Walls Durability and freedom from maintenance
The durability of a wall is indicated by the frequency and extent of the work necessary to maintain minimum functional […]
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Walls functional requirements
The function of a wall is to enclose and protect a building or to divide space within a building. To
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Prime function
The prime function of an external {wall} is to provide shelter against wind, rain and the daily and seasonal variations
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MORTAR FOR BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Clay bricks are rarely exactly rectangular in shape and they vary in size. Some facing bricks are far from uniform
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Mortar JOINTING AND POINTING
Jointing is the word used to describe the finish of the mortar joints between bricks, to provide a neat joint
Glossary
composite wall
A wall built of a combination of two or more masonry units of different types of materials that are bonded
Glossary
chase bonding
Joining old masonry work to new by means of a bond having a continuous vertical recess the full height of