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Brickwork Design And Detailing
A range of publications covering the design, detailing and specification of bricks and brickwork in building construction in general terms.
Brickwork Durability
Knowledge and experience of local bricks and building methods is now supplemented by the wider collective experience which has been built up over the years within the brick industry, and forms the basis of the guidance offered in this Design Note.
Saturation by water is the commonest potential enemy of brickwork, but recognition of this by appropriate design, specification and workmanship will ensure that modern brickwork will remain effectively maintenance free.
Rigid Paving with Clay Pavers
For many generations, brick has been a highly prized material for paving. The great variety of suitable bricks produced in this country offers the designer a wide choice of colour and texture, and the small size of unit allows a great diversity of form and variety of bonding patterns.
The small unit size, which permits easy handling and laying, gives scale and greatly contributes to the creation of attractive environments. The material itself is hardwearing, extremely durable, virtually maintenance-free, and mellows attractively with age. These admirable qualities explain the popularity of brick for paving applications.
Flexible Paving with Clay Pavers
The use of clay pavers, in the flexible form of construction, has now become firmly established, particularly in situations where aesthetic considerations are paramount. Applications range from simple domestic patios and driveways to heavy-duty uses, such as bus stations and industrial sites, where resistance to oil-spillage and heavy vehicular movement is important.
Improved Standards of Insulation in Cavity Walls with Outer Leaf in Facing Brickwork
The implications for cavity walls with an outer leaf of facing brickwork when complying with the improved thermal insulation standards for external walls required by the 1989 revision to the Building Regulations.
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Resisting Rain Penetration with Facing Brickwork
Comprehensive coverage of the methods of assessing exposure to wind-driven rain and then specifying an appropriate wall construction, including specifying and installing damp proof courses and cavity trays and the performance of various construction features.
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The Design of Curved Brickwork
Information on various aspects of the use of standard format and special shaped bricks in walling, which is curved on plan.
Note: this document is 9MB
The Use of Bricks of Special Shape
Provides descriptions of bricks of special shapes and sizes as specified in BS 4729:1990 and guidance for designers and contractors on their use in a wide variety of applications. In addition, it contains notes on non-standard specials, dimensional tolerance, the implications of manufacturing techniques and advice on specification and ordering, plus many useful illustrations.
Note: this document is 10.2MB
Brick in the Garden
Gardens are now often designed to form an integral part of our living space and what better material to use in their construction than brick? This brochure provides information on building freestanding walls, retaining walls, barbecues as well as using bricks as pavers for driveways, paths, steps and patios.
Note: The contents and references of these publications may not have been updated to reflect the recommendations of the latest appropriate British and European Standards. Please ensure you use these publications alongside the latest standards.