Brick is a stone of artificial origin,having the right form, relating to building materials. It is fire resistant, durable and durable, it is often used in the construction of country houses, fences and various economic annexes. The thickness of the brick wall can be different, it all depends on what kind of material you are laying the wall: single, one-and-a-half or double. The most common are ceramic and silicate bricks.

Ceramic bricks are most often used formasonry foundation, the construction of partitions, bearing walls, single and multi-storey buildings. They are filled with voids in concrete-monolithic structures. Also, household and industrial furnaces are laid out of ceramic bricks. Facing ceramic brick has such advantages as reliability, excellent appearance, impressive thickness. The walls of brick have a different texture and a wide variety of colors. It is used not only for the construction of new buildings, but also for restoration work. In addition, it is used for interior design.

Ceramic brick has the following advantages:

• Strength and high frost resistance.

• Soundproof properties.

• Ecological compatibility (it is made of clay, which is a natural raw material that does not emit harmful substances during operation).

If you want to have good sound insulation, the thickness of the brick wall should be appropriate. It is necessary to use double brick when laying out.

The disadvantages of ceramic bricks include:

• High price category.

• When laying walls from this material, additional wastes are expected for a quality solution.

• In order for the facing brick wall to have the same color, you have to immediately buy all the material.

Silicate bricks are produced from water,air lime and quartz sand. It is treated at high pressure with saturated steam at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius. If the ceramic is painted by mixing different kinds of clay, the silicate brick can be painted only with the help of special tools that have an artificial origin. The advantages of silica brick include the following:

• Ecological compatibility.

• Excellent sound insulation.

• Greater density (compared to ceramic bricks).

• Strength and economy.

• Large range of colors and textures.

One of the disadvantages of silica brick islow water resistance. This building material is not recommended for use when erecting a foundation that will be exposed to the constant effects of water. Also, do not use silicate brick for chimneys and stoves, as it does not withstand high temperatures.

As already mentioned above, a single, one and a halfand the double brick determines the thickness of the wall. From a brick it is possible to erect not only a warm and absorbing noise, but also a beautifully designed house, which for many years will please its owners.