What is the brick?
Often we know brick in its common form. A mass and a body with specific dimensions that are used in the construction of apartments, houses and various buildings. In our country, according to the ancient history and culture, the construction of this building material, which was previously known as clay, is very old. The base and main material for making clay is clay, which was used by putting it under pressure and under special conditions, by placing it in a sunny environment and drying it. Today, in addition to clay, bricks are made from a combination of minerals. Of course, many changes have been made in its manufacturing method. For example, to make bricks, they use a combination of clay with materials such as iron, silica, and aluminum, and after going through a process, they put it in a special furnace. The reason for this is the increase in resistance and its application.
What are the types of bricks?
Perhaps in your mind, considering the experience and looking at different buildings, brick does not have much variety. But it is good to know that, taking into account what was said, bricks are very diverse in terms of material, type of baking, use, etc., and they are divided into various categories. Today, various technical, architectural and engineering issues and the principles, laws and regulations codified for construction have caused the variety of bricks to increase more than before. Bricks can be divided into different categories according to their structure, application, raw materials and production methods. If we want to go into all these categories and varieties, the article is very long and detailed, and this amount of information may not be what you want.
This variety of bricks, plus the variety of colors and dimensions for each of them. . In some types of bricks, the type of arrangement is also effective and creates a different appearance. Generally, bricks are divided into the following categories in terms of structure. We draw your attention to the infographic photo of types of bricks.
Refractory brick
Refractory bricks are produced from the combination of refractory soil and minerals such as silicon dioxide, magnesium dioxide, aluminum oxide and small amounts of titanium. The method of baking firebricks is at a high temperature and in a way that causes a chemical reaction and makes firebricks very durable and strong; Of course, this reaction makes this type of brick more resistant to temperature and water. Refractory bricks are used to make furnaces, chimneys, pizza ovens, brick barbecues, fireplaces, building facades, furnace insulation, etc. Firebrick is also produced in many different colors.
Brick
The widely used and beautiful variety of brick is introduced under the name of Ajr Nama. Façade bricks are mostly used for the exterior or exterior of the building, which is effective in beautifying and highlighting the facade of the building or apartment. The main materials for the construction and production of facing bricks are clay, shale, refractory and mineral materials, and they are produced in such a way that they are resistant to different weather conditions. The dimensions of this brick model are based on its production method, which is cut into small pieces. Façade bricks are less resistant to loads than bricks used in the construction of walls, but they have good resistance to environmental factors and humidity.
Kazakh brick
One of the most used bricks in Iran's construction industry is Kazakh brick. Kazakh brick is prepared and produced from clay, and the most cases of its use are in the exterior of the building, which gives a classic and old appearance to the facade of the building. Because of the traditional effect it gives to the building, it is also called traditional brick, which dates back to more than 1000 years ago. This brick is produced in various dimensions such as 5.5 x 20, 10 x 10, 20 x 20, etc. cm and in attractive colors such as golden or onion skin, red or ochre, yellow and pea.
Engineering bricks (lefon)
Lefton or engineering brick is known by different names in Iran; The name "engineering brick" is less common and the more common names of this type of brick are lefton brick, perforated brick, machine brick and avalanche brick. The name of this brick is because of the holes on its surface. The dimensions and colors of Lefton brick are limited and divided into 3-sided and 4-sided categories, and the most common use of Lefton brick is in wall covering.
Decorative brick (antique)
Decorative brick has different names similar to Lefton brick. This brick model is also known as antique brick and Dutch brick. Due to the presence of polymer and nano materials used in their structure, decorative bricks prevent the formation of fungi and bacteria on its surface and have high thermal resistance and a wide range of colors. Among the other attractive and distinctive features of antique or Dutch brick, we can mention its light weight, durability and long life. Antique brick is mostly used in wall covering and interior facades.
Pushing brick
The most common and perhaps the most well-known type of brick is pressed brick; Pressed brick has various names such as brickwork or welded brick. If you have a building under construction or demolition near you, chances are you've seen this type of brick. Welded brick is one of the oldest models of brick, which is also very old and is mostly used for the foundation of buildings. However, another of its uses is for walling around various wells, building load-bearing walls, arch, brick blades, and sometimes in cut form. Cored bricks are used as building facade bricks and are usually produced in yellow or pea colors.
Claim brick
Clay brick, written in English as Clay Facade Brick, is also known as school brick or mosque brick. This brick is based on clay, which is sometimes used in the facade of the building. All kinds of clay facing bricks with red and yellow colors are produced and sold in plate, straw and shutter designs or 3 centimeters, the most important technical characteristics of which are the same color outside and inside the brick, thermal insulation, high resistance, extremely reasonable price, etc. . Is.
Ceiling pottery brick (blade)
One of the most used materials in construction is clay brick. Clay brick is most widely used in the interior and roof of the building and it is produced in various sizes, but the color of clay brick is limited to only two colors, red and yellow. The types of clay bricks are also divided into roof, block, wall and foam. The quality and dimensions of clay bricks are very diverse.