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BRICK INFORMATION SHEETS

Short technical articles on one or two specific issues of interest.

FROST RESISTANCE OF CLAY BRICKS All masonry materials are potentially vulnerable to damage by cyclic freezing and thawing when a substantial thickness of material at and behind its exposed surface is saturated, or nearly saturated with water. Click here to read more

VERTICALITY OF PERPENDS / RECESSED JOINTS Facing brickwork, should amongst other attributes, show ‘plumb perpends’ in the completed wall and the BDA is frequently consulted about this. Click here to read more

WATER REPELLENT COATINGS / FROG UP – FROG DOWN The BDA is often consulted about proposals to remedy rain penetration of external brickwork by the application of a silicone- based or similar water repellent treatment. Click here to read more

COLOUR CONSISTENCY / CAUSES OF INCONSISTENCY Clients, brick manufacturers, supplies, designers, builders and the general public all dislike the appearance of good brickwork being marred by patchiness or colour banding. Click here to read more

RE-POINTING OF BRICKWORK Useful information for those involved in repairing and maintaining brickwork. Click here to read more

BRICKLAYING IN WINTER CONDITIONS Essential reading for those involved in producing successful brickwork during the winter months. Click here to read more

SITE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN CLEANING BRICKWORK Some brickwork cleaning methods involve the use of chemicals that could be dangerous if not used correctly. This document outlines the site safety precautions that should be taken to avoid accidents. Click here to read more

TINTING BRICKWORK COLOUR VARIATION INFORMATION The technique of tinting brickwork by applying colour-fast oxide-based pigments in a potassium silicate medium to give a permanent tint to the surface of brick masonry has been used with success for about forty years. Click here to read more