Alright, let’s gab about these here bricks, ya know, the things they build houses with. Folks call ’em by all sorts of names, but a brick’s a brick, ain’t it? We’re gonna jaw about how long they are, the length of bricks, see? That’s what the young’uns told me to talk about, said it’s important for some reason or other.
Now, I ain’t no fancy builder or nothin’, but I’ve seen my fair share of bricks bein’ laid. My old man, he used to build with them, and I’d watch him, a little tyke then. He always said there weren’t just one size, like them city folk think. He’d say, “Every brick’s a little different, just like us.” But he mostly used ones that were, I dunno, about this long… holds up hands to approximate a length… maybe a bit longer than my hand, see?
Them smarty-pants fellers, they got all their numbers and whatnot. They say a Modular brick, whatever that is, is about seven and five-eighths inches long. That’s a mouthful, ain’t it? Just say it’s a bit longer than your hand, that’s what I say. But then they go on and on about other sizes, like seven point somethin’ to eight point somethin’ inches. Lands sakes, can’t they just pick one size and stick to it? Makes an old woman’s head spin.
- Standard Brick Size: Now, they talk about a “standard” size, but seems like there ain’t no real standard, you hear? It’s like tryin’ to catch a greased pig, always slippin’ and slidin’. But if you push me, I’d say most bricks I’ve seen are about that long, ya know, gestures again.
- Common Brick Sizes: Then they got these “common” sizes, and they’re all over the place too. Some are a little this way, some a little that way. It all depends on where you are and what kind of dirt they’re made from, I reckon. Like, them Indian bricks, they’re different too, seven point somethin’ inches wide they say, not long. See? It ain’t easy to keep it all straight.
And the height and width? Don’t even get me started. They’re all different too. Some are skinny, some are fat, some are tall, some are short. It’s a whole mess of sizes, I tell ya. But mostly, they’re about, I dunno, holds up fingers to approximate height and width… like this high and this wide. You get the picture, right?
Why so many sizes, you ask? Well, I ain’t rightly sure, but I figure it’s got somethin’ to do with what they’re buildin’ and the kinda stuff they got around to make them bricks with. They say they use clay to make bricks; I remember digging that red dirt when I was a young’un. That stuff was sticky! But seems like they use other things too nowadays. Times are changing, I guess.
They got all sorts of names for these bricks too. Thin bricks, Titan bricks… sounds like somethin’ out of a storybook, don’t it? But it all boils down to the same thing, really. They’re all just bricks, used to build walls and houses and such. Strong and sturdy they are, meant to last a long time.
And them fellers in the US construction, they got their own rules about how big a brick should be and how much it can be off. ASTM somethin’ or other they call it. Sounds like a whole lot of hooey to me. Just make sure the brick’s good and solid, that’s what I say.
So, if you’re wonderin’ about the length of bricks, well, there ain’t no easy answer. It depends on who you ask and where you are. But if you just want a rough idea, think about the length of your hand, maybe a little longer. And remember, a brick ain’t just about its size. It’s about how strong it is, how well it’s made, and how long it’ll last. That’s what really matters, see?
Now, I’ve rambled on long enough about these bricks. I hope I made some sense to ya. It ain’t easy explainin’ things these days, especially with all them fancy words them young’uns use. But I did my best, and that’s all a body can do. Just remember, a good brick is a good brick, no matter how long it is.
And if someone tries to sell ya a flimsy brick, you tell ‘em what-for! A good home needs good strong bricks, that’s the truth of it. And don’t let them builders try to pull a fast one on ya with them measurements and what not, use your own two eyes and your common sense that the good lord gave ya. That’s always been my way and I ain’t never had a house fall down on me yet, thank you very much.
So next time you see a brick wall or a brick house, take a moment to think about all them different sizes and how they all fit together to make somethin’ strong and beautiful. It’s a marvel, really. And don’t you ever forget the simple truth about a brick: it’s meant to last. It’s meant to stand the test of time. Just like us, I hope.
