Identification should include the following:
- Sizes—standard, modular standard, engineered, economy, utility, and specialty
- Types—common brick, face brick, and severe-weather brick
- Grades—residential and commercial
IRC: Chapter 4, section R404); chapter 6, section R606; and chapter 7, R703.8 – R703.8.6 identify the installation and structural design of all types of masonry products.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the most common types of brick?
- Why are there different types of brick? What are the features of each?
- What are the advantages of using large brick?