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Making brick wall: The old fashion way

Roger Morph August 10, 2022 3 min read
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We’ll be talking about how bricks were made in the olden days, before the machines and technology we have today. Back then, every brick was made by hand, and it was a very laborious process. But the results were beautiful bricks that are now prized possessions.

We’ll go through each step of making a brick so you can see just how much work went into it. And next time you look at a brick building, you’ll appreciate it just a little bit more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about how bricks were made the old fashioned way.

What is the history of brick making

Bricks have been used for construction for thousands of years, and there is evidence that the first bricks were made as early as 7000 BC. The first bricks were probably just sun-dried mud, but soon people started firing bricks to make them harder and more durable.

Firing bricks made them a lot more expensive, but they were worth the extra cost because they lasted much longer and were much stronger. In fact, some of the brick buildings that were built thousands of years ago are still standing today.

how to make brick

There are a few different ways to make bricks, but the most common method is to press the clay mixture into moulds or to hand-form it into the desired shape. Once the bricks are formed, they need to be left to air-dry for several weeks.

After the bricks are dry, they are fired in a kiln to harden them. Firing the bricks makes them much stronger and more durable, but it is also a very expensive process. As a result, only the best bricks are fired, and most of the bricks used in construction are simply sun-dried. Despite all of the problems with making bricks by hand, it is still a very popular profession in many parts of the world. In fact, there are many people who appreciate the beauty of hand-made bricks and are willing to pay a premium for them.

What are some of the problems with making bricks by hand

Making bricks by hand is a very laborious and time-consuming process. It is also very difficult to get the bricks to all be exactly the same size and shape. As a result, bricks made by hand are often of inferior quality to those made by machine.

Another problem with making bricks by hand is that it is very dangerous work. The kilns used to fire the bricks get extremely hot, and there have been many accidents over the years where workers have been seriously injured or even killed.  Despite all of these problems, brickmaking is still a very popular profession in many parts of the world. In fact, there are many people who appreciate the beauty of hand-made bricks and are willing to pay a premium for them.

What are some of the benefits of making bricks by hand

One of the main benefits of making bricks by hand is that it creates jobs. Brickmaking is a very labor-intensive process, and so it provides employment for many people. Another benefit of making bricks by hand is that it allows for more creativity. When bricks are made by machine, they are all exactly the same size and shape.

Finally, making bricks by hand is also more environmentally friendly than making them by machine. The process of making bricks by hand uses far less energy than the process of making them by machine.

How much does a brick cost and where to purchase it

The cost of a brick depends on many factors, including the type of brick, the size of the brick, and the country in which it is made. In general, bricks made by hand are more expensive than those made by machine.

You can purchase bricks from a variety of places, including home improvement stores, brickyards, and online retailers.

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