COLOURS OF BRICKS

The colours of bricks as obtained in its natural course of manufacture depend on the following fact…

SIZE, WEIGHT AND FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY OF BRICKS

SIZE AND WEIGHT OF BRICKSThe bricks are prepared in various sizes. The custom in the locality is th…

DIFFERENT CUTS AND ORIENTATIONS OF BRICKS USED IN CONSTRUCTION

1. BRICK ORIENTATION:(i). HEADER: The shorter side or end face of a brick that is exposed is termed …

TYPES OF BRICK BONDS

Most commonly used brick bonds are-


Header BondStretcher BondEnglish BondFlemish Bond
1. HEADER BOND: …

TERMS USED IN BRICK MASONRY WORK

1. COURSE:
A horizontal layer of similar bricks or stones that are bonded with mortar is known as co…