What type of brick you use for your masonry construction project has a huge impact as to how long it will last. glazed brick and high-temperature killed fired brick have a much better resistance to moisture. required and low temperatures or Sun dried brick are more prone to absorbing moisture. In Michigan eith constant shift in temperatures throughout the seasons, porous brick that absorb the moisture are less likely to stand the test of time. what type of clay and where it was bought from also has a huge impact, on a bricks structural integrity. Brick which contain an iron spot, are typically more dense and brittle. clay with higher mineral contents obviously makes for a stronger brick
