Bricks are undoubtedly the most important construction material and choosing them has got to
be an arduous task. Bricks have been in use since 7500 BC, and have been used by the ancient
Roman, Egyptian and Indian civilisations. Through all these years, these have evolved in colour,
texture, size, material and properties. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that there is a unique type of
brick for each type of project.
While making the roadmap for construction, selecting the type of bricks is one of the most
important tasks. Some different criteria and factors determine the selection of brick for
construction purposes, and those are given below