What is Face Brick?
brick used in the face of a wall usually: brick made especially for facing purposes by selecting clays to produce the desired color or by special surface treatment.
Face Brick Prices In South Africa
- Brick Face Argon Rustic FBAFrom R4.06
- Brick Face Blue Barley Travertine FBXFrom R7.19
- Brick Face Bronze Satin FBAFrom R3.17
- Brick Face Capricon Satin FBSFrom R5.24
Is face brickwork structural?
Common bricks and face bricks have different construction purposes. Common bricks are always used for internal and structural purposes, whereas face bricks are used for aesthetics.
Where are face bricks used?
Face brick is the term used for brick that isn’t needed just for the structure, but also for the look, energy efficiency, and value.
You’ve likely seen face brick on homes, commercial buildings, fireplaces, backsplashes, entry walls/gates, multifamily developments, retail developments, and schools/universities.
Why are facing bricks used?
Facing bricks are the materials used in making of the facades, i.e. the principal front of the building. Facing bricks are manufactured with the purpose of being visible and thus offered in aesthetic and pleasing designs in the market.
Which type of brick is best?
First-class bricks are of the best quality. They have a smooth surface and well-defined edges, and they work well for permanent constructions.
Second-class bricks also have good strength and durability, but they are not as smooth and do not have quality edges the same way first-class bricks do.
How are face bricks made?
Facing bricks are made with clay extracted from the ground which is mixed with water and other additives.
The clay mixture is then formed into individual units and then fired to high temperatures in a kiln. There are 3 types of the brick production process: stock(hand form), water struck, and wire-cut (extruded).