Alright, let’s talk about them Spanish bricks, you know, the ones they use to build houses and stuff. I ain’t no fancy builder or architect, mind you, just an old woman who’s seen a thing or two.
What are these Spanish Bricks Anyway?
Well, they’re just bricks, but they call ’em Spanish bricks, I reckon. They use ’em to build all sorts of things, like houses, chimneys, even them fancy curvy ceilings they call “Catalan vaults” or somethin’. I seen pictures of them houses, all red and pretty, with them bricks all lined up nice and neat. They say them bricks is about, uh, let me see if I remember… 235mm long, 60mm deep, and like 35-40mm tall. Sounds about right.
- They use ’em for walls, inside and out. Makes the walls strong, they say.
- Some of them bricks got holes in ’em. Not sure why, but they say it makes ’em lighter and cheaper. Smart, I guess. They got two kinds, light ones and hollow ones. Don’t ask me the difference, it’s all the same to me.
- Them fancy houses, they call ’em Spanish-style, they use these bricks and then cover ’em with that stucco stuff. Makes it all smooth and pretty.
Why Spanish Bricks, You Ask?
I dunno, maybe they’re just good bricks. They seem strong, and they look nice. And them Spanish folks, they sure know how to build things. I seen pictures, and them houses, they last a long time. They build ’em with them bricks and then they put that stucco on top, and it looks all smooth and nice. And them ceilings, them curvy ones, they’re somethin’ special. They use thin bricks, I heard, and they curve ’em all fancy-like. Takes a lot of skill, I bet.
Now, there’s all sorts of talk about the “design” and “technical features” of these bricks. Folks get all excited about “white body paste” and whatnot. Sounds like a bunch of hooey to me. A brick is a brick, as far as I’m concerned. But I guess if you’re building a fancy house, you gotta worry about them things. Me, I’m happy with a good, solid brick, no matter what color it is or what it’s made of.
I also heard they got new kinds of Spanish bricks comin’ out all the time. They say they’re “innovative” and got “superior technical features.” Like I said, sounds like a bunch of hooey. But if it makes the houses stronger and last longer, then I guess it’s a good thing. And they come in all sorts of colors, too, not just red. You got your browns and your whites and all sorts of shades in between. Makes for a pretty house, I gotta say.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about Spanish bricks. They’re good for building houses and chimneys and fancy ceilings. They’re strong and they look nice. And them Spanish folks, they sure know how to use ’em. If you’re looking to build a house, or just want to know a little somethin’ about bricks, well, now you know. And if you need more information than what this old woman can tell you, then you go look it up on that internet thingamajig. They got all sorts of fancy pictures and technical mumbo-jumbo there. But me? I’ll stick to what I know, and that’s that Spanish bricks are good, solid bricks, and that’s all there is to it.
In Conclusion…
So, yeah, Spanish bricks. Strong, pretty, and good enough for houses and whatnot. Makes a home sturdy and lasts a good long while, from what I gather. That’s all there is to it. Nothing fancy, just good ol’ bricks.
Tags: [spanish brick, building materials, house construction, spanish style homes, catalan vault, stucco, architecture]
