Brick sizes - Revision history

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	There are many different types of brick available, and it is important to both choose your bricks wisely and also check their dimensions to ensure they fit with the design layout.		There are many different types of brick available, and it is important to both choose your bricks wisely and also check their dimensions to ensure they fit with the design layout.

−	This article presents a size guide ~~for bricks and details the dimensions~~ for some of the most commonly-used bricks.	+	This article presents a size guide for some of the most commonly-used bricks.

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−	= ~~Standard~~ bricks =	+	= What size are standard bricks? =

−	The standard co-ordinating size for brickwork is 225 mm x 112.5 mm x 75 mm (length x depth x height). This includes 10 mm mortar joints, ~~and~~ so the standard size ~~for~~ a brick itself is 215 mm x 102.5 mm x 65 mm (length x depth x height).	+	The standard co-ordinating size for brickwork is 225 mm x 112.5 mm x 75 mm (length x depth x height). This includes 10 mm mortar joints, so the standard size of a brick itself is 215 mm x 102.5 mm x 65 mm (length x depth x height).

	This gives a ratio of 3:2:1, meaning that:		This gives a ratio of 3:2:1, meaning that:
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	60 standard bricks laid in a stretcher bond (lengthwise) are required for every square meter of wall.		60 standard bricks laid in a stretcher bond (lengthwise) are required for every square meter of wall.

−	= ~~Other common rectangular brick~~ sizes =	+	= What sizes are non-standard bricks? =

−	~~To help develop this~~ list~~, click 'Edit this article' at the top~~ of ~~the page.~~	+	A list of common brick sizes and their characteristics is set out below:

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	\| Imperial length x depth x height		\| Imperial length x depth x height
−	\| Metric length x depth x height	+	\| Metric length x depth x height (mm)
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	\| Blocks		\| Blocks
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	\| Norwegian		\| Norwegian
−	\| Substantial bricks that can be used in ~~loadbearing~~ walls while still looking good. They have a natural beauty to them.	+	\| Substantial bricks that can be used in load-bearing walls while still looking good. They have a natural beauty to them.
	\| 11-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 2-13/16"		\| 11-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 2-13/16"
	\| 295 x 92 x 71		\| 295 x 92 x 71
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	Note, there may be some variation in these sizes through history and from one supplier to another.		Note, there may be some variation in these sizes through history and from one supplier to another.

−	= ~~Special~~ bricks =	+	= What are special bricks? =

−	Other than the standard rectangular ~~brick~~, a number of special shapes exist for particular circumstances:	+	Other than the standard rectangular bricks, a number of special shapes exist for particular circumstances:

	* Radial, tapered or arch bricks.		* Radial, tapered or arch bricks.

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−	Note, there may be some variation in these sizes through history and from one supplier to another~~. See [http://www.jaharrison.me.uk/Brickwork/Sizes.html Variations in brick sizes] by John Harrison for more information~~.	+	Note, there may be some variation in these sizes through history and from one supplier to another.

	= Special bricks =		= Special bricks =

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−	There are many different types of brick available, and it is important to both ~~[http://knowledge.specifiedby.com/articles/bricks-guide/~~ choose your bricks] wisely and also check their dimensions to ensure they fit with the design layout.	+	There are many different types of brick available, and it is important to both choose your bricks wisely and also check their dimensions to ensure they fit with the design layout.

	This article presents a size guide for bricks and details the dimensions for some of the most commonly-used bricks.		This article presents a size guide for bricks and details the dimensions for some of the most commonly-used bricks.
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	* Brick veneer.		* Brick veneer.
	* Bricks.		* Bricks.
−	* Cement.Concrete.
−	* Damp-proof course.
	* Defects in brickwork		* Defects in brickwork
	* Efflorescence.		* Efflorescence.
	* Lime mortar.		* Lime mortar.
	* Mortar.		* Mortar.
−	* Parge coat.
	* Spalling.		* Spalling.
−	* Swift brick.
	* Testing bricks.		* Testing bricks.
	* Treating brickwork with sealant or water repellent.		* Treating brickwork with sealant or water repellent.

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	It has subsequently been edited by others - [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Brick%20sizes&action=history See full history] for more information.		It has subsequently been edited by others - [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Brick%20sizes&action=history See full history] for more information.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Blockwork.		* Blockwork.
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	* Testing bricks.		* Testing bricks.
	* Treating brickwork with sealant or water repellent.		* Treating brickwork with sealant or water repellent.
		+	* Types of brick arches.
	* Types of brick bonding.		* Types of brick bonding.

−	~~[[Category:Conservation]]~~ [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Conservation]]

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	Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.		Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.
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	Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.		Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.
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	* Types of brick bonding.		* Types of brick bonding.

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	Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.		Bricks can also be cut or hand made to size.
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	It has subsequently been edited by others - [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Brick%20sizes&action=history See full history] for more information.		It has subsequently been edited by others - [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Brick%20sizes&action=history See full history] for more information.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Blockwork.		* Blockwork.
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	* Types of brick bonding.		* Types of brick bonding.

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