Dimensions and types of facing bricks

Modern construction involves the use of not only materials for the construction of walls, but also facing piece products. At the same time, the material of the house does not matter: wood, brick, foam, gas blocks, panel panels. Finishing is carried out by means of a special facing bar, which can have standard and non-standard sizes, regulated by GOST.

Dimensions of finishing bricks

The facing product of a piece nature can be single, one and a half, double, full-bodied, hollow, and the dimensions and weight depend on the characteristics of the material and the application of the product. Wall panels, overlaid with bars, not only get a more aesthetic appearance, but also by increasing the thickness of the building, increase its energy-efficient qualities.

Important! The classic standard, approved by GOST, allows the use of ordinary ceramic red bricks.

A variety of types of cladding allows you to decorate buildings with elements that imitate natural materials. In addition, the silicate product may be "aged" to have chips, cracks, which are always present in the pattern of natural stone. This finish looks perfect on buildings of different heights and, with the right selection, creates an individual style of the object.

The product range includes white silicate, a smooth hollow bar, tint products, for the manufacture of which a persistent natural pigment is used that does not collapse under the influence of time. Therefore, the front brick remains evenly painted for a long time and does not lose aesthetics throughout the entire life of the building.

Important! Dimensional dimensions of all products are standards and regulated by GOST. Regardless of the manufacturer and raw materials, each batch must have certificates of conformity.

Brick dimensional stability, as well as thermal conductivity, are the main characteristics that are important for finishing work. In the presence of a product of different sizes, it is difficult to obtain a high-quality finish, while uniform standards ensure ease of laying out and ease of use of products.

The aspect ratio of the bar is strictly proportional, the dependence is determined by the formula: 1:1/2:1/4:1, where the first designation is the length, the second is the width, the third is the thickness. One-and-a-half, single, double or standard facing bricks - the production of products must always comply with this formula, only in this way is the high quality of a piece element determined. The most popular material is single or standard facing brick with dimensions: height 65 mm, width 120 mm, length 250 mm. Further parameters of the bars are as follows:

• One and a half facing brick 250*120*88 mm;
• Double 250*120*138mm.

In accordance with the wishes of the customer, other formats are also offered, but they are also stipulated by GOST. So, the size of 0.7 NF has sides 250 * 85 * 65 mm. Lighter in weight, but retaining high thermal conductivity, the material reduces the load on the foundation, therefore it is most often used for restoration work at historical heritage sites.

The hyperpressed product is offered to the attention of buyers. This is a facing material, the technical characteristics of which are very high. The product is produced by a method without firing, it is full-bodied smooth and, in addition to standard dimensions (250 * 120 * 65), it can also have the following:

• 250*60*65mm;
• 250*90*65 mm.

Manual type production, in which ceramic products are made, allows dimensions of 188 * 88 * 65 mm and weight up to 6 kg.

Important! Manufacturers offer the perfect yellow facing brick with dimensions of 250 * 85 * 65 mm. This is a material called one and a half, the thermal conductivity of which is incredibly high. Other things being equal, a width of 85 mm allows one finishing brick to replace the masonry of 2-3 standard full-bodied bars. At the same time, the wall remains standardly thin, and the high water-repellent and strength characteristics of the one-and-a-half cladding with dimensions of 250 * 85 * 65 only complement the positive qualities of the brick. And no less important, such non-standard material is much cheaper than any other facing products.

The standardization of the size range is due to many reasons. For example, the layout technology using dressings has experimentally confirmed that it is these dimensions that make the wall the strongest. In addition, dimensional gradations and a weight load of no more than 3.2-5 kg ​​allows the bricklayer to spend less energy on laying out wall panels. Well, for a developer who remembers at least the size range of a standard brick, it is easy to calculate the required amount of piece product per m2 of wall and calculate the required batch for building a house.

Types of facing bricks

Depending on the size and type of products, the scope of bricks is determined. Finishing material is:

• Clinker;
• Ceramic;
• Silicate;
• Hyperpressed.

Possesses high rates of frost resistance, durability, sound insulation and density. Thanks to the latest quality, the thermal conductivity of the element is ideal for creating a comfortable indoor climate. The dense structure of artificial stone allows you to maintain an ideal appearance for a long time and withstand point mechanical loads. Refractory clay is used for production, so the scope of the elements is wide: arches, curly structures, poles, paving roads, restoration work, and so on. A wide selection of textures and shades only adds to the advantages of the product, however, the price of a brick is high, so they use it exclusively for facing work, although this brick is ideal as the main material for construction.

Ceramic facing brick is a highly environmentally friendly product. In production, the main raw material is clay, so the bricks are "breathable", and the thermal conductivity remains high. Additions to the idea of ​​tint components affect the appearance of the material. The advantages are complemented by high strength, fire resistance, resistance to the effects of an external aggressive environment. At the same time, the brick does not require complex maintenance and is resistant to mechanical damage.

Silicate - brick which is immediately visible. A huge color spectrum allows you to distinguish this product among similar ones. However, when using a piece bar, it is worth remembering that it tends to absorb water, so the use in places of contact with moisture, silicates are not laid out. Also, silicate products are unacceptable for laying in stoves, fireplaces, pipes - exceeding the temperature regime of +550 C will lead to the destruction of the entire structure. And the large weight of the elements requires strengthening the foundation, if the choice is determined in favor of the silicate finish.

Advice! Today you can buy a hollow facing silicate brick, the thermal conductivity of which is high, and the weight is significantly reduced.

Hyper pressed brick- a new product manufactured by semi-dry pressing. During the production process, the raw material is granulated and mixed with cement, which makes it possible to achieve the ideal strength of the final product, as well as to obtain a spectacular shade. The color solution is determined by the iron oxides that are part of the raw material, and the practical qualities are guaranteed by pressing blanks under high pressure. Dimensional gradation is standard (250 * 120 * 65), the weight is the same as that of ordinary silicate - 4 kg. All other technical characteristics are similar to silicate bricks, however, the cladding has one advantage - it is a fairly cheap material.

Availability is achieved by the absence of complex "wet" production processes and the possibility of using slag emissions, which in no way affect the final quality of products, but significantly reduce the cost of the process of manufacturing batches of a piece product. The use of hyper-pressed brick requires mandatory waterproofing of the structure.

Which lining is better

Despite the physical and mechanical diversity of products, the technical characteristics must remain at a high level. Therefore, when determining the material for finishing buildings, one should rely on the qualities shown earlier. By sorting by type, you can determine the best indicators:

• Frost resistance, strength, resistance to water will be better with clinker bricks, followed by hyper-pressed then ceramics. Silicates are in last place.
• Thermal conductivity is better in ceramics, then clinkers, and then silicates and hyperpressed.
• The weight load on the foundation is the least for ceramic bricks, as for hyper-pressed bricks, this is a heavy material and can only be used if there is a very strong foundation for the building.

When choosing a facing brick, it is worth considering not only the dimensions, but also the scope of the products, their practical characteristics and workability. For example, a large-format non-standard brick will allow you to cope with the cladding faster, but a yellow finishing material with a width of 85 mm guarantees the aesthetics and thoroughness of the work performed. In addition, the price of the batches matters, but it all depends on the preferences and wishes of the customer.