concrete brick

Concrete brick is a building unit made from a mixture of cement and aggregate, typically sand, which is then formed into molds and cured. Mineral colors can be added to achieve a look similar to clay bricks. Concrete masonry encompasses building units like blocks, bricks, or tiles made from molded concrete and laid by masons.12

While traditional bricks are made from clay, concrete bricks offer an alternative, especially following the introduction of portland cement. These non-clay bricks are manufactured using cement and aggregate, then cured through air, steam, or autoclaving processes. Concrete bricks, like other masonry units, are strong in compression and are used in construction in conjunction with mortar.13