Clay Bricks

A brick is a block of ceramic material usually clay used in masonry construction, usually laid using mortar. The soft mud method is the most common as it is the most economical.

Raw clay is mixed with sand and water and placed into steel moulds and then pressed with a hydraulic press. The shaped clay is then fired at between 900c and 1000c to achieve the required strength. Face bricks are generally extruded. Clay is mixed with water and then forced through a die to create a uniform block of material that is then cut into bricks by means of wires. Face bricks have different thermal properties from solid bricks. Most clay face bricks are used as external facades or exterior walls. Sealing is recommended to prevent water penetration.

Stoneshield Wall-Cladding-Sealer™ is a water-based, water, rain & stain repellent sealer. Provides a no-sheen, natural look finish with no colour change. A penetrating sealer with invisible protection. Can be used both internally and externally.

Stoneshield Wall-Cladding-Sealer™ is suitable for use on –
Clay & Cement face bricks.
Natural stone wall cladding.
Concrete, plaster and masonry wall finishes.

Stoneshield Quarri-Seal®. Quarri-Seal® is a solvent-based oil & water repellent sealer. Provides a “wet look”, surface gloss finish, colour enhancing finish with surface protection. Although suitable internally and externally, in this application we would recommend using Quarri-Seal® only internally.

Stoneshield Quarri-Seal® is suitable for use on –
Natural stone wall cladding including slate, sandstone, quartzite, limestone.
Clay & Cement face bricks.
Concrete, plaster and masonry wall finishes.