Identify types and sizes of brick.

Identification should include the following:

• Sizes—standard, modular standard, engineered, economy, utility, and specialty
• Types—common brick, face brick, and severe-weather brick
• Grades—residential and commercial

IRC: Chapter 4, section R404 Links to an external site.); chapter 6, section R606 Links to an external site.; and chapter 7, R703.8 – R703.8.6 Links to an external site. identify the installation and structural design of all types of masonry products.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the most common types of brick?
• Why are there different types of brick? What are the features of each?
• What are the advantages of using large brick?