Brick work according to cement mortar ratio

1. First class brick work in cement sand mortar 1:4 Brick walls constructed with cement sand mortar 1:4 ratio means 1 part of cement and 4 parts of sand. This mortar is of high strength and is recommended for following construction works. Multi storey buildings Heavy weight /load bearing walls In earth quake zones Brick pillars Where there is more vibration due to heavy traffic or factory. Boundary wall, courtyard wall parapet wall and other free end walls Partition or 4.5 inch thick walls Brick works used for drainage 2. First Class Brick Work in cement sand mortar 1:6 Brick walls constructed with cement sand mortar 1:6 ratio means 1 part of cement and 6 parts of sand. This mortar is of medium strength and is recommended for following construction works. Three storey buildings Load bearing walls Heavy and frequent rainy zones Foundation of multi storey buildings 3. First Class Brick Work 1:7 Brick walls constructed with cement sand mortar in the ratio of 1:7 means 1 part of cement and 7 parts of sand. This mortar is low in strength and is recommended for following works. Toe walls Single storey buildings Temporary structures Light weight walls having no load of beams etc.