Features of red bricks

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Features of red bricks
Red brick is characterized by several advantages that make it preferred by many in construction work, especially in building houses, and its preference over others, and its popularity did not come out of nowhere.

Red brick is characterized by its durability and hardness compared to other types of bricks, which makes it have a great ability to withstand harsh weather conditions such as strong winds.
Its ability to insulate heat very greatly, because it consists mainly of pottery materials, which helps to protect homes from the hot weather in the summer and from the cold weather in the winter.



It leaves very small amounts of environmental pollutants, so red bricks are considered environmentally friendly and harmless.
Red bricks are distinguished by their compressive strength, which makes them suitable for any construction.
Availability of raw materials used in its manufacture and processing, and its maintenance and repair costs are low compared to other types.
Fire-resistant, it is considered very safe in this respect.
It can be recycled and used again.
Red brick is a good external soundproofing.

types of red bricks
Many people think that red bricks are only one type, but in fact there are several types of red bricks, including:
Solid bricks: The bricks are completely solid from the inside with the exception of two holes, which makes their weight heavy. This type is not very common due to its heavy weight, and the difficulty of extending sewage and electricity lines through it.

Hollow bricks: This type is filled with voids, which makes its weight light and suitable for construction work, and it is of two types:
Ordinary hollow bricks.
Light hollow brick.
Ribs: It is very similar to hollow bricks, but with a difference in the distances of the openings. It is intended for the construction of roofs.

Red brick components and their uses
Red brick is made from a mixture of clay (alumina), sand, lime, iron oxide, and magnesium.
Natural soil is used in the production of bricks.
Red bricks are used in the following:

buildings.
bridges.
The foundations.
sidewalks.
It is sometimes used for decoration.

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