Brickwork construction publication launched by the BDA

  • 29 Jan 2014

The mortar chapter explores recommended strengths and specification of movement joints, in addition to construction methodologies with illustrated diagrams showing correct and incorrect application methods and technical guidance.

Freestanding and retaining walls are covered, with advice on which bricks to select for erecting stacks, such as frost resistant F2 and S2 or engineering bricks, and how to carry out a cost effective chimney construction. 

The publication is available on the BDA’s website to download as a free PDF document.

Brick Development Association,
The Building Centre,
26 Store Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1E 7BT

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