
In addition, there is a very original Braer brick on sale - Bavarian Masonry. Reviews from builders and owners of country houses, this variety has received particularly good. Lining made of this material looks like old masonry.
If desired, consumers can buy a stone of this brand:
- single face;
- facing euro 0.7 NF.
The company also supplies the market with a budget version of 0.9 NF material. In addition to facing, this manufacturer also sells building bricks. Organizations and individuals have the opportunity to purchase crevice masonry material of this brand. Such a stone also earned good reviews from builders.
In addition to bricks, Braer also manufactures masonry mortars, paving slabs and curbs. Also, consumers have the opportunity to purchase ceramic masonry blocks of this brand.
Material scope
The Braer product range is thus quite wide. But the most demanded material from this manufacturer is still facing brick. The stone of this variety is popular among builders of almost all regions of Russia. Houses made of brick "Braer" of the front, despite the fact that it is inexpensive, of course, are not built often. For this, in most cases, ceramic blocks of the manufacturer or slit stone are used. Apply the Braer facing material, of course, mainly only for finishing work.
Such material can be used for wall lining indoors. Similarly, decorative brick is used in residential buildings, for example, decorated in the loft style. Very often, this type of material is also used for cladding building facades. The houses, lined with front brick, no matter what material they were built, look solid and presentable.
Quite often, builders use the decorative stone "Braer" for the construction of fences. Such structures also look rich and spectacular.
Specifications
Requirements for facing stone private developers and organizations make, of course, increased. Such a brick should first of all have an even geometry and a pleasant coloring. The material from Braer looks, according to consumers, as already mentioned, really very impressive. Bricks are neat and beautiful. In terms of colors of too much assortment to consumers, as you can see, the company does not offer. But the marketed options for the material of this brand allow you to make a fairly presentable and beautiful cladding of walling.
The color of the stone from this manufacturer is harmonious, natural and, judging by the reviews, pleasant to the eyes. A photo of the Braer brick and masonry from it are presented on the page. As you can see, the finish of this material looks really very attractive.
In terms of strength, Braer bricks are also considered by builders to be quality products. According to this indicator, the facing stone "Braer" belongs to the M150 brand. That is, in terms of strength, it is comparable to conventional building ceramic material used for laying not only walls, but also foundations.
The Braer brick has also earned excellent reviews from consumers because it can be used to decorate building facades and erect fences in the coldest regions of our country. The frost resistance of this material is 100 cycles. The undoubted advantages of the front brick of this brand include the fact that it is immune to moisture. The coefficient of its water absorption is only 8-9%.
Brick sizes
For ease of use and the possibility of saving when facing various kinds of building structures, the Braer company supplies decorative materials of various sizes to the market. If desired, individuals or construction organizations can purchase face brick from this manufacturer:
- narrow - 250x85x60 mm;
- standard - 250x120x60 mm;
- one and a half - 250x120x88 mm.
Reviews of builders on the brick "Braer"
According to the technical characteristics, the stone from this manufacturer can thus be compared with similar products from the best European companies. But what do professionals and private developers think about this material? Is he really good in practice?
Reviews about the brick "Braer" on the Web from developers are only excellent. The advantages of this material are, first of all, of course, by its pleasant appearance. Regarding the color and geometry of these bricks, consumers have absolutely no complaints. To make facing using this material, as builders note, is very easy. The masonry is obtained as smooth and accurate as possible.
Sometimes on the bricks from this manufacturer defects can be noticeable - scuffs, chips, etc. However, many builders note that the amount of scrap in the material supplied to these manufacturers never exceeds 5% established by GOST.
By the unconditional advantages of the brick of this brand, consumers include its low cost. Facing facades made of this stone is usually inexpensive. The price of similar materials from other manufacturers, including those inferior to Braer in quality, is conceivable higher.
There are practically no negative reviews about the products of this manufacturer on the Web. But there are still some drawbacks to this material, as builders note. Made in compliance with GOST standards, the material of this brand is really distinguished by excellent quality. But the Braer factory sometimes also sells rejects. Of course, such a brick is cheaper. But some unscrupulous dealers may issue such material as manufactured in accordance with GOST and sell at the appropriate price. Therefore, when choosing Bavarian brick "Braer", red, brown and any other, experienced builders advise buyers to take a closer look.
Consumers also consider a certain drawback of the assortment a small minus of the material of this brand. The factory supplies not so many brick colors to the market. In addition, sometimes it is not possible to acquire even material that has already won the acclaim of consumers. For example, the “Braer” brick “Oak Bark” for the summer of 2018 is no longer in the company's catalog. Builders can only purchase material left in inventory from suppliers. The same applies to the sand-colored facing stone that many people love.
Brick composition
The Braer company extracts the material for the production of facing stone mainly at the Obidimskoye deposit located near the plant. Environmentally friendly brick loams of the highest quality lie here. They do not have inclusions of stones and chalk, and sand contains no more than 20-30% and at least 15%.
Special ingredients are added to the clay mass for brick production at the Braer factory, which significantly increase its strength, frost and moisture resistance. In this case, the company does not use any dyes in the manufacture of the facing material. The shade of the stone of this brand depends on the color used for the production of clay and the degree of firing.
One of the varieties of facing brick "Braer" - "Bavarian stone" - is made at the factory by special technology. Such material is fired with a lack of oxygen. The result is an unusually spectacular brick of the original natural colors.
Finishing Features
They wall the walls using Braer bricks using standard technology. For bundles with facades when using this material, metal mesh, anchors, wire can be used. Masonry with the Braer stone is carried out in such a way that there are at least 4 reinforcing points per 1 m 2 .
For facing facades with this material, a cement-sand mortar with the addition of plasticizers is used. The composition is kneading as flexible as possible. Using such a solution, laying will subsequently be easier. Accordingly, the lining itself will turn out as neat as possible.
Wall decoration using decorative bricks is allowed only in dry weather. Otherwise, the design will subsequently be fragile. The outdoor temperature during masonry should not be less than +5 ° C. Before proceeding with the erection of brick cladding, dirt, dust and fungus, if any, should be removed from the building facades.
Actually, when laying walls, the masonry itself must be carried out exclusively in one direction. Otherwise, the finish will be sloppy. This should be done using red, brown, Bavarian masonry and any other for cladding Brauer brick.
Tools and materials
Facing the walls with decorative stone, including from the Braer company, is technologically quite complicated. Doing it yourself is only necessary if you have at least a little experience in building brick structures. In any case, the materials and tools for decorating the building facades with facing stone will need the following:
- mortar shovel;
- trowel;
- concave stitching;
- building level;
- plumb.
Also, for wall cladding with brick, you will need to prepare a tape measure, cord and a construction square.
Cladding base
The weight of the facing brick "Braer", like any other, is significant. And therefore, masonry from it should be performed on a reliable foundation. Usually, the first row of such bricks is laid on the foundation of the house, slightly expanded previously using metal corners. However, this technology of arranging the base for decorative cladding can not always be used.
According to the norms of SNiP, front bricks should protrude beyond the existing foundation in the horizontal plane by no more than a third. If the base of the house is thinner, it will have to be expanded beforehand using concrete mortar. To do this, excavate a pit along the perimeter of the building to the depth of the foundation. Next, a concrete strip is erected, connecting it with the base of the house with reinforcement and anchors.
Masonry technology
It is possible to clad the walls using the Braer brick using any known technology. The masonry of such a material can be plain or with a pattern. In the latter case, several types of bricks of this brand in color are used for decoration. Of course, masonry using such material is performed with dressing of the seams.
In order for the finish to be as neat as possible, when installing a brick, you must follow these rules:
- the first row is laid out on dry for alignment;
- further work is carried out on an approximate cord-mooring;
- in order for all the seams in the masonry to have the same depth, use a metal rod;
- the bed is spread on four bricks.
Vertical joints in decorative masonry made using the Braer material should have a thickness of about 0.8 cm, horizontal - 1.5 cm. When masonry, it is necessary to ensure that pieces of the mortar do not fall on already installed bricks. It will be extremely difficult to wipe the cement mixture with decorative material in the future. Even if the solution is removed immediately, the stains will still remain noticeable.
Using this technology, any Braer brick is laid - Bavarian masonry, Oak bark, Muscat, etc. It is not necessary to place a stone of this brand in any special way to finish the walls to get a beautiful surface. Bricks are laid alternately in the usual manner with dressing.
Some useful tips
There are good reviews about the Braer facing brick as masonry material on the Web. Finishing facades or erecting fences with its use, according to builders, is easy. But still, working with such a brick, like with any other decorative, you need to be as careful as possible. Experienced builders recommend that beginners, when performing facade cladding with such decorative bricks, among other things, adhere to the following rules:
- Before proceeding with the masonry, the bricks should be soaked for some time in water;
- in the process of doing work, you need to constantly monitor the evenness of the masonry.
Soaked bricks will not subsequently “draw” water from the solution. Accordingly, the seams will be more durable. To control the evenness of the constructed surface using the level, breaks should be made every 20 minutes.
At the final stage, the finished brick cladding is usually passed with a special acid solution to clean the pores from dirt. Masonry seams, if they turned out not too neat, experienced builders are advised to additionally process with decorative plaster.