Technical Aspects in Brick Selection
When selecting brick for a project we first need to know what specific application the brick will be used. What are you building? The standards for brick cover the specific uses of brick and classify the brick by performance characteristics.
Brick to Siding Transitions
When we have a brick veneer over a wood frame and the designer chooses to have a wall begin with a brick veneer at the base and then transit on to another material such as wood or vinyl siding, the uppermost course of brick should be detailed with the same consideration as a window sill.
Does _Brick_Size_Matter
Architectural romantics might suppose that the size of brick selected doesn’t matter, but I don’t believe it when it comes to the cost of construction. Your masonry costs are not determined just by “brick”, but by the size, shape and style of the brick you choose for your building or renovation and the labor involved in laying brick.
Suggested Details
Wall System – Brick Veneer, CMU Backup, Rigid Insulation, Fluid-Applied AB