Brick

They are made of ceramic.
 * What are they made of?

What are they used for?** Bricks are used in masonry construction.

There are 4 types of bricks; mud bricks, are the most common and economical. Dry pressed bricks. Extruded bricks. Calcium silicate bricks.
 * How many types of brick are there?**

**What is the meaning of** //**brick laying techniques**//**?**
 * Bricklaying techniques are the rules that you need to follow to build a wall that's going to last, it's a combination of understanding the bricks themselves, the right way to mix mortar and how to use the trowel correctly.

What are their advantages and disadvantages?** Some of the bricks advantages are that it doesn't requires painting, it gives a well crafted appearance, provides good fire protection. But it has its disadvantages, masonry tends to be heavy put together, it has structural limitations, and extreme weather affects the material.

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This is a classical two-story house made entirely out of red brick, which is what gives to it such a pleasant appearance, also the fact that it's very symmetrical, it has a big lawn and a big entrance marked by a two-floored window. media type="file" key="Brick}.wav" width="300" height="50"



I would probably build my house mostly with bricks, because it's the cheapest material but also it gives a clean and sophisticated look, and I would add details in stone, to make it look more interesting.