- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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. 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. 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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: The Use of Traditional Brick to the End of the Eighteenth Century
- Chapter Two: Traditional Brick Manufacture from the Twelfth to the Eighteenth Century
- Chapter Three: Characteristics of Traditional Brick
- Chapter Four: Knowledge and Skills for Traditional Brickwork Conservation
- Chapter Five: Tools and Equipment
- Chapter Six: Materials
- Chapter Seven: Assessment of Traditional Brickwork
- Chapter Eight: Vulnerability of Traditional Brick
- Chapter Nine: Construction and Repair of Traditional Brickwork
- Chapter Ten: Gauged Brickwork Arch Construction
- Chapter Eleven: Lime Pointing
- Chapter Twelve: Maintenance of Traditional Brickwork
- Brick and Brickwork Timeline 11th–18th Centuries
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- List of Suppliers
- Index