Types of Brick
Brick is a classic, timeless, distinguished look. That being said brick is not a singular product
Face Brick
A brick used on exterior surfaces to present a clean appearance. Often these bricks have holes to reduce weight, material, and cost without compromising performance. Learn more about the types of face brick [scroll down]
Common Brick (Building Brick)
Building brick
A brick not intended to be visible, used for internal structure. Always in stock at our yards stock, and at the right price for your budget.
Brick Pavers
Brick intended to be in ground contact as a walkway or roadway
Fire Brick (aka Refractory Brick)
Fire bricks can be used in a brick pizza oven
Brick that is highly resistant to heat. Used as the inner surface of fireplaces, chimneys, and pizza ovens. Ernest Maier proudly carries Whitacre Greer fire bricks
Thin Brick
Once installed, thin brick often is indistinguishable from face brick
Brick with normal height and length but thin width to be used as a veneer. Can also be used in precast and tilt-up construction for a distinguished look without a distinguished price. Ernest Maier proudly carries Summitville and Feldhaus (Glen-Gery)
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