Traditional Brickwork: Construction, Repair and Maintenance

Brick is the most versatile building material, but many are under threat from poor practice and modern inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork is an informative guide to working with traditional brick, explaining its manufacture and use, survival, and practical methods to assess, construct, repair, and maintain it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

Brick, a versatile building material that has been used in the British Isles since its reintroduction to England in the twelfth century, remains a testament to the skilled craftsmanship employed in its construction. Despite the growing interest in historic buildings and the need for conservation, many of these structures are at risk due to poor practices and the use of inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork, an informative guide, provides valuable insights into working with traditional brick. Authored by experienced professionals, the book delves into the manufacture and usage of brick in England, highlighting its unique characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also explores the survival of traditional brickwork and offers practical methods for assessing, constructing, repairing, and maintaining it, along with the necessary tools and materials. With over 400 images, this comprehensive book appeals to bricklayers, instructors, and anyone interested in the historical and contemporary applications of traditional brickwork.

Brick, a versatile building material that has been used in the British Isles since its reintroduction to England in the twelfth century, remains a testament to the skilled craftsmanship employed in its construction. Despite the growing interest in historic buildings and the need for conservation, many of these structures are at risk due to poor practices and the use of inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork, an informative guide, provides valuable insights into working with traditional brick. Authored by experienced professionals, the book delves into the manufacture and usage of brick in England, highlighting its unique characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also explores the survival of traditional brickwork and offers practical methods for assessing, constructing, repairing, and maintaining it, along with the necessary tools and materials. With over 400 images, this comprehensive book appeals to bricklayers, instructors, and anyone interested in the historical and contemporary applications of traditional brickwork.

Brick, a versatile building material that has been used in the British Isles since its reintroduction to England in the twelfth century, remains a testament to the skilled craftsmanship employed in its construction. Despite the growing interest in historic buildings and the need for conservation, many of these structures are at risk due to poor practices and the use of inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork, an informative guide, provides valuable insights into working with traditional brick. Authored by experienced professionals, the book delves into the manufacture and usage of brick in England, highlighting its unique characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also explores the survival of traditional brickwork and offers practical methods for assessing, constructing, repairing, and maintaining it, along with the necessary tools and materials. With over 400 images, this comprehensive book appeals to bricklayers, instructors, and anyone interested in the historical and contemporary applications of traditional brickwork.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 189 x 301 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719841415