Brick sizes

To build a house, it is impossible to do without bricks. It began to be used decades ago. During this time, many types of this material appeared, the dimensions of which were standardized. The choice of standard sizes of facing bricks takes into account building experience, material production technology.

The sizes of imported bricks differ from Russian ones. In our country, there is a special GOST that sets certain parameters.

Varieties and brands

Different bricks are used for different areas of construction. It is divided into several groups, which differ in their technological characteristics, as well as in the material of manufacture.

Zabutovochny

The basis of the ceramic backing product is ordinary clay. Material processing is carried out by semi-dry pressing. This type of brick received a second name - ordinary. It is characterized by high strength and low cost.

Ceramic backing products have several positive qualities:

• strength;
• fire safety;
• frost resistance;
• long period of operation.

These products differ in their shape:

• corpulent;
• hollow.

There are no voids in a solid ordinary brick, only 13% of the total volume falls. The material has a high thermal conductivity.

During the construction of a residential building from such bricks, special masonry mortars are prepared, and additional insulation is laid.

"Loaf"

It differs in its appearance, on which the formation of various defects occurred:

• rough surface;
• chips;
• oblique edges.

Thanks to the relief pattern, the "loaf" perfectly adheres to concrete.

The main advantages of this type of brick are:

• high density;
• not afraid of mechanical influences;
• meets modern environmental requirements;
• does not lose its properties during temperature changes.

Hollow

Among the many advantages of such a brick, the following stand out:

• the value of thermal conductivity is much less than a similar solid block;
• creates excellent sound insulation;
• low density;
• small mass;
• economy.

Burnt

The current GOST does not recommend the use of burnt brick during construction, since its heat treatment was done incorrectly. In principle, burnt material can be called marriage. Such a brick is distinguished by its melted appearance, dark shade, violation of geometry. The product has a high density, perfectly conducts heat.

Since the technology was violated during its manufacture, the material is fragile and with a short service life. He is afraid of moisture, unstable at sub-zero temperatures.

M100

One square centimeter of this material freely withstands a pressure of 100 kg. The density of a brick is directly dependent on the material of manufacture.

Brick has several subgroups:

• ceramic;
• one and a half;
• hyperpressed;
• single;
• full-bodied;
• hollow.

M150

The block maintains pressure of 150 kg. The material is used for the construction of any buildings.

Basically, residential and utility rooms are built from it.

ShB-5

Refractory brick that was developed for the construction of structures where there is a constantly high temperature (for example, a furnace).

For individual construction, they mainly use direct SB. From it spread the casing of furnaces, in which the temperature can exceed 1400 degrees.

Technical characteristics of the product comply with the requirements of GOST 390 - 96.

1-NF

This is a single brick having a standard format. The material is available in different strengths. Popular brands of this variety include M100 and M200.

Thickened

The material differs from analogues in its height. It is larger by 13 mm. The difference in dimensions does not affect its use.

This brick has no fundamental differences from others, so it is used for various building purposes, especially in the construction of facade walls.

Facial

Such bricks are used to decorate the facade of walls made of any material. If necessary, they are covered with an additional insulating layer.

The advantages of facing finishing bricks include:

• strength;
• environmental friendliness;
• durability;
• different texture.

Clay

This product was used hundreds of years ago. However, even today the artificially made clay block has not lost its relevance. A different shape, a lot of various shades make it possible to create architectural masterpieces. This environmentally friendly material remains the most popular and in demand among the population.

High strength made it possible to lay out external walls from clay blocks, which are plastered and then faced. To create a beautiful design, a geometric pattern is made on the surface, which strengthens the hitch.

The disadvantage of a clay product is considered to be low frost resistance, as well as the inability to work at high humidity.

Yellow

Differs from analogs in a yellow shade. The composition of the brick includes:

• limestone;
• cement;
• iron oxide.

The mixture of these elements gives the brick a yellow tint. The product belongs to the silicate group. These blocks are mainly used for the construction of large yellow buildings. For the production of clinker products, clay is used that never melts. It turns out the building material is bright yellow. This refractory material has found wide application in the construction of country houses, as it is highly frost-resistant. Fireclay bricks have a rough surface, yellow color and various shapes.

Parameters

Russian legislation has established a special standard for the technological characteristics and overall dimensions of blocks of various types.

single brick

Must have dimensions:

Eurobrick

Today, this original brick with dimensions has become very popular and in demand:

• length - 250 mm;
• width - 85 mm;
• height - 65 mm.

Calculation of building materials

Today, there are many special online calculators that will very accurately calculate the amount of material required to build a house.

A simple calculation is based on the standard parameters of a conventional ceramic block (250x120x65 mm). One cubic meter includes 512.82 pieces. If we take into account the masonry seams with a size of about 10 mm, the number will decrease by 118 bricks.

To determine the number of bricks that fit in 1 square. meter, builders use special tables.

Consumption rate

During the construction of any building, it is very important to adhere to the developed standards regarding the consumption of standard bricks with dimensions of 250x120x65 mm. Special tables help to accurately calculate the material consumption rate. This takes into account intermediate seams per cubic meter, the type of masonry, as well as the installation scheme for brick blocks:

• 2.5 items.

For a more accurate calculation, the thickness of the masonry in 1-2 bricks is also taken into account.

A huge variety of brick products allows you to choose the right type of blocks for individual and industrial construction. Different colors of bricks give designers the opportunity to realize their fantasies. Facilitate the work of calculating the required amount of material standardized dimensions.

You will find all brick sizes in the following video.