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Concrete & Masonry Materials Brick is not one single product. Bricks are manufactured for different purposes, appearances and performance requirements, from decorative facing brick to engineering and fire-resistant products. Quick answer: facing brick is selected largely for visible exterior appearance, common brick for general construction, engineering brick for demanding performance and fire brick for high-temperature applications. Already selected your brick? Calculate the number of bricks needed from wall dimensions, brick size and waste. Use the Brick Calculator How Many Bricks Do I Need? Common Brick Types at a Glance Brick Type Common Purpose Main Characteristic Facing brick Visible exterior or interior masonry Appearance and weather exposure Common brick General masonry Functional construction Engineering brick Demanding structural or moisture conditions High strength and low absorption characteristics Fire brick High-temperature linings Heat re...

Concrete Materials Concrete mix is commonly sold in 40 lb, 60 lb and 80 lb bags. The concrete itself may serve the same type of project, but the bag size changes how many bags you need, how much each bag yields and how much weight you have to handle at one time. Quick comparison: a typical 40 lb bag yields about 0.30 ft³, a 60 lb bag about 0.45 ft³, and an 80 lb bag about 0.60 ft³. Larger bags mean fewer bags for the same project, but they are also heavier to carry, pour and mix. Already know your project dimensions? Enter the length, width and depth of your project and compare how many 40 lb, 60 lb or 80 lb concrete bags you need. Use the Concrete Bag Calculator Concrete Calculator 40 lb vs 60 lb vs 80 lb Concrete Bags The biggest difference between common concrete bag sizes is the amount of finished concrete e...