Load Bearing
Availability: Made to order — contact us for kiln lead time
best for wetlands areas or story buildings.
Technical Specifications & Coverage Guide
- Brick Classification
- Load Bearing Bricks (High Compressive Strength)
- Standard Zimbabwe Size
- 220mm × 105mm × 73mm
- Single-Skin Coverage
- 55 – 60 bricks per m²
- Double-Skin (9") Coverage
- 110 – 120 bricks per m²
- Moisture & DPC Rating
- Approved for foundations, substructures & below damp-proof course (DPC)
- Cement Requirement
- 3 bags (50kg) per 1,000 bricks (1:4 structural mortar mix)
- Best Applications
- Multi-storey structures, foundation footings, retaining walls, structural piers
Site delivery available across Harare, Chitungwiza, Ruwa, Norton, and nationwide in Zimbabwe. 4- & 6-month lay-by plans available.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Load Bearing
Get expert answers on finishes, masonry applications, quantity estimation, and delivery logistics for Load Bearing.
Load Bearing Bricks deliver high compressive strength for double-storey buildings; Hard Burnt Bricks resist moisture in foundations and damp courses; Common Bricks offer economical general walling for plastered homes.
Choose solid cement bricks when you want uniform block sizing, faster laying, and thinner plaster coats—ideal for residential partitions, boundary walls, and commercial projects.
Always use Hard Burnt clay bricks, Load Bearing bricks, or high-density solid Cement bricks below DPC level, as they resist ground moisture, waterlogging, and heavy soil loads.
Semi-Common bricks are kiln-fired clay bricks graded between standard commons and face bricks—durable enough for unplastered cottages, boundary walls, or high-strength plastered homes.
Machine-moulded kiln bricks offer 3× higher compressive strength, straight edges that cut mortar and plaster cement usage by up to 25%, and far lower water absorption than hand-moulded farm bricks.
At Qstructs Systems in Harare, common bricks start from $0.095–$0.12 each, solid cement and load-bearing bricks range from $0.16–$0.22, and architectural face bricks range from $0.30–$0.55 each.
Order online at qstructssystems.com/bricks, through the Quick Bricks Android app, or visit our Harare office at 21 Glenara Avenue, Eastlea (Shamba House, Room 11).
You can order from 1,000 bricks for collection or local delivery, with discounted bulk truckload rates for 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000+ bricks and full tipper loads of sand or stone.
Yes. We offer flexible 4-month and 6-month brick installment plans, allowing you to lock in current brick prices and schedule site deliveries as your building project progresses.
Allow 55 to 60 bricks per m² for single-skin (half-brick) walls and 110 to 120 bricks per m² for double-skin (9-inch) walls, including 5% wastage. Use our online quote builder or Quick Bricks app to calculate exact loads.
A standard 3-bedroom house (120–150 m²) in Zimbabwe requires 18,000 to 25,000 bricks—typically 5,000–6,000 hard-burnt foundation bricks and 13,000–19,000 superstructure bricks.
A 2-roomed cottage requires approximately 5,000 to 7,000 bricks, while a standard 4-roomed cottage uses 10,000 to 13,000 bricks including foundation footings and internal walls.
Yes. Qstructs Systems delivers bricks, sand, 3/4 stone, crusherun, and pavers directly to sites across Harare, Chitungwiza, Ruwa, Norton, Mazowe, Domboshava, and nationwide in Zimbabwe.
We accept secure payments via Paynow (EcoCash, OneMoney, InnBucks, Visa/Mastercard), bank transfers, and USD cash at our Eastlea Harare office.
The Quick Bricks app lets builders and homeowners calculate material quantities, check live Harare brick prices, place instant orders, pay via EcoCash or card, and track delivery trucks in real time.
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