Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...

Q: My wife and I moved into a new condominium building in March 2009. When it rains and there’s heavy wind, we get water leaking through the brick. What is causing the problem, and how can it be fixed ...

In this video, we take on the challenge of replacing fragile grass walls with strong, handcrafted mud brick walls. Using a wooden mold, we shaped 100 bricks from a natural mud-and-water mix and dried ...

This guide has been produced to assist people in the selection of a masonry construction system to satisfy statutory requirements for acoustic performance, and to meet the specific objectives of ...

Not too long ago I was at a lecture given by a well-known futurist who proudly described (to a room full of heritage professionals) how he insulated his 200 year old home with seven inches of ...

While performing a preplan survey or conducting crew familiarization in your district, it’s wise to take a second look at brick buildings, particularly downtown. You might be surprised at what you ...

DEAR TIM: After noticing some bubbled paint inside my home under a few windows, I did an inspection of the outside of my home and discovered holes in the mortar of my brick window sills. It’s obvious ...