Types of brick
These are bricks which are sufficiently hard to safely carry the loads normally supported by brickwork, but because they have […]
Walls
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Walls
Concrete blocks
These are used extensively for both loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls, externally and internally. A concrete block wall can be laid
Glossary
acid-resistant brick
brick suitable for use in contact with chemicals; usually laid with acidresistant mortars.
Glossary
Brick lintel
The metal angle iron that brick rests on, especially above a window, door, or other opening.
Building Terms
Brick veneer
A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.