Hollow Bricks
Hollow Bricks:
As well as being lighter and using less material than a solid brick, a hollow bricks may be designed for a variety of purposes, including insulation , ventilation , facing , or structural surfaces.
Some may be filled and have reinforcement bars added , improving the tensile and torsional strength of the structure.
These bricks are found in a number of commercial and residential applications , including load-bearing walls or floors, interior partitions and facing .
They come in a wide variety of forms , patterns and finishes , and are sometimes used to improve building insulation or ventilation.
The brick should be suitable for its intended use , taking into account properties such as load- bearing capacity , fire resistance and sound and thermal insulating properties , it must comply with local regulations, including authorization for use as an exterior finish material. it also should harmonize well with its environment.