Book Contents - the topics covered in this book

Part one - The story of bricks

A History of Brickmaking		Brick Manufacture
A history of bricks in England A history of brickmaking in Auckland		Manufacturing clay bricks NZ Boutique Clay Brick Manufacturers

Part two - Technical information on bricks

General Information		Design Considerations
Why build in brick? Selecting clay bricks The cost of brick veneer NZ Standards relevant to brickwork Earthquakes and brick veneer Matching existing brickwork Using second-hand or demolition bricks Concrete brick and block veneers Hinuera Stone Estimating brick quantities General technical brick information		Designing and building in brick modules Brick detailing Control joints in brick veneer Weatherproofing, flashings, and d.p.c's Brick veneer and 'Weathertightness' Using bricks internally Reinforcing and RBM
Installation		Specific Technical Issues
Mortars and mortar joints The bricklayer Inspecting brickwork Basic bricklaying specification Report on brick veneer Requirements for brick veneer ties Bagged, plastered and painted brick Why plastered brick veneers crack		Thermal and acoustic properties Fire-resistant ratings for brick Brick veneer to piled foundations Brick slips Height limitations for brick veneer Two-storey brick veneer
Miscellaneous topics		Commonly Asked Questions
Fences, walls and columns Brick fireplaces and chimneys Cleaning brickwork Sandblasting and waterblasting of  brickwork Efflorescence on bricks Vanadium salts and silicon dipping Protection for and enhancing brickwork Brick alterations and repairs Sawing brick with diamond blades		Answers to commonly asked questions

Part three - Technical detailing

Basic Detailing		General Brick Cavities
Standard brick veneer Flat soffit Flat soffit with brick mold Concrete slab and foundation Option 1 Option 2 Overhanging brick veneer Plastering on concrete base Bricks below ground Plinth base		Typical wall section Brick veneer on concrete Alternative cavity solution Cavity less than 40mm Cavity exceeding 75mm Deep reveal - Jamb Double-stud framing Using packer
Double-Sided Brickwork		Timber Floors
Double-sided brick - Internal walls Concrete floor Timber floor Double-sided brick - External walls Timber floor Concrete floor		Timber floor Option 1: Single level Option 2: Single level
Two Storey		Internal Gutter
Two storey Option 1: Ground floor veneer Option 2: Ground floor veneer Timber floor Mid-floor 250mm bond-beam		Internal gutter - Brick on shelf angle
Window-Heads		Replacing 90mm Veneer
Window-head Aluminium Timber Aluminium / Timber cladding above Concrete / stone lintel Bay window-head Greenhouse window Window-head - Full soldier course		Replacing 90mm veneer with 70mm Cover-jamb flashing
Structural Columns		Window Jambs/Sill Options
Brick veneer structural column Minimum size Brick veneer columns Larger-size columns		Window-jamb Aluminium Timber Window-sill Aluminium Timber Door-jamb-Aluminium Brick door-sill Windowsill options Examples of window shapes
Columns		Lintels
Brick columns between joinery Internal/external Reinforced concrete/ concrete block column		Galvanised steel and stainless steel lintels Large width lintel UB Channel
Piers/Returns/Curves/Arches		Connecting to Brick Veneer
Piers & returns Brick openings & arches Curve formula Arch formula Arch formula - Tapered bricks Head of arch Using formwork Brick veneer using angle Double veneer using formwork Veneer & slips Brick slips Veneer over openings Using shelf angles Arches - Shapes		Deck connection Option 1: Using ®H€ bracket Option 2: Shelf angle Option 3: Using plates & bolts Attaching lightweight structures to veneer
Parapet Details		Brick Slips
Parapet detail Option 1: External veneer Option 2: Full brick / double cavity /shelf Option 3: Metal parapet capping Option 4: Eterpan - for brickslip or veneer		Brick slips Corner plan detail Section detail Garage opening - Use of brick slips Soffit end detail Detailing using brick slips Window-head - Brick slips Windowsill - Brick slips
Two Storey Veneers		Special Effects
Two storey veneer Option 1: Concrete mid-floor Concrete mid-floor Options 2 & 3 Wall at side of roof slope Secret gutter option Flashing option Shelf angle Standard detail Standard detail with packer Hidden joint Option 1: Brick slips Option 2: Rebated brick Shelf angle under window Concrete tile only Top of roof slope Top of roof slope		Bonding patterns Mortar joints Minimum circle Flat segmental arch Special shaped bricks Banding Soldier courses Corbelling Quoining Dog-toothing
Fences and Walls		Retaining Walls
Cavity wall Cavity wall - High wind zones Single wall foundation Typical gatepost Brick column Timber post Steel post Concrete block column Timber pile Single wall - Capping options Cavity wall - Capping options Suggested wall - plan layouts		Block retaining wall Timber retaining wall
Planter Box/Brick Edging		Meter Box and Pipe Penetrations
Planter box Brick edging		Meter box Head detail Sill detail Pipe Penetrations

FURTHER TOPICS
Glossary of terminology
Trade Directory
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Index