Use of white facing bricks

White facing bricks are very popular among builders. Its excellent characteristics and attractive appearance have made this material indispensable for decorating building facades. It does not require any additional maintenance. White brick does not need to be painted, it does not mold and never fade. In addition, the ceramic white block is considered a fireproof material. A house made of such a product will never catch fire.

Such products are mainly used for cladding houses. Manufacturers produce a variety of blocks that differ in some parameters:

• texture;
• thick;
• form;
• material.

To create a hyper-pressed material, the latest technological processes are used. These products are distinguished by a high strength factor. Such blocks are designed for a long service life. The material feels great in areas of seismic instability.

White clinker material differs from analogues in its positive characteristics. It retains its original properties even in unfavorable climates. Houses from this material receive excellent thermal insulation, as well as a high level of sound insulation. The increased wear resistance allows this material to be used for a long time. One and a half clinker block is considered a universal option used for cladding buildings.

Fireclay white material is considered a refractory building product. It is used for cladding stoves, it is used to line home fireplaces, and with its help they are used for facing the facades of buildings. The modern market presents facing products of European and domestic standards. All products are divided into two subgroups:

• NF - normal (240x115x71 mm);
• DF - thin (240x115x52 mm).

The second group meets the requirements of the architectural classics. When choosing such a material, make sure that all blocks are of the same standard. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to create a beautiful cladding.

The positive characteristics of such products are associated with the material from which they are made. After appropriate heat treatment, the sand changes its structure, acquiring the properties of glass. As a result, the material acquires several valuable qualities.

• The strength indicators of the white block are much higher than that of the regular red block (about 2 times). Each product is marked with the letter "M" and a number indicating the value of the strength factor (for example, M400).

• White brick is highly frost-resistant. It is able to withstand 200 cycles of temperature drop from freezing to subsequent defrosting.

• Slow moisture absorption is an important quality. It enables white brick to retain its properties in any, even the most severe frost (minus 50 degrees).

• White cladding brick does not burn. He tolerates heat calmly.

• Due to the increased density coefficient, high-rise buildings can be erected from such bricks.

• Manufacturers produce such bricks in different shades. Although the color of such products looks a little faded when compared to ceramic red brick, which stands out for its bright color.

This type of facing ceramic bricks is called "White Pearl" because of its color. It fits perfectly with various building materials.

You can completely build a building from it, but you can only clad walls laid out from a different material:

• porous blocks;
• red silicate brick;
• foam concrete;
• aerated concrete.

Usually, a special-purpose product is a material that has a non-standard shape, as well as dimensions that are required to perform a specific task. Several non-standard options belong to the group of such bricks.

• Eurobrick. Such a product differs from the standard one in its width. It reaches 85 mm. This option is considered facing. It is used as a design material when decorating facades.
• White modular brick. It differs from standard products only in width and length (138x288 mm). The height remains unchanged at 65 mm. Modular bricks are very similar to ridged slabs. It also has special tabs for precise docking.
• White three-quarter brick. It differs from the classic product only in its length. It is somewhat shorter, reaching only 180 mm.
• White half brick. Already from the name it becomes clear that its length reaches only half of the standard size - 120 mm.
• White quarter brick. The length is equal to one quarter of the standard size - 60 mm.

No matter how beautiful and durable the building is, over time it will require finishing work. To "refine" the old building, give it a beautiful appearance, reliably protect it from atmospheric influences, you can use brick cladding. It is considered the most reliable and also the simplest finishing method. This will help carry out restoration work, turn the old house into a modern one, and significantly insulate it. After such finishing, the building will stand for many more years, attracting passers-by with its beautiful appearance.

For the secrets of working with white facing bricks, see the video below.