Success in choosing the right brick for a building will affect the durability of buildings, appearance, and a deep impression also affects the cost of labor.

Selection of bricks could be important because of the growth in style, size, quality and price. The Owners, architects, and contractors should identify the quality and property of the bricks which are suitable for consideration to a project.

Selection of bricks,  based on several factors. Brick manufacturers offer a wide variety range of colors from which to choose, from reds and burgundies to white and buffs. Color  determined by raw materials and firing temperatures and shade of light and dark determined by in which the units stacked in the kiln. Slurry, ceramic glazes, and sand applied to the surface to attain colours inconceivable with regular form of clay. With it, endless possibilities, sample panels will aid in choosing the desired color by showing the finished look. Texture of a brick, can be smooth, wirecut, stippled, bark, brush and more which creates fascinating and, differing shadows when interacts with light. Brick with unique design and special shapes is available on the market.

Physical properties required for the proper performance  given in the appropriates American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) specification for brick.

Durability :Brick  assigned a grade of severe, moderate or negligible weathering. Because of the varying  climates and the great number of application of brick,  grades required in many cases. The reaction of brick and mortar also influence by the weather condition. Knowing the brick’s Initial rate of absorption number will permit the contractor to provide a more accurate price when preparing the bid.

The crack or separation between the brick units and the mortar happened When water passes through the brick wall. The best moisture resistance can be achieve when Brick units develop a complete bond with mortar. Use a drainage type wall  to be practice, regardless of the brick selected. To a designer, brick undergoes movement from temperature variation and moisture expansion is  important things to be consider of. Ability to withstand  gravity or loads relies  on brick strength, mortar strength, and strength of the mortar assembly. It is common to use high-stregth units in load-baering or reinforced brick house project.

All costs involved  including labor and maintenance cost, future value,  and life expectacy should be considered while choosing the right materials. The availability of brick depend on demand following the current construction trends and always fluctuates during a year.