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Buying tips for Bricks A brick is small block of brunt clay, which can be held in one hand conveniently, and bricks are
important material used in construction of building. Bricks are used in every aspects of building such as
in foundation, super structure etc of the building.
The strength of the brick structure depends on the
quality of Bricks used in the construction of building.
When you take the supply of Bricks, it should be
ensure that the quality should be according to the
specifications, which can be obtained by the
laboratory test. The Bricks required for constructionwork should be from first class bricks.
Before you go to buy ‘Bricks’, keep in mind the
following points for good quality bricks according to
specification.
Bricks should be purchased from the kilns, which
are not situated on salty earth and waterlogged
area.
Bricks should be burnt thoroughly without being vitrified and have deep red, cherry and copper
color.
Regular and uniform in shape and size with sharp and square edges and parallel faces.
Must be homogeneous in texture and emit a clear ringing sound on being struck together.
Brick should be free from flaws,cracks, chops, stone and lime.
Brick should not absorb water more than 20% of its own weight after 24-hour emersion in cold
water.
Have a minimum crushing strength of 105 kg per sq.cm when tested.
Some kilns owners prepare bricks under size and sell them at cheap rates but these bricks will
be consumed more in numbers because the bricks are under sized. So the size of the bricks
should be checked i.e. 9” X4-3/8” X 2-11/16”.
Bricks under size create problems of joints during construction of masonry.
Bricks should not show appreciable sign of efflorescence (Whiteness).
Sample of bricks should be kept at site if the rate and quality suit to your requirements. While
accepting delivery makes sure whether the delivered material matches the sample agreed upon.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING SUPPLY OF THE BRICKS AT SITE
Be careful while taking the supply of ‘Bricks’
Generally it is observed that if the payment is given in advance, there is a chance for the kiln
owners to supply mixed or sub standard bricks.The supply should be taken during the day time in the presence of you or person deputed by
you for this job.
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Some suppliers use the following practices during
the supply of bricks. Make sure you keep an eye on
these.
Sub standard bricks, which are not seen at the time
of counting, are put in the middle of stack while
stacking the bricks at site.In some cases while stacking the bricks, they put
some bricks bats or broken bricks in stacks.
In some cases while stacking the bricks, labor
leaves the gaps in middle in one or two layers at
ground and this will affect the quantity of bricks
during counting.
While taking supply of the bricks give the receipt of
quantity after counting the bricks every time.
If the supply is not made in your presence, give the receipt of bricks after counting and checking
the quality of the bricks properly.
While making payments to the supplier, the quantity should be checked from the receipt given by
you and take the receipts back after making the payments. Also take proper receipt of the
payments to avoid any dispute in later.
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Hard wood is one of the major resources for wooden flooring
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This article will help you
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Timber should be of first grade and be free from decay, fungal growth, boxed heart, pitch
pocket or streaks on the split
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more about cedar wood.
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Aggregate which occupy nearly 80 to 85 % volume of concrete are most important part of the
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You need to know these tips to buy Brick Blast for the construction of your home or commercial
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To get maximum ventilation and natural light in your house, make
sure the building is properly oriented. Orientation of building
saves energy and provides comfortable living as well. This article
tells you about various factors and benefits of building orientation.
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Brick work is an important part of construction work done with the help of bricks and
cement mortar. It is done with different quality of bricks with different ratios of cement
mortar according to the requirement.
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First Class Bricks must be homogeneous in texture without showing appreciable sign of efflorescence.
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Construction Material Brick
Rose Weave Bird Bath.jpg
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Nice Brick Work
Brick Work On DPC
Compact living room 3 D design with brick wall cladding
Cement Concrete and Brick Work in Foundation of Wall
Thick Brick Wall ( load Bearing)
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Tarrace Garden
brick
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Lawn Chairs
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Living Room Ceramic Floor Tile in Brick Design
Load bearing wall 2
brick style
Second class brick
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Neat and Clean Garden
IMPROPER JOINT
Best of Brick Arch
FIRST CLASS BRICK WORK
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brick arch
Brick Work for construction
Garden
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