The facing brick began to be carried out in the middle of the 19th century, when the process of manufacturing building materials began to improve and provide not only good quality characteristics, but also external attractiveness. This facing material is a type of ordinary ceramic brick, which is widely used for the construction of walls, fences, foundations and other structures. Thanks to the smooth surface of the front side, facing brick began to be actively used to finish the facades of the premises.
Today, glazed, silicate, ceramic, clinker and gypsopressed facing bricks are produced. The most popular is a single (65x120x250 mm), as well as a one and a half facing brick (88x120x250 mm). In addition, a large demand for this finishing material is explained by a wide color scheme. It is also worth highlighting the variety in the forms of this material. He can have both standard and figured, trapezoidal, rounded and other forms.
Advantages of facing brick
Frost resistance and strength include the strengths of this facing material. Due to the small volume of porosity of the masonry, the structure is durable, stability and durability. In addition, it is worth highlighting a wide color scheme that allows you to choose a color for the embodiment of almost any design idea. Also, facing brick can withdraw harmful substances that may enter the room. Such cleansing of the material occurs under the influence of rains and high humidity. The possibility of using such bricks for decorating not only the outer, but also the inner surface of the walls is also the advantage. It is often also used in restoration work, laying paving slabs, fences, walls and other things.
Significant disadvantages of the material
The main drawback of such material is the high cost. Also, a significant disadvantage is the need to acquire facing brick with a margin, since even a brick, which has the same texture, size and color, may vary depending on the release batch, which may affect the attractiveness of the masonry.
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