Did you know that there are several different types of bricks used in construction? Our building company has worked on countless building sites across the Bury, Salford and Worsley areas, and we have built up an extensive knowledge of building materials and techniques. On this page, the team at Brunsdens Ltd will be describing three of the most essential brick types that everyone interested in construction should know.
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The most common types of bricks that we will be discussing on this page include:
These bricks are the kind that you see on homes across the country. They are specifically made to be aesthetically pleasing, with a rich red hue, authentic textures and a pleasing variation of tones. As with most bricks, they are formed from clay and baked at a high temperature to render them strong and weather-resistant.
Often made to match old brickwork, these bricks are used for any walls or structures that face outwards, hence the name. Our building company offers a range of services across Bury, Salford and Worsley that incorporate this material.
While facing bricks are made with aesthetics in mind, common bricks are purely functional. Made from a basic clay mix and manufactured in large batches, their colour varies, making them too inconsistent for traditional brickwork aesthetics. You can find common bricks in internal walls and shared walls within buildings. These bricks are frequently covered by rendering for a more attractive finish.
Rest assured, our building contractors always leave an attractive finish, tailored to your interior design preferences.
Engineering bricks are the strongest kind of brick and are often used for civil engineering projects, foundations and underground construction. As they are used in a subterranean capacity, they are built to be resistant to water damage, as well as chemical corrosion and extreme temperatures. While most bricks are red in colour, engineering bricks differ in that they are blue.
They come in Class A and Class B varieties depending on their compressive strength and rate of water absorption. Talk with our building company today to learn more about our services in Bury, Salford, Worsley and the surrounding areas.
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