The dimensions of solid bricks depend on the type of use they are intended for and their nature. Industrial solid bricks, being made “industrially,” have a specific standard size, defined after a market analysis of demand, and cannot be altered unless purchasing large batches. On the other hand, handmade solid bricks, being a handcrafted product made to order, can vary depending on the use and needs of the client, and are able to meet the customer’s requirements both aesthetically and functionally.
Dimensions of solid bricks with visible face
The visible face bricks in terracotta can come in various sizes depending on their intended use. As a fully handcrafted product, it is possible to request any size upon order, allowing for the creation of different dimensions and heights based on the desired result.
The standard sizes for solid visible face bricks are:
- Brick 13X27
- Baseboard 12.5X25.5
- Skirting board 13X27
- Sienese skirting board 15X30
Dimensions of solid bricks for floors and cladding
Solid bricks can be used for the creation of a floor or a wall covering, and they will have a specific size with thickness varying from 1.5 cm (for smaller sizes) up to 3-4-5 cm for external pavements that need to be driveable. The format, chosen by the client based on aesthetic preferences, can range from 10×10 up to much larger sizes like 50×50 or 30×60.
It is understood that the thickness is directly proportional to the size of the brick: the larger the size of the solid brick, the thicker it will be. This is due to strictly technical production reasons.
Dimensions of solid bricks for masonry
The size of solid bricks for masonry is usually different from the size of bricks used for flooring. Often, these bricks must meet not only aesthetic criteria but also functional technical requirements for the project (load-bearing walls, partition walls, etc.). In this case, the brick is often a rectangular-shaped piece of terracotta with dimensions designed to meet the compressive and flexural strength requirements set by current regulations.
For this reason, Fornace Bernasconi provides, in addition to CE certification, all test reports related to our handcrafted terracotta. The dimensions of solid bricks have a thickness ranging from 3 to 6 cm and, as mentioned, meet load-bearing and holding requirements based on the design calculations established. Terracotta is a naturally durable material, perfect for projects involving masonry where load-bearing elements such as walls, steps, and columns are built.
Size of old solid bricks (Roman)
The ancient Romans, who extensively used clay bricks for the construction of their temples and other structures, defined specific sizes for solid bricks that were repeated based on their use and context.
This is supported by historical findings and also by the demand for bricks with these dimensions made for the restoration of Roman archaeological and historical sites.
The dimensions of the old solid bricks are:
- BRICK 12.5×26 H 4
- BIPEDALE 59.2×59.2 H 4
- BESSALE 19.7×19.7 H 4
- SESQUIPEDALE 44.4×44.4 H 4
Also, discover the dimensions of Roman-style roofing tiles.
Size of Fornace Bernasconi solid brick
The thickness and size of a handcrafted solid brick are tailored to the customer’s needs.
Take, for example, a brick for cladding a staircase, which can be made with a single piece of terracotta or with custom modular units, or the cover for a small wall where the brick size is determined by the width of the wall itself… and also, the thresholds for windowsills or a flooring with specific dimensions or finishing strips.
Fornace Bernasconi has been producing solid bricks in various sizes and shapes for decades, with particular attention to the technical and aesthetic needs of the client or the architect designing and overseeing the work. The key word is PERSONALIZATION, including the size, in order to make both the brick and the space where it is used unique and aesthetically pleasing.
Not only that: our custom handcrafted production allows you to choose the surface finish of the brick, its natural color, and its shape, to adapt the dimensions of the solid terracotta brick to any type of project. The color of Fornace Bernasconi bricks is always natural: from the yellow-rose typical of Umbrian terracotta to red and other colors such as black, white, moka, and gray, all obtained exclusively from natural raw materials.
