Materials, in depth.
Detailed pages on the masonry trade's materials — bricks, mortar, concrete, reinforcement and moisture protection: use, nominal dimensions, standards and what you need to know to choose the right one for the job.
Bricks
Clay facing brick (standard format)Fired clay brick for facing and backing wallsLightweight expanded-clay blockLightweight block of expanded claySand-lime brickCompression-resistant, dimensionally accurate brick for load-bearing backing wallsFacade stone F1 soft-struckHand-pressed brick for visible facade wall
Mortar & binder
Masonry mortar (wet mortar)Factory-mixed, ready to useDry mortar (bagged)Dry, pre-mixed — just add waterJointing mortarFor subsequent pointing of masonryHydraulic lime mortar (KKh)For jointing, renders and restoration — soft and diffusion-openFunctional mortar M10+ (factory mixed)Declared compressive strength — for structural and load-bearing masonry
Moisture & sealing