In the modern world, there are many building materials that are used to build structures of various complexity. Nevertheless, most often during the construction of domestic buildings, the well -known and time -tested brick is used. Nevertheless, many people think that brick is a universal material, at a time when a ceramic and silicate brick can be found on sale.
Thus, many people have no idea how these types of bricks differ from each other, and by acquiring at random, often receive structures that have not at all the qualitative characteristics that were supposed at first.
When to buy brick?
In the process of production of ceramic bricks, a prepared mixture of clay is formed in special forms, and then burned at very high temperatures (1300 degrees). At the same time, the finished product acquires a specific brown-red color, as well as a special solid structure that allows the constructed building to gain high indicators of frost resistance, moisture resistance, as well as durability. In addition, the quality of ceramic brick can be found by looking at the marking that determines the level of frost resistance and strength of such a material.
When is it better to purchase silicate brick?
Silicate brick is made not from clay, but from quartz sand with air lime (9: 1). Such material is less durable, and also does not tolerate the effects of heat and moisture. It is noteworthy that such a brick is much cheaper than ceramic, however, it is never used to create foundations, furnaces and structures that are under serious pressure. Most often it is used only for the construction of walls of low -rise buildings and fencing structures.