16/04/2022
Facts About Bricks and Brick Walls
Bricks have been around for thousands of years and are still an important part of the construction industry today. Modern bricks are made in much the same way as they were in the past. Clay is dug out of the earth, dried then crushed into a fine powder, and mixed with water to a specific consistency. The clay is then molded into units, dried in ovens, and finally baked in high-temperature kilns.
Bricks are named according to the clay they are manufactured from, the kind of method used in shaping the units (sand or water struck), how they are to be used (face brick or common), the strength, or the finish applied to the face after the initial firing such as glazed brick.
