brick

They are made of ceramic They are used in masonry construction There are lots of types of brick such as mud bricks and dry pressed bricks Brick laying is the laying of bricks one after another, layer upon layer until a desired height is reached. A composition of lime and sand called mortar is spread between each layer which hardens and bonds the bricks together to form a solid mass. __Stretcher Bond__    is the easiest bond to lay and minimises the amount og cutting required. It can be used for single skin walls quite easily. When used as a double skin wall, the two skins are locked together across the collar joint by means of wall ties.
 * What are they made of?
 * What are they used for?
 * How many types of brick are there?
 * What is the meaning of brick laying techniques ?
 * Describe 2 brick laying techniques

__The English Bond__ is a traditional bond dating back hundreds of years and features alternating courses of stretchers and headers. This is one of the strongest brickwork bond patterns.
 * What are their advantages and disadvantages?

__Reply to the podcast:__ The use of brick in construction and public spaces.

For millenniums, brick has been used in a smart way for the construction of houses, religious places, walls and everything you wanted to do. The properties of this material have allowed architects and builders to use it for interior and exterior constructions. Is usual to go out and see walls, sidewalks, buildings, pavement, and even benchs made of brick.

But with the development of technology, the new construction techniques and the appearing of stronger, lighter, and cheaper materials, brick is no longer the favorite for construction.