can brick burn

pretty interesting question, actually!

Let me tell you, I’ve heard this question a lot. People are always worried about their houses burning down, and they want to make sure their brick walls are safe.

Well, the good news is that bricks are pretty much the opposite of flammable. They are considered “non-combustible” by most building codes. Think about it: if you try to light a brick on fire, what’s going to happen? It’s going to sit there, looking all solid and unbothered.

But here’s the thing: even though bricks themselves won’t burn, they can still be affected by fire. It’s like, if a fire is raging around a brick wall, the heat from the fire can make the brick super hot. And if that happens, the brick could actually crack or break. Think about how much heat a fire can produce! It’s definitely powerful enough to cause some damage.

Also, even though bricks themselves aren’t flammable, the things that are attached to them can be. Think about a brick house with a wooden frame or a wood-shingled roof. Those things are definitely flammable!

If a fire were to start near a brick wall, and the wood around the brick was to catch fire, the brick wall itself could still collapse. That’s because the wood framing could get so hot that it weakens and can’t support the weight of the brick wall anymore.

So basically, the brick itself won’t be burning, but the fire could still cause damage and even make the wall collapse. It’s like how a really hot oven can melt a glass dish even though the oven itself isn’t actually burning.

Let’s break it down a little more:

So, to sum it up, bricks are pretty safe in a fire. But, they can still be affected by the heat and damage caused by fire. If you’re worried about fire safety, make sure that the materials attached to your brick walls are also fire-resistant.

Let me know what you think about this! And what other questions do you have about fire safety?