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Dabbi, Grill or Clay Tile? Choosing the Right BBC1 Product for Your Project

5 March 20255 min readBBC1 Bricks, Bhuna, Haryana

BBC1 produces three products from its Zigzag kiln in Bhuna, Haryana. Each has a specific application — using the wrong product increases costs and can create structural issues.

1. Dabbi (Frog) Wire-Cut Brick

Dimensions: 235×106×75 mm | Standard: IS 1077

The Dabbi brick is BBC1's primary product and accounts for the majority of output. The "frog" is a rectangular indent on the top face that:

  • Reduces brick weight by ~8–10% without affecting strength
  • Creates a stronger mortar key when filled during laying
  • Reduces material cost per wall vs solid bricks

Best for: Load-bearing walls, non-load-bearing walls, boundary walls, residential and commercial construction at all scales.

2. 3-Hole Grill Brick

Dimensions: 235×106×75 mm | Feature: Three cylindrical holes through the header face

Grill bricks are used for decorative and ventilated applications:

  • Compound boundary walls with visual pattern
  • Ventilated screens for courtyard walls
  • Decorative garden walls and fence panels
  • Sun-shading screens on building facades

Best for: Non-load-bearing decorative applications. Not recommended for structural load-bearing walls.

3. Clay Roof Tile

Dimensions: 320×140×30 mm (approx.) | Type: Country tile / Mangalore-style

BBC1 clay tiles are traditional interlocking roofing tiles used across Haryana and Rajasthan residential construction:

  • Excellent thermal mass — keeps interiors cooler in summer
  • Traditional aesthetic popular in village and semi-urban construction
  • Lower cost than metal or concrete roofing for moderate spans

Best for: Residential sloping roofs, farm structures, guesthouses, and heritage-style construction.

Ordering Mixed Loads

Many projects require a combination — for example, Dabbi bricks for structural walls plus grill bricks for a decorative compound wall. BBC1 accommodates mixed product orders on the same truck for projects within the local delivery zone.

Call +91 97280 65410 to discuss your project's specific requirements.

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BBC1 — Bhuna Bricks Company

38-year-old brick manufacturer in Bhuna, Haryana. Zigzag kiln certified, IS 1077 compliant. Supplying Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi NCR since 1988.

+91 97280 65410

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Minimum 10,000 bricks. Delivery across Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.