Traditional Brickwork

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Traditional Brickwork

Construction, Repair and Maintenance

Building construction and materials

Author: Terrence Lee

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Language: English

Published by: The Crowood Press

Published on: 4th January 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 32 Mb

ISBN: 9780719841422


Introduction

Used in the British Isles since its twelfth-century reintroduction into England from the continent, brick remains the most versatile of all building materials, standing as testament to the often-sublime skills employed in its use for construction.

Yet, despite growing interest in historic buildings and the need to conserve them, many remain under threat from the ravages of poor practice and modern inappropriate materials.

About the Book

Traditional Brickwork is an informative guide to working with traditional brick. Based on the author’s hands-on experience, it explains the manufacture and use of brick in England, revealing its characteristics and vulnerabilities.

It also examines the survival of traditional brickwork and the practical methods to assess, construct, repair and maintain it, together with the necessary tools and materials.

Features

Featuring over 400 images, this helpful book will be of great interest to bricklayers, instructors and all interested in the use of traditional brickwork both past, present and future.

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