Brick dimensions

To build a house, you can't 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 is based on construction 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.

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.

The basis of a 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 distinguished by its 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:

• full-bodied;
• hollow.

In a full-bodied ordinary brick, there are no voids, only 13% of the total volume falls. The material is characterized by increased thermal conductivity.

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

• rough surface;
• chips;
• oblique edges.

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

The main advantages of this type of brick are:

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

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 weight;
• profitability.

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

One square centimeter of this material can freely withstand a pressure of 100 kg. The density of the brick is in direct proportion to the material of manufacture.

Brick has several subgroups:

• ceramic;
• one and a half;
• hyper-pressed;
• single;
• corpulent;
• hollow.

The block can withstand a pressure of 150 kg. The material is used for the construction of any buildings.

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

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

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

The material differs from analogues in its height. It is 13 mm larger. The difference in size does not affect its application.

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 bricks include:

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

Such a product was used hundreds of years ago. However, today the artificially made clay block has not lost its relevance. Various shapes, a lot of all kinds of 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 revetted. To create a beautiful design, a geometric pattern is made on the surface, which strengthens the hitch.

It differs from analogs in a yellow tint. 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. The resulting 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.

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

Must have dimensions:

• length - 250 mm;
• width - 120 mm;
• height - 65 mm.

The dimensions of a double ordinary silicate block differ slightly:

• length - 250 mm;
• width - 120 mm;
• height - 138 mm.

Must have the dimensions specified in the standard:

• length - 250 mm;
• width - 120 mm;
• height - 88 mm.

Overall dimensions differ from standard (usual):

• length - 280 mm;
• width - 130 mm;
• height - 80 mm.

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

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

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 joints 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.

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

• 0,5;
• 1,0;
• 1,5
• 2,0;
• 2.5 products.

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 make their fantasies come true. Standardized sizes facilitate the work of calculating the required amount of material.

All brick sizes can be found in the following video.