Buying tips for Bricks - GharExpert.pdf

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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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Timber should be of first grade and be free from decay, fungal growth, boxed heart, pitch

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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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Frames of doors and windows are most important parts of your doors and windows.

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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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Manufacturing date, grade and type play vital role in purchasing right cement and there should be no

lumps in it.

Bricks Quality

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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

Who wouldn't wanna buy from this store


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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

brick wall design

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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brick work and truss

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

exposed brick wall design

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