Brick began to be used as facing in the 19th century, after the improvement of manufacturing techniques and the emergence of materials with an attractive appearance. Soon it became widespread, and brick walls with weaving ivy became a characteristic feature of European countries of that time.
Application
Brown brick is used to create external wall structures, fences, chimneys and is one of the varieties of the ceramic version. Among the characteristic features are the original appearance and smooth front edges, which allows it to be used for facade decoration.
The material has good performance, and in addition to the properties of a standard ceramic counterpart, it is frost-resistant and of high quality. Also, its use allows you to reduce financial costs for finishing due to an attractive look.
Features
Colored bricks are produced using a technology that pays great attention to the design of externalfacets to obtain uniformity in both shade and geometric structure. When buying a large amount of material, it is worth paying attention to comparing batches, as there is a possibility of color differences.
Brown brick is actively used as a cladding in the design of private and industrial facilities. Its use is not limited to this area, so it can be found in the interior, where it allows you to complement the overall composition in an original way. Also, we should not forget about the convenience for the construction of fences and other elements of the landscape.
Varieties
Brown facing brick, in addition to the external addition of objects, has protection functions. For many years, it does not lose its appearance, while being more common as a cladding one, it is similar in its characteristics to a conventional building one. Therefore, it is an excellent method of thermal insulation and protection from the negative effects of the external environment for any buildings.
Production technologies affect the properties of the material, in connection with this, the following types are distinguished:
- ceramic;
- pressed;
- clinker;
- silicate.
Execution options
Brick can have a rounded and rectangular shape with a smooth or corrugated surface. Perhaps the presence of a pattern and formation on a solid and hollow basis. In addition to brown, there is an extensive range of shades, while the material is made in various overall dimensions.parameters. The average cost of a brick is 20 rubles per piece. The single and one and a half received the greatest distribution.
In addition to the most demanded facade smooth, for each type of finish a different material is used, having any configuration - from curly to wedge-shaped. It is also possible to perform with beveled and even corners. The scope of the material has become more extensive with the increase in the product range, so with its use, parts of internal wall structures, arches, fireplaces and external parts of the building are made out. The most widely used brick is brown, made using hyperpressing technology. The raw material base consists of limestone and cement mixture, and then it is compressed under high pressure.
Dignity
The use of this material is noted in all areas of construction, due to the many positive characteristics that it receives due to specialized manufacturing technology. It gives the house not only beauty, but also reliability. Other benefits worth noting include:
- Multifunctionality of application (exterior and interior decoration of objects).
- The ability to remove harmful compounds. This ability is based on the presence of a characteristic that allows the removal of harmful compounds that enter the building from the external environment. Colored bricks clean themselves when exposed to rainwater.
- A wide variety of colors and textures. Extensivethe range of material allows you to recreate elements of old houses that have been damaged over time and realize the most non-standard ideas in reality.
- Frost resistance. It is possible to use in any climatic conditions, including northern ones, since brown brick is not affected by temperature changes and their critical values.
- Stability and reliability. The brown brick house, due to its light weight and strength, is resistant to external negative influences.
In addition to the construction of new facilities, it is used during restoration, as well as when laying wall structures, house foundations, fences of various types.
Flaws
Despite the high cost of brick, it is a common material that allows you to give a complete and attractive look to any building. With many advantages, there were some negative sides:
- For the formation of a homogeneous coating of the facade, the use of one batch of bricks is required, otherwise there may be a mismatch in shades.
- There are many uses for both interior and exterior design, but due to the high cost, not everyone can afford this material.
- It is necessary to use European bricks during the laying process to prevent marriage, as the domestic counterpart is not yet of high quality.
