Industrial Concrete Blocks & Bricks

Bricks

Ensuring the right bricks are used for a particular project is very important. Bricks are not only durable providing good stability and security, but they are also versatile in their uses and cost-effective. The right façade to any building, how it looks and the feel you get from it is very dependent on the style of bricks that are used. With so many types to choose from, you do want to do your research before purchasing any in great quantity.

Brick Types

There are different types of materials that make bricks. Engineering bricks are impressively strong with low water resistance; facing bricks are used for external walls and are more aesthetic; while common bricks are used a lot in interiors. Reclaimed bricks are typically worn and used bricks, irregular in style; while concrete bricks are common for garden walls and other outside uses.

Helpful Hints for Choosing Bricks

Certain bricks lend a contemporary feel to a property or building, while others suggest charm and tradition. Smooth finish extruded or wire-cut bricks are good options to choose, while handmade bricks provide an open texture and creased face with a more bespoke look. Of course, the type of area you live in may impact on the types of bricks you choose, as you may be subject to specific planning requirements.

Bricks offer a variety of colours and textures, from light neutral tones to darker shades, helping create the look and feel of your building. Monotone, smooth bricks are popular for a contemporary look, while handmade style textures give a more traditional effect. Bricks are able to release and absorb moisture, regulating temperatures, heat and humidity inside structures and they are very strong and resistant. Bricks provide protection from fire and help insulate buildings not only maintaining temperatures but also sound. Bricks come in different sizes and shapes, whether you are looking for standard sized bricks or slimmer, higher ones. The type you choose depends on their use, whether it is to build an entire house, create a particular pattern or enhance an architectural detail for example.