Some DIYers might prefer to make these simple sun-dried clay bricks, which have been used as far back as 7,000 BC in southern Turkey and around the city of Jericho in … See more

Typically used in internal brickwork or to make facades and fences, these bricks are made from solid concrete. The concrete is poured into custom molds, allowing manufactur… See more

As the name suggests, engineering bricks are a favorite of structural engineers because of their high compressive strength and density, ideal qualities for use as load-bearing ma… See more

Made using a mixture of sand, lime, and possibly a color pigment to alter the final appearance of the brick, sand lime bricks have a high compressive strength, so they are a com… See more