Special Shaped Engineering Ibstock Bricks for Sale

Ibstock Engineering Bricks, like the rest of the extensive Ibstock range, are renowned for both their quality and value. If you are planning a construction project you would do well to have a look and see where you can find Ibstock bricks for sale, because whether you need engineering bricks or regular facing bricks Ibstock make bricks that you can rely on.

Fortunately if you are reading this you have already found one of the most reliable, best value sources for Ibstock bricks anywhere on the internet. Here at Ammaari Stones we have a great range of Ibstock bricks of sale suitable for every kind of construction project you could think of. We even have special shaped Ibstock Engineering bricks, so whatever you need you can be sure that you will find it on our site.

But what makes engineering bricks different from regular bricks? Why do that have that distinctive blue/black colouration? What kind of projects are they suitable for? How can they be used? These are all good questions, and we are happy to give you the answers!

Engineering bricks differ from their regular clay cousins because of their inherent toughness, particularly under compression. This resilience is a result of the anaerobic high temperature environment in which they are fired. This process produces bricks that have a smooth, plain blue/black surface which is markedly different from regular bricks.

Engineering bricks divide into two categories, unimaginatively called "Class A" and "Class B". Class A bricks are the most robust possessing immense strength when compressed. They are also tremendously resistant to water with an absorption rate of less than 4.5%. Class B engineering bricks are, as the title suggests, a bit of a step down in terms of performance. Typically they will manifest less compression strength and be more porous, with a water absorption rate of up to 7%. They are still tougher than "regular" bricks, just not as robust as their big brothers who qualify for Class A.

This toughness makes Ibstock engineering bricks an excellent choice for building strong foundations. Their low water absorption means they can reduce damp, keeping buildings nice and dry, while their strength under compression means they are more than able to cope with the weight of the building above.

The very low water absorption of Ibstock engineering bricks makes them the perfect choice for constructing Damp Proof Courses, and is also the reason that they are so often employed in the construction of structures that are situated in wet environments. Engineering bricks can be found in bridges, canals and tunnels – indeed they will be found anywhere that structures are exposed to wet conditions because they can provide a dry barrier between the water and the structure.

Ibstock Engineering bricks will often be much less expensive than their more regular clay cousins too, so if your building project is on a budget and are happy to embrace a more severe aesthetic engineering bricks could well be the way to go. Engineering bricks can be used in every situation that regular bricks would be used for. Really only reason they are not more commonly used in visible structures is the way they look. If that is not a consideration engineering bricks might even be considered to be the superior choice.

Whether they are visible or not, engineering bricks are an essential component of the vast majority of construction projects. These durable and versatile bricks are probably supporting the very building you are in right now – they are the literal foundation that Britain has been built upon.