BUILDING BRICKS AND USES

Bricks are broadly classified into two broad categories as follows:

1. Sun-dried bricks and
2. Burnt bricks

Sun-dried bricks also called un-burnt or katcha bricks, and these are dried directly under the sun after the process of moulding. These bricks are of inferior quality and are used for the construction of temporary and cheap structures. Such bricks should not be used in areas exposed to heavy rains.

Burnt bricks are of superior quality, which are generally used for civil engineering constructions. These are discussed in depth below.