Bricks

by Mark, grade 4

Bricks are made in two different ways. They are building bricks and refractory bricks. Building bricks are used for making bulidings.They are made from mud. Building bricks are called face bricks and come in lots of colors and surface textures. They are made to match in size and shape. Most building bricks are made out of high grade fire clay or lowgrade shale. Refractory bricks are used for fire places and are made from alumina, carbon, chrome ore, dolomile, and fire clay.