Plinth bricks and plinth stretcher bricks play essential roles in brickwork, especially when creating angled or splayed designs. Despite their similarities, they have important differences.

• Plinth bricks refer to a wide range of bricks specifically designed for building the foundational plinth or base details of a structure.
• Plinth stretcher bricks are a specialised group, skillfully crafted to achieve unique splay or angled effects in brickwork and landscaping.

Recognising these differences can improve both the aesthetic and functional elements of your bricklaying projects.

Get in touch with our expert team for more advice on which brick type is best for your project. Or read our blog to learn about standard UK brick dimensions here.

Using Plinth Bricks for Plinth Brickwork

Plinth bricks are specially designed to create attractive single or double-course splay details. These features help smooth the transition in brickwork depth, especially at the base of buildings. This variation not only serves a practical purpose but also significantly enhances the visual appeal of the structure and the overall plinth brickwork design.

Beyond their initial application in splay details, plinth bricks are ideal for constructing window sills as their durable composition ensures exceptional weather resistance.

They can also be effectively used in corbelling details, adding both structural integrity and captivating visual interest to the overall design. With their remarkable versatility and robust characteristics, plinth bricks are an indispensable material in plinth brickwork masonry construction.

High-Quality Plinth Brick Detail from Armstrong Cheshire

Purchase high-quality plinth brick detail, in either blue or red plinth, from Armstrong Chehire and trust our years of experience and competitive prices.

Compared to conventional timber merchants and builders merchants, our selection of plinth bricks and other building products is vast, and we provide a clearer pricing system which eliminates the need for long discussions at the trade counter.

We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service. If you require additional details about our products, guidance on plinth brick usages, or assistance in figuring out the correct quantity for your project, feel free to reach out to us by phone at 01625322269 or through our live chat.

Try out our brick calculator to help you find out how many bricks you need for your project.

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