Features of Facing Bricks
Facing bricks have several features that make them suitable for use in building exteriors, including:
- Size and shape: Facing bricks are typically customized and more uniform in appearance and shape than common bricks. They come in standard dimensions, making it easy to lay them in a consistent pattern depending on the type of brick chosen.
- Color and texture: Facing bricks come in a variety of colors and textures, from traditional red to modern shades of gray, black and even pastels, giving architects and builders a wide range of options to choose from.
- Surface finish: Facing bricks, particularly Wire-cut or Extruded Bricks have a smooth and even surface, which gives them a polished and finished look. This makes them suitable for use in both modern and traditional architectural styles. Whereas, the Traditional range stands for Rustic brick looks and vintage finishes that bring in the shades of undefined beauty.
- Absorption: Facing bricks have low water absorption rates, which makes them resistant to frost damage and helps to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Manufacturing of these bricks are done in various ways to stand extreme temperatures for longer durations of time.
- Compressive strength: Facing bricks have a high compressive strength, which means they can withstand heavy loads and impacts without cracking or breaking. Our products not only excel in providing the best quality of strength but also making them light-weight at the same time making them efficient for the structure.
- Weather resistance: Facing bricks have excellent weather-resistance and can withstand the test of time, making them suitable for use in all climates. Facing bricks provide the lowest eventual cost of ownership.
Overall, Facing Bricks are specially designed to be used in building exteriors and have features such as customized size and shapes, a variety of colors and textures, a smooth surface finish, a rustic surface finish, low water absorption, high compressive strength, fire resistance, weather resistance and good flexural strength.
