What
is a Clay Brick?
A Clay brick is a type of building block or
a single unit of a kneaded clay, fire hardened or air dried, used in masonry
construction. Fired bricks are the most common type and are laid in courses and
numerous patterns known as bonds like cement mortar, collectively known as
brickwork, and may be laid in various kinds of mortar to hold the bricks
together to make a durable structure.
Basic
Advantages of Bricks
Aesthetic Appeal
Thermal & Acoustic Insulation
Zero Maintenance Cost
Fire Resistance
Flexible in Application
Aesthetic Appeal
Brick possesses natural and pleasant
colours of burnt clays. . Different clay compositions, firing temperatures, or
kiln atmosphere can lead to different colours. Its colour formation is achieved through a
complicated physio-chemical reaction during the firing process in the kiln. In
contrast to the colour of stained body, brick colour is permanent and will not
fade during weathering process. By proper control of these factors, bricks can
be made to exhibit endless variety of natural and attractive colours. Bricks'
natural colours combined with the extreme flexibility in applications produce
aesthetic results which are always personal and everlasting with a natural
appeal.
Thermal Insulation
Thermal Insulation: Brick absorbs and releases heat slowly because
of which keeps the house cool during day-time and warm during night-time Brick
generally demonstrates better thermal insulation property than other building
materials like concrete. Perforation can improve the thermal insulation
property of bricks to some extent. Besides, the Thermal Mass and moisture that
the brick has absorbed can help to keep the temperature inside the house
relatively constant.
Acoustic Insulation:
As far as acoustic insulation is concerned,
brick wall provides good sound insulation property due to its dense structure.
The thickness and density of brick will stifle the noise transmission and will
deflect noise from streets, neighbouring homes, and other external noises.
Zero Maintenance Cost
Clay bricks do not require any maintenance
and you need not worry about clay brick from rotting, denting, warping,
rusting, splitting, peeling, fading, and termites.
Fire Resistant
Clay Bricks are made from naturally
available materials which are fire resistant which spares you from the worry of
wall catching fire.
Flexible in Application
The high compressive strength of fired clay
bricks is used to build structures ranging from single-storey houses to massive
public buildings, bridges etc.. In particular, it can be used for load bearing
structures which greatly simplify the construction process so as to save
materials, time, and labour.
Besides, brick can be made into convenient
shape and size to facilitate the construction work.
Types
of Clay Bricks:
