Brick Masonry Mortar Joints: Types, Uses and Common Site Mistakes
Mortar joints make up a noticeable part of every brick wall's surface. They hold the bricks together, spread the load and keep water out – and on exposed walls, they…
Mortar joints make up a noticeable part of every brick wall's surface. They hold the bricks together, spread the load and keep water out – and on exposed walls, they…
Broken and wasted bricks are a hidden cost on almost every construction site. A few percent of wastage may seem small, but on a large project it adds up to…
Water is the biggest enemy of any wall. Most dampness, stains, moss and cracks in brickwork start at a few weak points – the top of a wall, the bottom…
The warm, natural look of brick is back in Indian architecture – on home facades, cafés, offices and feature walls. But there are two ways to get that look: build…
A boundary wall is the first thing people see about your property. It provides security, privacy and a clear property line – and it stands outside in sun, rain and…
Whether you are planning a new home, an extension or a boundary wall, one of the first questions is: how much will the brickwork cost? The brick wall cost per…
When you look at a brick wall, the way the bricks are arranged is not random. The pattern in which bricks are laid is called a bond, and it decides…
Every strong building starts with the right bricks. Whether you are building a family home in Alkapuri, a commercial complex near Sayajigunj, or an industrial shed around the Makarpura GIDC…
A homeowner in Zirakpur called us last year about his brick facade. Two years old, beautiful wall, and the mason had cleaned it with acid to remove some white patches.…
There is a house on the Panchkula-Shahabad road with three brick arches over its verandah. It was built in 1974. Nobody has touched those arches since. No lintel, no steel,…